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Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus

MSCI's global equities index edged lower and the dollar slipped with Treasury yields on Wednesday as investors digested the latest economic data and the

Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus
Business|US

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary
US

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary
Business|Economy|US

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
Election|US

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple
Election|Political|US

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

Donald Trump Jr. has become a prominent player in his father’s political orbit and the Make America Great Again movement

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Election|US

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration

The chair of the Democratic National Committee has informed party leaders that the organization will elect his successor just days after Donald Trump is inaugurated

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration
Election|Political|US

What is Project 2025 and how is it connected to Trump?

President-elect Donald Trump has named several high-profile conservatives associated with "Project 2025" to his administration despite repeatedly distancing himself from the

What is Project 2025 and how is it connected to Trump?
US

After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan

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After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan
Crime|Political|US

US court dismisses appeal in Trump classified documents case

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday dismissed an attempt to revive the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified documents after prosecutors said they no longer

US court dismisses appeal in Trump classified documents case
Business|Economy|US

Trump taps Kevin Hassett to head National Economic Council

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Kevin Hassett, who was a key economic adviser in his first term, to chair his National Economic Council, which helps set domestic and

Trump taps Kevin Hassett to head National Economic Council
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump plans no exemption for oil imports under new tariff plan, sources say

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Trump plans no exemption for oil imports under new tariff plan, sources say
Election

Trump chooses US COVID policy critic Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose Stanford academic and U.S.

Trump chooses US COVID policy critic Bhattacharya to lead NIH
US

How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms

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How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms
Crime|Economy|Finance|US

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say
Opinion|Political|US

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump
Business|Economy|Health|US

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal
US

Biden proposes expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs

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Biden proposes expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs
Health|Political|Science|US

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science
Election|Political|US

Harris' campaign leaders say there was a 'price to be paid' for shortened campaign against Trump

The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign say they simply didn’t have enough time to execute a winning strategy against Donald Trump

Harris' campaign leaders say there was a 'price to be paid' for shortened campaign against Trump
Opinion|Political|US

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access
Political|US|World

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health