Broadcast TV Is Dying. Trump Is Threatening It Anyway
The slow fade of broadcast television—one of the few remaining free sources of news and entertainment—is about to accelerate, thanks to the policies of the new US presidential administration.
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U.S. farm workforce threatened by Trump's deportation plan
About 42% of U.S. farm workers are undocumented, and Trump's plan to deport millions of migrants could uproot the industry's workforce.CBS News - 6h -
Migrants live in fear as Trump threatens temporary status program
Venezuelan migrants with TPS said their lives are filled with dread and uncertainty. Others said they want to focus on living one day at a time.NBC News - 12h -
Target to End D.E.I. Policies as Trump Threatens Companies
The retailer joins a growing group of companies dropping commitments and policies on diversity and equity as President Trump fights the programs.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s budget pick is famous for defying Congress. GOP senators want to confirm him anyway.
It’s looking like "thumbs up" for Russ Vought in the Senate, where Republicans are preparing to confirm him to lead the White House budget office despite his reputation for withholding ...Politico - 3d -
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid for California
Firefighters are still working to contain blazes that have erupted in Southern California. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens to scrap emergency agency Fema
President tours hurricane-damaged areas of North Carolina and says: ‘I think we’re going to recommend Fema go away’. Donald Trump visited fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, his second stop on a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump's executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind power
Two of President Trump’s executive orders take aim at Biden administration efforts to boost electric vehicles and wind power — two fast-growing climate technologies.NBC News - 2d -
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - 2d -
Trump threatens Putin with new sanctions over war in Ukraine
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.BBC News - 2d -
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. More than 240,000 soldiers have been killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.CNBC - 3d -
Trumps Threatens Tariffs Feb. 1 on Canada, Mexico and China
The president said he will impose tariffs Feb. 1 on products from Canada, Mexico and China, countries that together account for more than a third of U.S. trade.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump executive orders threaten healthcare of millions of Americans
Orders repeal directives expanding healthcare access and options for lower-income and middle-class Americans. Within his first 48 hours back in office, Trump has signed several executive orders ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war
US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions. Donald Trump has threatened Russia with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if a deal to end ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won't End War in Ukraine
President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Trump’s budget pick is famous for defying Congress. GOP senators want to confirm him anyway.
It’s looking like "thumbs up" for Russ Vought in the Senate, where Republicans are preparing to confirm him to lead the White House budget office despite his reputation for withholding ...Politico - 3d -
DOJ threatens to prosecute officials who resist Trump's immigration agenda
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.CBS News - 3d -
Trump threatens Russia with taxes, tariffs, sanctions if 'ridiculous' Ukraine war not ended
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if there is no deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine "soon." "I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.CBS News - 4d -
Trump threatens to double tax rates for foreign nationals and companies
President orders officials to draw up retaliatory measures against ‘extraterritorial’ taxesFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump threatens 25% tariff within days for Mexico and Canada
Barrage of executive orders resets domestic and foreign policy as new president promises ‘golden age’ for USFinancial Times - 4d -
Novak Djokovic skips Australian Open post-match interview due to 'offensive comments' from TV broadcaster
Djokovic said he and Serbian fans were disrespected by an Australian broadcaster's commentsCBS Sports - 5d -
Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1
President Trump on Monday indicated his administration would impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1. “We are thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and ...The Hill - 5d -
Biden and Trump Weigh In as TikTok Threatens to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday
The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Newsom blasts Trump for 'threatening our first responders'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump’s second term threatens US leadership on global health
Wellbeing of billions could be hit if administration cuts funding and spurns scientific best practiceFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
SALT-focused Republicans to meet with Trump as they threaten to hold up bill
Republicans who are pledging to withhold support for President-elect Trump’s ambitious agenda if the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap is not raised are set to meet with the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact
Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffs. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau , has described Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks
The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Trump threatens economic, not military force, to annex Canada
President-elect Trump said Tuesday he was not considering using military force to make Canada part of the United States after repeatedly musing about the idea of the country becoming the 51st ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?
And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Honduras threatens to expel US military over Trump deportation threat
Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued President-elect Trump a stark warning earlier this week over his vow to pursue mass deportations when he returns to the White House, threatening to bar U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda
Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.Politico - Jan. 3 -
Palestinian Authority temporarily suspends broadcast of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV
The Palestinian Authority temporarily halted operations of Qatar’s Al Jazeera television in the territory.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Trump tariffs threaten pharmaceuticals
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tariffs could upend pharma supply chain The hefty tariffs President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 31
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