What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?
Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.
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At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought
Several staffers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are heading for the exits before President-elect Trump takes office, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, amid ...The Hill - 3h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term
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Why Meta had to 'bend the knee to Trump' ahead of his inauguration
Meta's moderation policy to allow more "free expression" was viewed as the latest effort to appease President-elect Donald Trump, which could help AI efforts.CNBC - 4d -
Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return
Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Yokoyama puts Birmingham ahead after 32 seconds
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Maher on Trump’s second term: ‘I’m not gonna pre-hate anything’
Comedian Bill Maher declared, with the second Trump administration set to enter the White House later this month, he is not “gonna pre-hate anything,” saying in an interview that he will “hope for ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden buys time for immigrants ahead of Trump inauguration
The Biden administration on Friday bolstered a key humanitarian program for immigrants, buying time for beneficiaries before President-elect Trump is sworn in. The Department of Homeland Security ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term
The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.The New York Times - 4d -
Border Crossings Continue to Drop Before Trump’s Second Term
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border in November fell to their lowest level of President Biden’s administration.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump's company unveils its ethics guidelines for his second term
The Trump Organization announced Friday that President-elect Trump will have no involvement with the management of his family’s business and the company will donate profits received from foreign ...The Hill - 4d -
The Washington Post Is Limping Into Trump's Second Term
Financial struggles and concerns over editorial strategy rattle staffers at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication; rivals poach top talent.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Smithsonian to display Trump photograph ahead of inauguration
Visitors at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., will soon get a double dose of President-elect Trump, as the museum installs a second photograph of him ahead of the ...The Hill - 4d -
What Dr. Ruth Left Behind
Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?The New York Times - 4d -
Trump attends Carter funeral after meeting with senators on second term agenda
NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins Meet the Press NOW to report on President-elect Trump’s meeting with GOP Senators on Capitol Hill to discuss early legislative strategy for his incoming ...NBC News - 5d -
Eric Adams, Under Indictment, Makes His Case for a Second Term
In his fourth and potentially final State of the City speech, Mayor Eric Adams focused on making it easier to raise families in New York City.The New York Times - 5d -
Obama and Trump chat ahead of Carter funeral
Former President Obama and President-elect Trump chatted and laughed after being seated next to each other at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.NBC News - 5d -
A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term
The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.The Hill - 6d -
Major service workers union joins forces with AFL-CIO as second Trump term looms
The Service Employees International Union said it is re-joining the AFL-CIO. With the addition of SEIU, membership will expand to 15 million workers.NBC News - 6d -
Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.CBS News - 6d -
Port strike looms ahead of Trump inauguration
Tens of thousands of longshoremen could walk off the job from Maine to Texas next week if their union and management can’t resolve long-running contract issues. A damaging strike that kicks off a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Obamacare Enrollment Hits Record Ahead of Trump’s Return
Almost 24 million Americans have signed up for plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, driven by subsidies that are expiring and that Congress may not renew.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
What legacy will Bibby Stockholm asylum barge leave behind?
The BBC looks at how the barge for asylum seekers affected people in Weymouth and Portland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact-checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect ...The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. President-elect Trump and his conservative allies said they were pleased.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Behind Trump's deal with Dubai's DAMAC Properties
President-elect Donald Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties for an investment of at least $20 billion in the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term
In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.Wired - Jan. 7 -
Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?
Join webinar for FT subscribers on January 23 at 1300 GMTFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?
Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal observers ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th presidentABC News - Jan. 2 -
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY for an in-depth look at the political landscape of 2025. She discusses President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration, his plans for mass ...NBC News - Jan. 1
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