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Trump has a problem: America's economy is growing but so is its inflation

Even as the US economy grew by 2.8% in the third quarter, the inflation also grew by 1.9%, complicating the economic outlook that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit in January

Trump nominates Keith Kellogg to serve as special envoy to Ukraine & Russia. What it means for the war

President-elect Donald Trump picked 80-year-old retired US Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. In the past, Kellogg has urged both Russia and Ukraine to sit at the negotiation table and end the ongoing war

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'

Trump's lawyers filed a letter Tuesday with New York attorney general Letitia James, who brought the proceeding against the president-elect for manipulating his assets when applying for loans and insurances

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout

Without saying who was targeted, transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb threats to "swatting". The FBI said "we take all potential threats seriously"

Who is Sebastian Gorka? Donald Trump’s controversial choice for counterterrorism sparks outrage

Sebastian Gorka, a polarising figure with alleged ties to far-right groups and a history of incendiary rhetoric, has been tapped by Donald Trump for a senior counterterrorism role in his potential administration. He is known for his confrontational approach and controversial past, including accusations of Nazi-linked affiliations

Team Trump finally signs MoU for transition from Biden but with riders and amid concerns

Donald Trump’s transition team has announced signing of agreement to start the process of transferring control of the federal government to themselves, despite the details of the plan suggested some breaks with standard practice

Warren Buffett’s $150 billion question: The posthumous wealth plan of the Oracle of Omaha

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old billionaire investor, has unveiled his most detailed plan yet for distributing his $150 billion fortune after his death. In a candid letter, Buffett revealed that his three children will have a decade to allocate his wealth, with successor trustees named in case they cannot fulfill the task

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?

Elon Musk has sparked speculation about acquiring MSNBC after jokingly asking, 'How much does it cost?' on X. While Comcast’s recent spinoff plans for MSNBC into a new entity, SpinCo, have fuelled rumours, insiders insist the network isn’t for sale. Musk’s memes and mockery have stirred debates about media control and power, reminiscent of his $44 billion Twitter purchase

Judge dismisses election interference case against Trump

After Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss both the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump, a judge agreed to dismiss the election interference case

Trump picks Vance's top aide James Braid as director of legislative affairs

Donald Trump has named James Braid, a top aide to JD Vance, as the leader of the White House’s legislative affairs

After Matt Gaetz exit, Trump endorses Jimmy Patronis for northwest Florida Congressional seat

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to fill the vacant Congressional seat left by former Rep. Matt Gaetz in northwest Florida, according to a report

Why Elon Musk wants US to do away with manned fighter jets

Citing the growing potential of autonomous drones, Elon Musk has criticised the Pentagon's $1.8 trillion F-35 programme, calling it outdated. While hundreds of F-35s are operational globally, Musk is attempting to highlight inefficiencies in defence spending and is advocating for AI-driven solutions

'We are one team for adversaries': Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz after meeting NSA Jake Sullivan

Incoming US National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz said that the Trump administration and outgoing Biden administration are 'one team' regarding adversaries and efforts to pit one against the other would not succeed

How Donald Trump Jr is influencing his father’s Cabinet choices

Donald Trump Jr has emerged as a decisive force behind his father’s Cabinet picks for the upcoming administration. Shunning traditional candidates, he has championed controversial figures like RFK Jr for health and human services and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. While the selections energise Trump’s base, critics question whether loyalty is outweighing qualifications

Trump using 'dark money' for govt handover, hasn't signed formal transition agreements

US President-elect Donald Trump has not yet signed any agreement for the handover of the government, which means that he is running transition efforts with unregulated 'dark money' and his appointees don't have any security vetting or security clearance

Trump to remove all transgender soldiers from US military, issue outright ban on Jan 20: Report

On his return to White House on January 20, US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would remove all transgender service members from the military

Why will Thanksgiving meals be cheaper for Americans this year? Is it enough?

Thanksgiving meals are cheaper this year, with the average cost for 10 people dropping to $58.08 — a five per cent decrease from 2023. Turkey prices, down six per cent, lead the decline, while sweet potatoes fell by 26 per cent. Yet, processed items like dinner rolls saw price hikes due to rising labour costs

How Trump is turning Republicans his rivals in US Congress

After winning the 2024 US elections, President-elect Donald Trump is trying to pull all strings possible to have a sway in the Congress. However, this is not sitting well with some of the Republican lawmakers who would like to keep the two branches of the government separated

Trump completes his 'dream team' as he picks Brooke Rollins to head Department of Agriculture

President-elect Donald Trump completed the process of selecting his cabinet after he named President of America First Policy Institute Brooke Rollins as the next Agriculture Secretary

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving

A winter storm warning in California's Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service's Sacramento office, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph)

What are the challenges Donald Trump's treasury chief pick Scott Bessent faces?

President-elect Donald Trump announced hedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent as his choice for the next Treasury Secretary. Bessent, if confirmed by the Senate, will manage the nation’s finances and will be central to implementing Trump’s economic vision. He will also be the first openly gay Treasury Secretary in a Republican administration

Trump names Labour Secretary, FDA, CDC chiefs & more in the latest flurry of appointments

President-elect Donald Trump released a list of people who will be filling up the top brass of his government in a 'Friday night flurry'. This included the appointments of Treasury and Labour Secretaries

Trump names hedge-fund investor and Yale prof. Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has named hedge-fund investor and longtime Yale University Professor Scott Bessent to be his next Treasury Secretary

Musk, Ramaswamy advice Trump to end work-from-home provision for federal employees

Billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suggested President-elect Donald Trump that he should end work-from-home provision for federal employees. The remark from the pair came while they were laying out the DOGE plan

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick to replace Matt Gaetz as US attorney general?

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump ally, has been nominated to replace Matt Gaetz as US attorney general. Known for her two-decade prosecutorial career and staunch loyalty to Trump, Bondi’s record is marked by significant accomplishments and controversies

Trump names 'smart & tough' Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick hours after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal

President-elect Donald Trump announced that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will be his new pick for the role of the next US Attorney General, hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, President-elect praises his 'wonderful future'

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Despite the withdrawal, President-elect Trump said his scandal-plagued pick for the position had a "wonderful future" ahead

Amid sexual assault allegations, will Trump's team replace Pete Hegseth?

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for secretary of defence, faces mounting scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct and questions about his qualifications. While Trump publicly backs him, reports suggest the transition team is quietly exploring alternatives. Hegseth denies the allegations, which include a 2017 police investigation and a financial settlement

Ramification | Donald Trump’s rise and a pushback to culture wars

The photograph of Trump rising with blood on his face, fist in the air and the American flag in the backdrop has become the image of what a pushback to culture wars looks like

Scandals and shadows: A closer look at allegations of misconduct in Trump’s orbit

Donald Trump's picks for key roles in his second Cabinet have evoked strong reactions from several quarters. But this is not much different from his first term. They have denied these allegations but debate continues around public trust in them