Nov 29 Does Black Friday still reign as a holiday shopping juggernaut? By Anne D'Innocenzio and Haleluya Hadero, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster. Continue reading
Nov 28 Mexico's President Sheinbaum says she is confident tariff war with Trump can be averted By Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted after a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump… Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 6:54 Trump names COVID lockdown skeptic to lead NIH, another sign of shifts in key agencies By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz President-elect Trump selected a critic of COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates to lead the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, a 2020 manifesto that advocated allowing COVID to spread in order to… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 6:09 How Trump's reelection signals a broader acceptance of authoritarian leadership By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat President-elect Trump ran much of his campaign based on retribution and absolute loyalty. As he prepares for a second term in office, what might that mean for the future of U.S. democracy? Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jason Stanley, a… Continue watching
Nov 27 Meet the health care critics Trump picked to lead top U.S. health agencies under RFK Jr. By Associated Press On Tuesday night, Trump nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health, tapping an opponent of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates to lead the nation's top medical research agency. He is the latest in a string of… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump nominates Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia By Lolita Baldor, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump transition says appointees targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. Continue reading
Nov 27 Fear of mass deportations pose new challenges for educators across the country By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press Educators and legal observers say children of immigrants may avoid school out of fear. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 8:05 A look at Trump's tariffs and the economic consequences for consumer prices and businesses By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant President-elect Trump is wasting no time when it comes to making good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign nations. He announced he would slap major new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. Continue watching
Nov 26 Some worry no-fault divorce could change under Trump after Vance said divorce is too easily accessible By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to “pull the trigger” while they still can ever since Trump won the election. Continue reading