Trump picks China hawk to be top State Department economic policy official

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Trae Young relished his role as the villain at Madison Square Garden again, celebrating the Hawks' NBA Cup quarterfinal victory over the Knicks by pretending to roll dice at center court.

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As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?

Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second.

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Germany needs 'reliable economic policy decisions,' institute urges

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Trump picks businessman Leandro Rizzuto Jr. to be ambassador to the Organization of American States

President-elect Trump announced on Wednesday that he is tapping Leandro Rizzuto Jr., former Conair executive and consul to Bermuda, to be an ambassador for the Organization of American States. “It ...

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China's monetary shift signals economic worries, but 'bazooka-style' stimulus is unlikely, experts say

Despite a flurry of stimulus measures, recent economic indicators have showed the world's second-largest economy is still struggling with deflationary pressures.

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The department of flags: Syrian rebels lay bare Assad’s corrupt state

Transitional authorities grapple with bureaucracy filled with phantom jobs, pervasive graft and culture of obedience

Financial Times - 1d

Trump promises ‘fully expedited approvals and permits’ to billionaire investors in the US – live

President-elect also promises faster environmental approvals without giving further details in latest sign of billionaire-friendly policies. Art Arthur, a resident fellow at the anti-immigration ...

The Guardian - 1d

DoJ vs. DEI: Trump’s Justice Department Likely to Target Diversity Programs

Policies at companies and universities will likely face serious challenges under the incoming Republican administration.

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China's November imports post surprise drop; sharpest decline in 14 months

Export has been a rare bright spot as the world's second largest economy contends with lackluster domestic consumption and a prolonged housing downturn.

CNBC - 2d

China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years

Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.

The New York Times - 3d

China loosens monetary policy stance for first time in 14 years

Markets rally as Communist party officials to meet in coming days to discuss country’s economic policy

Financial Times - 3d

China's top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries

Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - 3d

Trump names several picks for State Department roles

President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump Picks Former Ambassador to Mexico for Deputy Secretary of State

Christopher Landau is a longtime lawyer and the son of a veteran U.S. diplomat who served as ambassador to three nations in Latin America.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles

President-elect Donald Trump announced several State Department roles in a series of consecutive posts on Truth Social on Sunday.

ABC News - 3d

Commerce Dept. Is on the Front Lines of China Policy

The department has confronted the challenge of China by restricting key exports, a policy that is likely to continue in the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump’s tariff plan is bad policy and bad politics

Last month, President-elect Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent on China. ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration

During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.

The New York Times - 5d

Court rejects Boeing plea deal in deadly 737 Max crashes, citing concerns with Justice Department's DEI policies

A federal judge rejected Boeing's deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.

CNBC - 6d

Trump picks former senator Perdue for ambassador to China

President-elect says candidate’s international business career will help build relations with Beijing

Financial Times - 6d

Trump picks former Georgia Sen. David Perdue for U.S. ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that former Sen. David Perdue had agreed to be named the next U.S. ambassador to China.

NBC News - 6d

Trump Picks Former Senator David Perdue to Be Ambassador to China

David Perdue would serve in the role at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is considered to be the most consequential in the world.

The New York Times - 6d

Trumps picks former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China

President-elect Trump has tapped former Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R) to serve as the ambassador to China. "Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my ...

The Hill - 6d

Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief

A spokesperson for Gabbard on the Trump transition team on Thursday denounced the appeal as an “unfounded” and “partisan” attack.

Politico - 6d

The Six Pack: Oregon vs. Penn State, Texas vs. Georgia among top Week 15 college football picks

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CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin tops $100,000 for the 1st time as massive rally rolls on after Trump picks crypto advocate to lead the SEC

ABC News - Dec. 4

Many Americans’ cellphone data being hacked by China, official says

Cyber-espionage group ‘Salt Typhoon’ targeting ‘at least’ eight US telecom and telecom infrastructure firms. A large number of Americans’ metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyber-espionage ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post

President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher on handling pressure of being a top pick and why cold shooting start wasn't a worry

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft isn't lighting up the box score, but he's improving steadily on both ends

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Trump picks Peter Navarro as top trade advisor

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Peter Navarro will serve as "Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing" in his next White House term.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser

China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attack

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump picks Peter Navarro, who went to prison for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena, as top trade adviser

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will serve as “Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing” in his next White House term.

NBC News - Dec. 4

If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

A Trump-Biden tag-team can make our Ukraine and China policies great again

Trump has a choice of either burnishing or blemishing his foreign policy record, and instead can chart a uniquely new course that will put him on the heroic side of history.

The Hill - Dec. 3

A top GOP senator predicts Trump’s picks will get FBI background checks

Politico - Dec. 2

Trump picks China hawk to be top State Department economic policy official

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