A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.
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Trump executive actions: plans to eliminate federal DEI, define gender
President Trump will order a "national energy emergency" and issue orders aimed at the elimination of federal DEI programs as part of a slew of executive actions Monday.ABC News - 16m -
Trump’s RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Headcount
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Bitcoin jumps to new record above $109,000 as traders cheer Trump inauguration, meme coins
Bitcoin jumped above $109,000 as traders eagerly awaited the inauguration of incoming President Donald Trump and cheered his weekend meme coin launch.CNBC - 1h -
Trump to issue sweeping immigration orders once in office
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to invoke muscular presidential powers to begin a sweeping crackdown on immigration after his inauguration on Monday.CBS News - 1h -
Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders
The incoming president’s team said he would take unilateral action on a variety of fronts during his first hours in office, including 10 executive orders cracking down on immigration and immigrants.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump is set to sign executive orders today - but what are they?
A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.BBC News - 5h -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump to sign executive orders ‘moments after’ swearing in
Senior Trump adviser Jason Miller joins TODAY to discuss Donald Trump’s plans after he is sworn in as president for a second time, including signing executive orders “literally moments after” he is ...NBC News - 4h -
Bitcoin hits new record high, dollar dips ahead of Trump inauguration – business live
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Is Trump’s bitcoin embrace the biggest ‘pump-and-dump’ ever?
The U.S. government buying bitcoin at inflated prices would do nothing to pay off America’s debt.MarketWatch - 2d -
Smaller crypto may gain more than bitcoin after Trump takes office – should you invest?
Altcoins may have more room to rally than bitcoin after the pro-crypto president elect Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office, with his inauguration scheduled on Monday, industry participants said.MarketWatch - 2d -
Canada, Trump and the new world order
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Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order
Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.CNBC - 2d -
What executive orders will Trump issue on Day 1?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders after returning to the White House on Monday. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America ...CBS News - 2d -
With XRP near highs ahead of Trump inauguration, can bitcoin crack a new record?
Major cryptocurrencies rallied on Friday, with bitcoin back on track toward its record high days ahead of the second inauguration of crypto-friendly President-elect Donald Trump.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto
BlackRock ETF investment chief Samara Cohen thinks President-elect Donald Trump will push crypto-friendly policies.CNBC - 3d -
Small-cap crypto rallies ahead of Trump inauguration, bitcoin trades at $100,000
Cryptocurrencies jumped as investor appetite shifted to smaller, higher risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - 3d -
Exclusive: Cannabis groups combine to push for federal reforms under Trump
U.S. Cannabis Roundtable is forming with backing from Cresco Labs, Trulieve, Green Thumb Industries, Verano and Curaleaf.MarketWatch - 4d -
The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.Wired - 4d -
For fear of finding something worse: Trump and the end of the global rules-based order
The impending second presidency of Donald Trump is a challenge to the framework of global politics and diplomacy that it may not survive.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
How Trump could break Bitcoin
Donald Trump's promise to turn the U.S. into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation and his proposal to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve could lead to increased government oversight, ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.
Practical support matters more than encouragement.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term
President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders
President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Alito confirms call with Trump, says emergency order not discussed
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday confirmed a call with President-elect Trump, and he said they did not discuss an emergency application from Trump to block his upcoming sentencing in ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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. - Jan. 8 -
Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order
👨🏼⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Bitcoin could top $125,000 or fall toward $77,000 this quarter — depending on what Trump does next
Here are three major factors that could drive bitcoin’s price in the first quarter.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
Breaking down judge's order for Trump to face sentencing in "hush money" case
The judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal "hush money case" has ordered the president-elect to face sentencing on Jan. 10. CBS News political reporter and attorney ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Judge orders Trump sentenced on Jan. 10, signals no punishment for conviction
A New York judge has ordered President-elect Trump’s criminal sentencing for Jan. 10, rejecting his demand that his hush money case be dismissed to accommodate his presidency following his election ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1
Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.Inc. - Jan. 2
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TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban
Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.The New York Times - 17h -
TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban
Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.The New York Times - 17h -
What We Know About the TikTok Ban
The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.The New York Times - 23h -
What We Know About the TikTok Ban
The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.The New York Times - 23h -
The Federal Work Force Grew Briskly Under Biden. It’s Still Historically Low.
Government agencies that shrank in President-elect Trump’s first term have mostly bounced back, and some have become even larger.The New York Times - 21h
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