Donald J. Trump
Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally on Friday amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order making crypto a national priority as soon as day 1 of his new term. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by nearly 2% at $102,639.13, according to […]
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Top Supreme Court lawyer charged with tax evasion related to poker winnings
Tom Goldstein, who writes SCOTUSblog.com, poses for a photograph in front of the Supreme Court, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Washington. Alex Brandon | AP A top Supreme Court lawyer who co-founded a popular blog about the high court was indicted Thursday in Maryland on federal tax evasion charges that allege he failed to declare […]
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Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Ottawa is prepared to retaliate with levies that could take aim at the energy sector, Canada’s minister of international trade, Mary Ng, said Thursday. “Everything is on the table,” Ng told global markets reporter Seema Mody on CNBC’s “Squawk on […]
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These are the stocks most at risk from Trump tariffs where they are not priced in
President-elect Donald Trump ‘s tariff plans threaten the outlook for several consumer goods stocks, including a slew of popular apparel and home goods retailers, according to Wolfe Research. Trump’s tariff plans have added to the uncertain sentiment weighing on markets in recent weeks. And the levies could potentially make the Federal Reserve’s job harder this […]
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These Republicans are ready to derail Trump’s tax cuts over the SALT cap
WASHINGTON — An influential group of five House Republicans from high-tax states is threatening to hold up a major tax package that is a top priority for President-elect Donald Trump unless they get a significant boost to the amount that their constituents can deduct from federal income taxes to reflect state and local taxes already […]
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Trump, Vance official portraits released
Official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-elect J.D. Vance President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team shared official portraits of Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance days before their inauguration. Both of the brightly lit portraits capture the Republicans wearing blue suits over white collared shirts and blue ties, with Trump sporting an American flag pin […]
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EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
New Tesla cars are displayed at a Tesla dealership on December 20, 2024 in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green” […]
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Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage deal, NBC News says
Palestinians gather on the rubble of a house destroyed in an Israeli strike at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on November 12, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Majdi Fathi | Nurphoto | Getty Images A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached, NBC […]
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There’s been a ‘meaningful shift’ in CEO confidence since Trump’s election, says Goldman’s Solomon
Key Points “There has been a meaningful shift in CEO confidence, particularly following the results of the U.S. election,” Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said, according to a transcript from FactSet. Donald Trump, who is set to return to the White House on Monday, is seen as broadly more business-friendly than outgoing President Joe Biden. […]
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Live Updates: Senate confirmation hearings for Trump picks for CIA, State, Attorney General
Gov. Kristi Noem’s hearing was postponed last-minute South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, holds the name plate from when she served in Congress during the House Natural Resources Committee hearing on H.R. 3397 to “require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation […]
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