Donald Trump will have a chance to leave a big imprint on the alcohol industry. On Friday, the Biden administration moved to expand the warning on alcohol products to list cancer risks. Only Congress could force such a change, but […]
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Donald Trump has more billionaires in his orbit than any other modern president. It’s not just Elon Musk who faces potential conflicts of interest with newfound power. Even some of Trump’s lower-level picks are uber-wealthy. President-elect Donald Trump is stocking
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Donald Trump offered his full support for House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson is hoping to be reelected as House speaker on Friday. Trump’s endorsement may quell a growing frustration about Johnson’s leadership. President-elect Donald Trump has set up another quasi-loyalty
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House lawmakers voted to avoid a federal government shutdown. Senators are expected to vote soon, given that the deadline is just hours away. The vote caps a week full of drama on Capitol Hill. House lawmakers voted on Friday to
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Big Tech companies and CEOs are already lining up six-figure donations to Donald Trump‘s inauguration. Amazon, Sam Altman, and Meta are each prepared to donate $1 million. There are virtually no limits on inaugural donations, meaning Big Tech companies can
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Donald Trump said Elon Musk won’t try to use his new power to benefit his companies. He said Musk is one of “very few people” who would have the credibility to do such work. Musk’s work with DOGE will likely
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President Joe Biden said that he hopes Donald Trump “rethinks” imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Trump has said he may impose a 25% tariff on the two allies’ imports after he retakes office. The president-elect has long had protectionist
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Several of Donald Trump’s top picks have recently been lobbyists. Susan Wiles, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, maintained ties to a lobbying firm until this month. Sean Duffy, Trump’s pick for Transportation secretary, has lobbied for a group of major
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Donald Trump wants the next GOP senate leader to give him greater power to staff vacancies. Trump wants to use the president’s recess appointment power in a major way. Not every conservative is convinced this is a wise move, though
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will mostly close out the 2024 race in Pennsylvania. But it is Trump’s campaign making a late push to expand his path to victory. Both sides are also making a play for North Carolina. Thanks
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