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President-elect Trump weighs into debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to step into a raging debate among his supporters over visas for skilled workers on the…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump thrust himself into the high-stakes fight over the fate of TikTok in the US by urging the Supreme Court to…
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Gold set for weekly gain; focus on incoming Trump administration, US Federal Reserve’s 2025 path
GOLD prices were trading flat on Friday (Dec 27), but were set for a weekly rise, as markets awaited signals on the US economy under the…
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The Weird New Normal of Donald Trump in 2024
On Christmas Day, Donald Trump issued his traditional holiday greeting. Posting on Truth Social, the social-media site created to serve as…
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Fact Check: Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump suggests?
President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting the United States should reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing…
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Aileen Cannon grants suspect in Trump assassination attempt a trial delay
What's New Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida, will not be tried until…
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Tiffany Trump could go for "lavish" name: A baby name predictor makes picks
What's New Tiffany Trump will probably stick to a "fancy, lavish and ornate" theme when naming her baby, according to Emily Kim, an…
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Mary Trump reveals 'worst' Christmas gifts she ever got from Donald Trump
What's New In a holiday-themed video posted on Monday, Mary Trump, the estranged niece of Donald Trump, revealed the "worst" gifts she…
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Controversial ex-democrat says Trump team more 'humane' to her than DNC
What's New Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, citing…
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US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders
THE cryptocurrency industry is pushing president-elect Donald Trump’s team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes…
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Why Donald Trump can't actually buy Greenland, according to experts
What's New President-elect Donald Trump is once again suggesting that the U.S. buy Greenland, an autonomous territory that has been part…
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Will Trump send troops to Mexico? His pick for ambassador worries officials there
One of the more surprising foreign policy ideas the Trump team has proposed on the eve of its ascension to power is military intervention…
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Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again
WASHINGTON — If President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States should have control of Greenland sounds familiar, that’s…
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Donald Trump taunts Panama: "welcome to the United States canal"
What's New Donald Trump has taunted Panama with a social media post saying: "welcome to the United States Canal." The President-elect…
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Trump says it could be worth keeping TikTok in US for a little while
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump indicated on Sunday (Dec 22) that he favoured allowing TikTok to keep operating in the United States for at…
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Donald Trump vows to rename tallest mountain in United States
What's New President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to rename the tallest mountain peak in the United States, the "Denali" back to its…
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Never mind Trump, stocks may get a lift in 2025 from resilient US economy and corporate earnings
Singapore investing themes include riding elevated profitability at the banks; hunting for bargains among beaten down Reits; and watching…
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Ivanka Trump still an "informal adviser" to Donald Trump, friend says
What's New Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump is still an "informal adviser" to the president-elect, a longtime friend of hers…
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Column: Trump's promised deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy
This country has always had a hypocritical relationship with the undocumented workers who keep America’s agricultural, construction and…
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Opinion: Drain the swamp? More like overt, unapologetic swampy displays at Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump doesn’t drain the swamp, despite his promises. He just puts his own brand on it, like everything else he touches, and sells.…
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Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — The rivalry between California and Florida reached a high mark in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off…
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Joe Biden overtakes Donald Trump on judicial appointments
What's New The Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden on Friday, taking his number of judicial…
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170 House Republicans defied Donald Trump despite primaries threat
What's New On Friday 170 House Republicans joined Democrats to approve an emergency funding bill just hours before a partial government…
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Senate passes funding bill after Trump, Musk tanked earlier negotiations
What's New The U.S. Senate passed an eleventh-hour funding bill to keep the government operating shortly before a midnight deadline on…