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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Retaliation Risks: What U. S. Companies Fear

With Donald Trump's administration adopting a tough stance on China, U. S. companies are worried about becoming targets of retaliation. Trump has threatened high tariffs and ending reliance on China, which could disrupt supply chains and increase prices for consumers. The Chinese government might re

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Bright Mind and Trump's AG Pick: A Fresh Perspective

Would you believe it? Mike Johnson from Louisiana thinks Matt Gaetz, who Trump picked as Attorney General, is super smart. Like, one of the smartest people in Washington smart. He even worked with Gaetz for eight years. Johnson says Gaetz knows a lot about how the Department of Justice has been used

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Who's Up for Treasury? Trump's Search and Tariff Talks

President Trump is on the hunt for a Treasury secretary, and two key candidates are in the spotlight: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick. The big question on the table? Support for Trump's tariff plans, which aim to revive manufacturing and create jobs. Bessent was initially the front-runner, known fo

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Trump & the Stock Market: A New Game Plan

During Donald Trump's first term, Wall Street picked up on something big: the stock market was his scoreboard. He celebrated rallies, advised Americans to buy when prices dipped, and even thought about firing the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, when the market dropped. Now, as he gears up for another run

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

President Xi Meets Biden, Looks Ahead to Trump Era

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U. S. President Joe Biden in Peru. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, was their first in seven months. Xi promised to work with the incoming Trump administration, despite ongoing tensions. Key issues like

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Nov 17 2024FINANCE

The Unexpected Impact: Crypto's Rise with Trump's Return

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump's recent presidential victory sent the crypto market into a frenzy. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum and Solana, saw their values soar. Investors poured cash into these digital assets, hoping Trump's business-friendly approach would boost

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Businesses are Worried About Trump's Import Tariffs

Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

The Partisan Pursuit: What's Happening Before Trump's Return?

In the months leading up to Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House, conservative groups have been busy. They've been sending thousands of requests to federal agencies, asking for emails and texts from workers about tech billionaire Elon Musk and other topics. This isn't new; it's been

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