Government and politics
Here’s what the U.S.’ enemies — and allies — might see from Marco Rubio as secretary of state
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) react during a campaign event at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. November 4, 2024. Jonathan Drake | Reuters President-Elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, arguably the world’s most important diplomat, could change […]
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Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump classified documents case appeal
Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to members of the media at the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 1, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to pause proceedings in his effort to overturn a judge’s decision to dismiss the […]
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Republicans projected to win House majority, securing GOP trifecta
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., holds the gavel onstage ahead of the start of the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15, 2024. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives, NBC News projects, securing a GOP trifecta […]
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John Thune elected Senate majority leader
U.S. Sen. John Thune, (R-SD) speaks with reporters following the Senate Republicans weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2024. Bonnie Cash | Reuters Republicans elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to be the Senate majority leader on Wednesday. Thune defeated Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Rick Scott of […]
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Elon Musk will attend Trump’s first post-election meeting with House Republicans in D.C.
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., left, and former US President Donald Trump, prior to a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Justin Merriman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Elon Musk on Wednesday will join President-elect Donald Trump for his first post-election meeting […]
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Business leaders weigh the U.S.’ role in climate policy as Trump transitions to White House
Participants walk by the entrance of the U.N. COP29 climate conference at the Baku Olympic Stadium. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BAKU, Azerbaijan — Dubbed the “climate financing COP,” the 29th iteration of the U.N.’s annual climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, has hosted talks focused on unlocking crucial funds to combat environmental change […]
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Trump tariffs — and possible exemptions — could provide opportunities for Britain
The U.S. Stars and Stripes flag hangs on Whitehall with the figure of Lord Nelson on the top of his column in Trafalgar Square, on 3rd June 2019, in London England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs could prove a boon for the U.K., with […]
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RFK Jr.’s website is crowdsourcing Trump appointee suggestions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attend a campaign event sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, U.S., October 23, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doesn’t just want a top health-care position in the Trump administration, he wants your suggestions […]
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‘Everyone is calling’: Trump’s tariff threats send U.S. companies scrambling for lobbyists and loopholes
In the days since President-elect Donald Trump won the presidential race, Nicole Bivens Collinson’s phone has barely stopped ringing. Collinson, who helps lead the international trade and government relations division at the lobbying firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, said she is fielding “dozens and dozens and dozens” of calls from anxious U.S. companies looking to […]
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Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows
Delivering Alpha Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows Published Tue, Nov 12 20243:17 PM ESTUpdated 24 Min Ago Leslie Picker@LesliePicker WATCH LIVE Source
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