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 signs order to withdraw U.S. from WHO
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Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban
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Trump signs flurry of executive orders in front of supporters
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Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders
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Trump targets immigration with executive orders
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on immigration, including one declaring a national emergency at the southern border. NBC News Yamiche Alcindor and Danny Cevallos spoke with ...NBC News - 5h -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump orders lift of Biden offshore drilling restrictions
President Trump has lifted some of former President Biden’s efforts to restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters — though his move could face court hurdles. Trump’s decision comes ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech
President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump signs order withdrawing from Paris Agreement
President Trump signed an executive order Monday evening officially beginning the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. The newly inaugurated president signed the order at an ...The Hill - 7h -
What we know about Trump's executive orders
President Trump is expected to sign dozens of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term in office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's known about the executive actions.CBS News - 9h -
Trump signs executive orders after inauguration
President Trump has signed the first executive orders of his second term in the White House. Mr. Trump's executive actions came after his inauguration address on Capitol Hill.CBS News - 11h -
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.CBS News - 12h -
Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims
Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s “department of government ...The Guardian - 13h -
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 - 14h -
Hochul orders flags to full staff for Trump inauguration
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has ordered all flags in New York state to be risen from half-staff to full staff on Monday for President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags across the country are ...The Hill - 14h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 19h -
Bitcoin hits new record high, dollar dips ahead of Trump inauguration – business live
Bitcoin rises by 4% past $109,000, reversing earlier losses; Donald Trump meme coin price tanks after wife Melania also launches token. The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves , will travel to the ...The Guardian - 19h -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - 20h -
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
Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyondFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 -
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 -
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
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Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.The New York Times - 15h -
Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term
Several large U.S. financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve, have withdrawn from the networks after years of growing political and legal pressure.The New York Times - 16h -
Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?
Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.The New York Times - 21h -
TikTok Got a Reprieve, but Americans and Chinese Are Still on RedNote
The Chinese social media app, popular in the United States a week after being flooded by TikTok users, has added language translation features.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump Signs Executive Order in Attempt to Delay TikTok Ban
Shortly after taking office Monday, the president issued the order to delay the app’s ban for 75 days. The law went into effect on Sunday.The New York Times - 3h
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