Some African Leaders Are Optimistic About Trump

In his first term, Donald Trump denigrated African nations, but leaders there are hopeful his return will bring more investment and less pressure to uphold democracy and human rights.

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Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.
The New York Times - 1d
Leaders of 'Uncommitted' and 'Abandon Harris' movements reflect on Trump's victory and early moves

"Uncommitted" leaders say they felt Harris didn’t do enough to distance herself from Biden or outline how she’d handle the war differently. Now, they’re closely watching Donald Trump’s early moves ...
NBC News - 1d
Anxious about a looming TikTok ban, some American creators look to other platforms

The clock is ticking for American creators who say they are both nervous and frustrated as they prepare for a potential nationwide ban of TikTok next month.
NBC News - 1d
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...
The Guardian - 2d
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee

Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...
NBC News - 3d
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee

Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.
CNBC - 3d
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco

A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...
The Hill - 3d
5 things to know about Trump's threats to retake the Panama Canal

President-elect Trump is sparking a new feud with Panama over an old topic: the vital maritime canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. What Trump is proposing would be a massive shift in ...
The Hill - 3d
Ex-D.C. police officer convicted of lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader

A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
CBS News - 4d