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With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.The New York Times - 23m -
N.Y. Prosecutors Urge Supreme Court to Let Trump’s Sentencing Proceed
The Supreme Court is now set to decide whether Donald J. Trump’s sentencing on 34 felony counts should take place on Friday as planned.The New York Times - 2h -
Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns
Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to ...The Guardian - 4h -
Prominent Vietnamese lawyer goes on trial for allegedly criticizing top judge on Facebook
A prominent Vietnamese lawyer has gone on trial for Facebook posts that allegedly criticized the country's former top judgeABC News - 9h -
Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.The New York Times - 4h -
NY top court denies delaying Trump sentencing
New York’s high court on Thursday declined to halt President-elect Trump’s sentencing on his hush money criminal conviction, which is scheduled for Friday morning. In a terse note, the New York ...The Hill - 5h -
The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve
The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.Inc. - 1d -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - 1d -
'Unprecedented criminal effort': What Trump's lawyers say is in Jack Smith's report
Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.ABC News - 1d -
Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump
Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s Lawyers Have Assailed Jack Smith. They Could Soon Have Power to Go After Him.
The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal prosecutors say they've uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors allege they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York Mayor Eric Adams ahead of his scheduled trial in April.NBC News - 1d -
Trump, allies fuel speculation over Greenland endgame
President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on ...The Hill - 1d -
Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimismFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Classified Documents Case
Both the Justice Department and the judge who oversaw the case were asked to stop the public release of the report.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - 2d -
California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally
Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a ...NBC News - 2d -
Martial arts head and Trump ally Dana White joins Meta board
Mark Zuckerberg’s move comes as Silicon Valley seeks to build bridges with the incoming presidentFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.CBS News - 2d -
Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ
A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...The Hill - 3d -
Lawyer for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon
A lawyer for the former leader of the Proud Boys has asked President-elect Trump to consider issuing him a "full and complete" pardon for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Nayib Hassan, ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump lawyers push to halt Jan. 10 hush money case sentencing
President-elect Trump’s legal team urged a judge to hold off on sentencing him on Jan. 10 in his New York criminal conviction ahead of his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan ruled last week that ...The Hill - 3d -
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."CNBC - 3d -
Macron declares Trump has 'solid ally' in France, urges realism from Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that France is “a solid ally” as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025ABC News - 3d -
Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump
Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic ...The Hill - 3d -
Stocks will struggle under Trump if this rate keeps going higher
U.S. debt concerns and higher Treasury yields may be stumbling blocks for stocks in 2025.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump ally Mike Johnson re-elected US House Speaker
Republican secures votes after backroom deal quells brief party rebellionFinancial Times - 5d -
January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise | Arwa Mahdawi
Four years on, it’s the most astounding case of collective amnesia. That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening. The sun shone brightly on 6 January 2021. The ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump and GOP allies falsely blame New Orleans attack on immigration failures
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have blamed the deadly New Orleans truck attack on President Joe Biden's border policies even though the attacker was a U.S. citizen.NBC News - 6d -
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th presidentABC News - 6d -
Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump
Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration
President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
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