Anthony Scaramucci discusses Trump's cryptocurrency push

Anthony Scaramucci's time as White House communications director for the first Trump administration was short yet memorable, becoming a vocal critic of the president in the years since. Scaramucci joins "America Decides" to discuss cryptocurrency, Elon Musk and all things Trump.

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Trump Issues Executive Order to Boost Cryptocurrency Industry

The order signaled that the president intends to promote an industry that faced scrutiny during the Biden administration — and that he has a personal stake in.
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Trump removes Anthony Fauci's federal security detail

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Trump offers sharp criticism on FEMA: 'Big discussion' coming on agency's future

President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still ...
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Why Crypto Advocates Say Trump Shouldn’t Have Launched His Own Cryptocurrency

President Trump’s newly released memecoin could ultimately help delegitimize the rest of the digital currency ecosystem.
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Designer Eric Javits discusses Melania Trump's inauguration hat

The designer behind first lady Melania Trump's inauguration hat, Eric Javits, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his decades-long career in headwear. His iconic designs have been worn by celebrities.
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Putin discusses 'multipolar global order' with China's Xi after Trump inauguration

Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president
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Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.
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To celebrate President Trump's inauguration, Washington, D.C., is hosting several parties with star-studded guest lists. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman spoke with rapper Nelly to ...
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Historians discuss Trump's lasting impact as he prepares for second term

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again, historians Julian Zelizer, Marsha Barrett, and Nicole Hemmer reflect on his historical legacy.
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Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration

It comes days after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin, "Official Trump."
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Melania meme coin launches following Trump's new cryptocurrency

Melania Trump has launched her own meme coin, $MELANIA, following her husband’s new cryptocurrency. “The Official Melania Meme is live! You can buy $MELANIA now,” Melania Trump posted on the social ...
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Trump’s Cryptocurrency Surges to Become One of the World’s Most Valuable

The new business venture by the Trump family is generating intensifying criticism and ethics questions, even as it has turned into an overnight phenomenon, generating a windfall on paper.
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Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing

Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).
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Trump Front-Runs Inauguration With $30 Billion Cryptocurrency Launch

The token TRUMP saw bigger gains in four hours than the S&P 500 has in three decades.
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Trump launches first official cryptocurrency

President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...
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Trump says he discussed TikTok in first call with Xi since 2021

Conversation between US and Chinese leaders comes days before president-elect’s inauguration
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Trump and China's Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says

Xi after the call said that he and Trump both expressed hope for greater progress in U.S.-China relations, Reuters reported, citing the Chinese state media.
CNBC - Jan. 17
CBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap

Paramount, owner of CBS, its namesake studio and several cable channels, has a major piece of business in front of the new administration: its planned merger with Skydance Media.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17
Trump, Xi discuss TikTok, trade in call before inauguration

President-elect Trump said Friday he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders discussing trade and the fate of the popular video-sharing app TikTok. "The call was a very good ...
The Hill - Jan. 17
Zuckerberg Debuts 'Real Mark' in Push to Woo Trump

Meta is pursuing a MAGA makeover, in the latest political pivot for a company that once banned the now-president-elect from its platforms.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14
Trump's team is discussing a trip to survey the L.A. wildfire devastation

President-elect Donald Trump's team is engaged in conversations about his visiting Los Angeles to view the wildfire damage, two sources familiar with the discussions said.
NBC News - Jan. 13
Under Trump, cryptocurrency is set to go mainstream – but that won’t make it any safer for investors | Larisa Yarovaya

His easing of regulations could leave many unprotected from financial manipulation, misconduct and bursting bubbles. As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, all ...
The Guardian - Jan. 13
House Republicans and Trump discuss tying California wildfire aid to debt ceiling

The current California fires could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
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Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers

The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.
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Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not released
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Trump pushes court to block Smith report entirely

President-elect Trump asked an appeals court to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on both investigations into him. Trump’s filing comes after the 11th Circuit Court of ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Trump lashes out at transition as Biden pushes policies

President-elect Trump is ripping President Biden over what he says is a difficult transition period, expressing frustration with the current president for still seeking to set policies that fly in ...
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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 ...
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Justice Alito says there was no discussion of Trump's pending case when the two spoke

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Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...
The Hill - Jan. 1
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...
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