Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation Dollars
A new order revives an old battle about how much an administration is allowed to coerce cities and states by withholding money.
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Trump threatens BRICS nations that move away from 'mighty US dollar'
President Trump vowed to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that back a new reserve currency among the BRICS countries, a group that includes Russia and China. Trump's Truth Social ...The Hill - 9h -
The easy money will be driven by Trump and the dollar, not AI, say Big Short investors
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22 Democrats flip to no on Trump Transportation pick after OMB pauses funding
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DeepSeek and the dollar are spoiling ‘Trump trades’
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Committee chair launches sanctuary cities investigation
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Trump’s tariff threats, in five charts
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Female soldiers who raised the alarm about Hamas threat before Oct. 7 return to Israel
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Dollar falls after Trump hints at softer stance on China tariffs
US president also says he would like to see interest rates to fall ‘a lot’Financial Times - Jan. 24 -
Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly
Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump's threat to world businesses on tariffs
President Trump's World Economic Forum address included a stern threat of tariffs for businesses that choose to make their products outside of the U.S. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Kremlin sees nothing 'new' in Trump's tariff threats over Ukraine war
The Kremlin is unmoved by President Trump’s threats to impose sanctions if Russia does not bow out of its conflict with Ukraine. “We don't see any particularly new elements here. You know that ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
What Are Sanctuary Cities, and Do They Need to Cooperate With Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans?
States, counties and cities across the U.S. have adopted policies to limit cooperation with immigration agents who seek to deport undocumented immigrants.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Huntington Beach becomes 'non-sanctuary city'
Officials in Huntington Beach, Calif., voted to become “non-sanctuary city” at a Tuesday meeting, citing an effort to work alongside President Trump’s administration to prevent crime. “As the City ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Netflix to raise prices in US as new subscribers soar
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
With Trump digital coins, billions of dollars — and crypto's credibility — are at stake
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Homan: Sanctuary cities will see more ‘collateral arrests’
White House border czar Tom Homan said sanctuary cities will see more “collateral arrests” as he works to implement President Trump’s immigration plan. Homan joined CNN’s “Inside Politics” on ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
The U.S. dollar slumps as Trump 2.0 kicks off with no immediate tariffs
Why President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day led to a weakening of the U.S. dollar, according to BofA.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Dollar slides as Trump shies away from immediate trade tariffs
Euro, sterling and Canadian currencies rally sharply against greenbackFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Bitcoin hits new record high, dollar dips ahead of Trump inauguration – business live
Bitcoin rises by 4% past $109,000, reversing earlier losses; Donald Trump meme coin price tanks after wife Melania also launches token. The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves , will travel to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
The strong dollar conundrum facing the Trump administration
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen in 2025 due to the Trump administration's preference for a weaker dollar, but this could lead to high inflation and global economic turmoil.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Speaker Johnson: No better ‘dollar-for-dollar investment’ than Trump’s mass deportation plan
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to voice support for President-elect Trump’s immigration plans despite concern over the cost.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Facing Trump's mass deportation plans, some sanctuary cities shift their tone
Leaders of several sanctuary cities where officials had prominently rejected Trump’s first-term immigration policies are shifting their tone.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
How President Trump and the dollar might affect your investment portfolio
Also: Value stocks, the start of earnings season, retirement planning for people of all ages and a new development in the space race.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Landslides pose new threat amid California wildfires
A potential risk of landslides is posing a new threat stemming from the California wildfires, caused by all of the water used to fight the flames. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to meet with Trump in Palm Beach
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to meet with Donald Trump on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida, amid speculation that the president-elect could pardon him on federal corruption charges.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Why New York Is a Sanctuary City, and How That Could Change Under Trump
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat
The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
The alarming contradictions awaiting Donald Trump’s dollar
Big tax cuts and tariff hikes will prevent any new Plaza Accord to manage currenciesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Supreme Court declines to block Trump's sentencing in New York hush money case
The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, meaning Friday's sentencing can take place.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
New York's highest court declines to block Trump's "hush money" case sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's team is not giving up on efforts to delay the sentencing in his "hush money" case in New York. This comes after the state's highest court declined to act on his ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
New York court declines to block sentencing in Trump’s hush-money case
The president-elect has now asked the supreme court to call off the sentencing, which is scheduled for tomorrow. New York ’s highest court declined to block Donald Trump ’s upcoming sentencing in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump asks Supreme Court to block New York hush money sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump asks Supreme Court to block New York criminal sentencing
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to block his sentencing Friday on 34 New York felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump’s emergency application asks the court to prevent ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Report of easing tariff plan, which Trump denies, sends dollar lower
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump are weighing more targeted tariffs than was proposed by the campaign, according to a report.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Dollar drops on reports Trump will scale back tariff plans
Shares in European carmakers rally on hopes new US administration targets only critical importsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden blocks some new offshore drilling ahead of Trump takeover
President Biden has blocked new offshore drilling for oil and gas in several parts of the country about two weeks before President-elect Trump takes office. Biden has announced that he’ll block ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2
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Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be “woke.”The New York Times - 2h -
Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines
There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, though the parties have grown increasingly divided about what to cut.The New York Times - 5h -
Army Withholds Identity of Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash
The names of two male crew members were released, but the family of the third aviator requested privacy.The New York Times - 2h -
Virginia Pilot Responds After She Is Falsely Targeted Over Black Hawk Crash
Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot who is transgender, was falsely identified as the captain of the crashed military helicopter in thousands of social media posts.The New York Times - 5h -
Chuck Todd Is Leaving NBC
A longtime major figure of NBC and MSNBC’s political coverage, Mr. Todd became less omnipresent in recent years.The New York Times - 4h
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