U.S. Sues to Block Tech Deal in First Antitrust Action of Trump Term
The challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks came as many in corporate America had expected a lighter touch under a new administration.
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A Group of DEI Supporters Files First Major Suit to Block Trump’s Blitz
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Morning Report — Trump eyes ‘long-term’ US ownership in Gaza
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Sen. Justice on Trump first actions: ‘Give him time’
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Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans
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US judge blocks Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans
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First White House press briefing of Trump's second term
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Karoline Leavitt holds first press briefing of Trump's second term
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States Plan to Sue to Block Trump’s Federal Grants Freeze
Democratic attorneys general from states including New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts are moving to keep funds flowing to state governments and cities.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump: DeepSeek 'wake-up call' for US tech giants
President Trump said Monday that DeepSeek, a Chinese startup behind a popular new artificial intelligence (AI) model, represented a “wake-up call” for American tech firms. “The release of ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
DeepSeek a wake-up call for US tech firms, Trump says
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What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment
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Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
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Why Deportations Were Higher Under Biden Than in Trump’s First Term
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US equities gain as tech stocks add to Trump bump
Investors pour money into European equities as fears over tariffs easedFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump's TikTok actions undermine his 'America First' agenda
President Trump's decision to allow TikTok to remain in the U.S., despite national security concerns, has raised questions about his commitment to his "America First" doctrine and the ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump popularity higher than throughout most of first term: Poll
President Trump’s popularity at the start of his second term is higher than it was throughout most of his first term, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday. The poll found Trump with a ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
States sue to block Trump's birthright order
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Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship
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Live updates from Trump's first full day of second term
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Trump’s blizzard of first-day actions leaves opponents scrambling to respond
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Which executive orders did Trump sign on first day of 2nd term?
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Trump's first day actions loom large as Davos begins
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Recapping the first hours of Trump's second term
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Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.
Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
What US workers can expect from Trump’s second term
New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote workFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump’s second term threatens US leadership on global health
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DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings
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McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Four cases to test Trump’s antitrust strategy
The new antitrust team appointed by President-elect Trump includes bipartisan members with no clear indication of their enforcement approach, but historic precedent suggests that they may not ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
FTC Chair Khan hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases
Lina Khan, who was tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the FTC, is set to be replaced by President-elect Donald Trump's pick Andrew Ferguson.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
FTC chair hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get 'sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday she hopes the incoming Trump administration will not let Amazon and Facebook parent Meta off the hook from pending antitrust lawsuits by her ...NBC News - Jan. 7
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