Breaking Down Trumps Comments at the Al Smith Dinner

Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time

In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.

The New York Times - 18m

Mulvaney on Trump, Panama Canal: It’s a negotiation

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Monday that President-elect Trump's recent provocations about the U.S. possibly retaking control of the Panama Canal are part of a ...

The Hill - 24m

'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'

A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.

BBC News - 43m

An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy

A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.

The New York Times - 1h

‘A hostage situation’: South Korea paralysed in fight against Trump tariffs

Companies fear political vacuum in Seoul will leave them vulnerable to tariffs and loss of subsidies

Financial Times - 2h

Ford to donate $1M, fleet of vehicles to Trump inauguration

Ford Motor Company said it will donate $1 million and a small fleet of vehicles for use in President-elect Trump’s inauguration, multiple outlets reported Monday. Ford joins a recent wave of major ...

The Hill - 3h

Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...

CBS News - 4h

Breaking down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz

On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - 4h

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down

The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.

Politico - 5h

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 6h

Gimenez calls Trump Panama threats 'legitimate'

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Monday called President-elect Trump’s recent threats about the Panama Canal “legitimate.” “I always take the president seriously, and it’s … [a] legitimate threat to ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations

President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...

The Hill - 6h

Oil prices begin the week on a down note

Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...

MarketWatch - 7h

Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While

The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.

Inc. - 7h

Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry

There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.

CNBC - 8h

U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

Inc. - 8h

Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

Inc. - 8h

Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale

It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.

BBC News - 10h

Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London

UK-born wife of ousted Syrian leader is a divisive figure around world and, like her husband, is under sanctions . The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports suggesting that Asma al-Assad, the ...

The Guardian - 11h

Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?

US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...

The Guardian - 13h

What we’re watching: Trump’s not happy with Johnson

Politico - 13h

Trump taps critic of Pope Francis for Vatican ambassadorship

Politico - 3d

Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills

Politico - 3d

Dozens of Republicans broke with Trump. Are primary challenges next?

Politico - 3d

Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale

Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...

The Hill - 6h

‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?

“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”

MarketWatch - 7h

Breaking Down Trumps Comments at the Al Smith Dinner

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