The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?
Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.
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Simplification, not deregulation, is the EU’s answer to the Trump revolution
Also in this newsletter: The ICC asks why Italy released an alleged war criminalFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power
Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He’s facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York ...The New York Times - 4d -
Trump returns to the White House
Incoming president to issue executive orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulationFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return
Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost.The New York Times - 5d -
EU and Mexico seal trade deal ahead of Trump’s return
Update to existing agreement comes after US president-elect threatened both sides with tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
EU's migration commissioner in Athens for talks on migration pact, returns policy
Magnus Brunner, the European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, is in Athens to discuss the bloc's migration policies with Greece, which has long been one of the major ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Rachel Maddow returns to five nights a week on MSNBC
Maddow will be a nightly host through the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Alex Wagner returns to the time period on May 1.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 2
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One dead and nearly a million without power in Storm Éowyn
A man died when a tree fell on his car in Ireland, as 100 mph gusts hit parts of the UK.BBC News - 1h -
Watch: Trees down and streets flooded as Storm Éowyn brings wild weather
Red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, are in place as fierce winds bring widespread disruption.BBC News - 9h -
US Covid adviser Fauci has his security protection revoked by president
The former top US health official has faced death threats since leading the country's COVID-19 response.BBC News - 3h -
Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end
It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers.BBC News - 15m -
Twists, turns and betrayals: The standout moments from The Traitors Series 3
Here's a look back at the 13 most memorable moments of epic treachery in series three.BBC News - 5h
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These companies are standing by their DEI policies amid backlash
While some companies steer away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments.ABC News - 11m -
Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end
It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers.BBC News - 15m -
Trump's latest float: Major disaster relief changes: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump targeted FEMA on his first trip since taking office, visiting states that have been hit by natural disasters.NBC News - 22m -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump to create FEMA review task force: Sources
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday to establish a task force charged with reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency.ABC News - 26m -
A$AP Rocky gun trial to begin in Los Angeles
The shooting trial against popular rapper A$AP Rocky began Friday with opening statements in Los Angeles.NBC News - 28m