The New Rules of the Trump Era

Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.

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Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means

President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has been trying to prepare. But is Europe ready?
The New York Times - 1d
Trump vows new US ‘golden age’ as he moves to unwind Biden era

President declares reversal on policies from immigration to climate but stops short of announcing new tariffs
Financial Times - 1d
Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division

Trump promises a blitz of executive orders, radical shake-up of the global order and ‘revolution of common sense’. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates The United States was launched on a ...
The Guardian - 2d
Trump to promise 'new era of national success' in inaugural address

President-elect Trump is set to promise a “new era of national success” in his inaugural address, according to The Wall Street Journal. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we ...
The Hill - 2d
New Trump era launches with second inauguration

Washington is set to roll out the red carpet for President-elect Trump. In 2017, Trump felt like an outsider setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The upset winner of the presidential election ...
The Hill - 2d
Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump presidency

Officials push back implementation of new Basel regime until 2027 as they await clarity on US approach
Financial Times - 5d
SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era

A marriage between the service employees union and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. could better equip organized labor to deal with a less-friendly administration.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference

President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...
NBC News - Jan. 7
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.
The New York Times - Jan. 7

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