Trump taps critic of Pope Francis for Vatican ambassadorship

Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...

CBS News - 22m

Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time

In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.

The New York Times - 24m

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $75,000 for 'public criticism' of referees, calls them 'f***ing terrible'

Edwards has been fined three times in the past five weeks, totaling $135,000.

Yahoo Sports - 44m

Trump ally Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says

An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.

BBC News - 1h

Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals

Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.

NBC News - 1h

Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s pick for secretary of energy

President-elect Donald Trump announced Chris Wright, chairman and CEO of Liberty Energy, as his choice to be his secretary of energy. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look into Wright’s ...

NBC News - 1h

Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN - 1h

Gimenez calls Trump Panama threats 'legitimate'

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Monday called President-elect Trump’s recent threats about the Panama Canal “legitimate.” “I always take the president seriously, and it’s … [a] legitimate threat to ...

The Hill - 2h

Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations

President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...

The Hill - 2h

Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale

Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...

The Hill - 2h

Matt Gaetz, former Trump AG pick, had sex with underage girl while in Congress, House Ethics report says

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to be attorney general, putting the fate of the House Ethics report in question.

CNBC - 3h

Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While

The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.

Inc. - 3h

Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry

There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.

CNBC - 4h

U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

Inc. - 4h

Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump made comments threatening to take back the Panama Canal based on what he said were high costs that ships are encountering. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.

CBS News - 4h

Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

Inc. - 4h

Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Trump nominated top tech leaders for key spots in his administration, including executives who've held roles at Andreessen Horowitz and PayPal.

CNBC - 5h

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, picks Mark Burnett for special envoy to U.K.

President-elect Donald Trump, now a month away from returning to the White House, threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal as he spoke Sunday at Turning Point USA's America Fest in ...

CBS News - 5h

Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale

It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.

BBC News - 6h

A Pro-Trump Group’s Risky Bet on Infrequent Voters Seems to Have Paid Off

Turning Point Action devoted much of its attention to less reliable voters. New data in Arizona showing a sizable Republican edge among them suggests that the strategy succeeded.

The New York Times - 7h

New York governor criticized for subway safety claim after woman burns to death on train

Kathy Hochul’s post boasting subway crime is going down came hours after reports of two different train killings. New York’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul , is facing political heat for saying ...

The Guardian - 7h

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?

US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...

The Guardian - 9h

What we’re watching: Trump’s not happy with Johnson

Politico - 9h

House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos

Politico - 3d

Trump transfers $4B stake in Truth Social parent company into a trust

Politico - 3d

Dozens of Republicans broke with Trump. Are primary challenges next?

Politico - 3d

What we’re watching: Trump and Johnson stare down a shutdown

Politico - 3d

Trump’s pick to lead Federal Railroad Administration a positive for railroad stocks: analyst

David Fink, the former president of Pan Am Railways, is “carrier friendly,” according to TD Cowen.

MarketWatch - 4h

House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump announces slate of top Pentagon appointments

President-elect Trump on Sunday night revealed several new nominees for senior Pentagon roles, including his pick for the Defense Department’s No. 2 civilian. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump announces slate of tech appointments, 'crypto council'

President-elect Trump announced a slate of tech appointments in posts on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk

President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...

CBS News - 6h

Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.

MarketWatch - 7h

Zelensky sharply criticizes Slovakia's Fico over Moscow visit

Yahoo News - 7h

Trump taps critic of Pope Francis for Vatican ambassadorship

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