America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
President Trump has frayed alliances across the globe with his words and actions.
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Trump's 'America First' doctrine faces early stress test
Presented by National Council on Aging — President Trump's "America first" foreign policy doctrine will face several stress tests in the coming days, as he weighs potential compromises on tariffs ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started
The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
‘America First’ must not put national security last
This is taking a sledgehammer without any consideration for both short and long-term effects to critical national security institutions that keep Americans safe.The Hill - 1d -
U.S. stocks are being trounced by Europe as Trump retreats from Ukraine, focuses on ‘America First’
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President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage
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How France got America right in the end
Britain and Germany were too close to the US to see it straightFinancial Times - 4d -
How big is the stock market’s America bubble?
US has grown to nearly two-thirds of global equity market value, but some analysts see danger in ‘huge bet on AI’Financial Times - 2d -
WATCH: How Trump has reshaped America's government in his 1st 6 weeks
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Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America
Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again
It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.The New York Times - 2d -
Latin America recognises the familiar ‘caudillo’ in Trump
Strongman leaders have been a hardy perennial in the region for two centuriesFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump proclaims "America is back" in address to Congress
President Trump highlighted his administration's changes to immigration, national security and the economy and said, "The golden age of America has only just begun," in Tuesday night's address to a ...CBS News - 14h -
America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates
“Shock and awe” didn’t end well in Iraq and it won’t end well in the United States.The New York Times - 5h -
America’s Flex
We cover President Trump’s new tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
As President Trump prepares to address Congress, Americans are split on how he's done so far
From immigration to DOGE and cutting costs, Americans are divided on how President Trump and his administration are doing so far as the president prepares to address Congress about plans for his ...CBS News - 1d -
America is changing, but it’s still America the great
America’s real power is the ideas that it exports, the culture it projects and the future it continues to invent. As long as America keeps leading in these areas, its influence isn’t going anywhere.The Hill - 15h -
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding
President Trump’s order changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America prompted communities along the coast to think about the basin in a way many never had before.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe
Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted. German election live – latest updates In the final days of an election campaign dominated by ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Needle drop! The world’s first sewing machine orchestra takes Munich
This weekend, a symphony of Singers (not that kind) will lead an experimental performance that stitches together feminism and fashion – and offers the audience free repairs. Stepping into the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Movie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World'
Two moviegoers got an extra taste of action Tuesday night — and not just from their choice to view "Captain America: Brave New World."NBC News - 6d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
LOS ANGELES — “Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office.NBC News - 3d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on Oscars weekend box office
“Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box officeABC News - 3d -
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America
Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Trump’s Iron Dome for America system is now reportedly called Golden Dome
The initiative, established by executive order, is touted to protect US skies from attacks, much like Israel’s system. Donald Trump ’s Iron Dome for America initiative for a missile defense ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus
When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
George Conway: Trump 'wants to have revenge on the United States of America'
Conservative lawyer George Conway said President Trump’s bold changes to the federal government reveal an effort to “destroy” its institutions and exact “revenge” on the country. “This is an ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Democrat in Fox News op-ed: Trump 'making America expensive again'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) went after President Trump in a Wednesday Fox News op-ed, accusing him of “making America expensive again.” “One month into his term, President Trump is making America ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Desi Lydic: Trump Just ‘Put a Cover Charge on America’
“It’s $5 million to get in, but he’ll waive it if you bring in three hot girls with you,” Lydic said of President Trump’s “gold card” visa idea on the “Daily Show.”The New York Times - 6d -
MapQuest trolls Trump by letting users rename 'Gulf of America'
MapQuest has entered the chat.The Hill - 6d -
Republican lawmaker on Trump-Zelensky meeting: 'A bad day for America’s foreign policy'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) characterized Friday’s contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “bad day” for U.S. foreign policy. "A bad day for ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry
Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sectorFinancial Times - 3d -
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs will bring ‘nothing but pain’ to rural America, farmers say
Agriculture industry warns customers are looking elsewhere for key commoditiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump says "America is back," touting accomplishments in joint address to Congress
President Trump began his joint address to Congress on Tuesday by saying his administration is "just getting started." He touted his accomplishments, highlighting small business optimism and border ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says "I was saved by God to make America great again"
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the ...CBS News - 23h -
Trump: 'I was saved by God to make America great again'
President Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and veteran who died shielding his wife and daughters from gunfire. He also reflected on his own survival, saying he was "saved by ...NBC News - 23h
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Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him
Party leaders opted for a soberly delivered, centrist counter to the president’s speech, but the dominant image of Democratic pushback was a liberal congressman waving his cane in protest.The New York Times - 5h -
ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos
At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.The New York Times - 4h -
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump Administration Is Frustrated Over Pace of Deportations
President Trump’s promise to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history is colliding with the practical difficulties of detaining people and transporting them across the globe.The New York Times - 9h -
Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies
Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.The New York Times - 2h
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