You know those super-cheap Ikea prices that make us all happy? Well, they might not stay that way. The boss of the company that runs most Ikea stores says tariffs, like the ones Donald Trump wants to put on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, make it tough to keep prices low. He's worried these ta
You might know Elon Musk for his space adventures or electric cars. But did you know he's helping Donald Trump's transition team? And guess who's joining him? Venture capitalists (VCs) from Silicon Valley! Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of them. He's being considered for
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt
Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa
Texas is looking for land to help the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her office is spotting suitable properties across the state's 13 million acres. The project is named after Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sadly killed
Imagine paying more for your favorite fruits, veggies, and even beer from south of the border. The U. S. imports a lot of its fresh produce from Mexico, which could reportedly face new tariffs under Trump. The bottom line? You might feel the pinch in your wallet while shopping. Mexico is a major su
In a heated courtroom exchange, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now 80, vented his frustrations, admitting he couldn't pay his bills. This dramatic moment happened during a federal court hearing in Manhattan, where Giuliani was dealing with a massive $150 million judgment for defamation. Two Ge
You might be thinking, "What's the big deal about some agreement? " Well, this one's pretty important! It lets Trump's team talk to government workers and get some secret info before he becomes president again. This means less chaos when he takes over on January 20th. But hold up, Trump's team isn't
