The Wars Within Trump’s Court

The second Trump White House is starting out with a remarkable degree of conflict among different individuals, constituencies and worldviews.

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Trump’s new economic war

The president’s ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America’s financial might as a cudgel
Financial Times - 2d
Trump Escalates His War on D.E.I.

President Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies has begun in federal agencies, and is jolting corporate America as well.
The New York Times - 3d
Political war rages over North Carolina court race

A political war has erupted over a state Supreme Court race in North Carolina more than two months after Democrats appeared to narrowly clinch the seat. Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic ...
The Hill - 4d
Trump threatens 25% tariff within days for Mexico and Canada

Barrage of executive orders resets domestic and foreign policy as new president promises ‘golden age’ for US
Financial Times - 5d
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.
ABC News - 6d
PM will meet Trump within weeks, Lammy suggests

Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.
BBC News - 6d
Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok within days

The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to TikTok by declining to block a law that could lead to the social media platform being banned in the United States within days.
NBC News - Jan. 18
Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud
BBC News - Jan. 10
Republican v Republican: can Trump play peacemaker within his own party?

The president-elect’s intervention in Mike Johnson’s speakership win was a sign of his power over the party – but it was only the first test of many. Donald Trump to the rescue.. With Mike ...
The Guardian - Jan. 8

More from The New York Times

As Thousands Try to Return Home, Fragile Mideast Cease-Fires Are Tested

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.
The New York Times - 39m
As Thousands Try to Return Home, Fragile Mideast Cease-Fires Are Tested

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.
The New York Times - 39m
Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also ...
The New York Times - 3h
Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also ...
The New York Times - 3h
Trump Pushes Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.
The New York Times - 6h