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As Donald Trump reasserts his influence on U.S. policy and global affairs, America finds itself at a crossroads. America Under Trump is a deep-dive series by EconoTimes, analyzing the sweeping economic, social, and geopolitical shifts under his leadership. From trade wars and tax reforms to foreign policy and domestic unrest, this series explores the impact of Trump's decisions on markets, businesses, and everyday citizens. Through expert analysis, data-driven insights, and exclusive commentary, we unpack the lasting effects of Trump’s governance on the future of America and the world.

US under Trump Series

GOP Senator Tuberville Faces Backlash: ‘Not Our Job’ to Vet Trump Nominees Amid Scandal Shocks Senate

Dec 06, 2024 15:16 pm UTC| Politics

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville ignited controversy on Thursday after stating that it is not our job to vet President-elect Donald Trumps Cabinet nominees. The Republican lawmaker made the remark during an interview with...

US under Trump Series

Jim Jordan Defends Trump: ‘He’s Never Been About Retribution’—Critics Say Actions Speak Louder

Dec 06, 2024 15:09 pm UTC| Politics

Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has denied allegations that President-elect Donald Trump harbors plans for retribution, defending the incoming leaders intentions as speculation swirls around reports of preemptive pardons by...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump’s Shocking Election Reform Speech: ‘Too Big to Rig!’ Sparks Debate on Border and Voting Overhaul

Dec 06, 2024 15:04 pm UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump took the stage Thursday at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards to accept the Patriot of the Year award and deliver a fiery speech outlining his plans for sweeping reforms. Held in Long Island, New...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump’s Radical Election Overhaul Plan Sparks Outrage—‘Citizenship Papers and Same-Day Voting? Unbelievable,’ Critics Claim

Dec 06, 2024 15:00 pm UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump has reignited national debate over voting rights with a sweeping proposal to overhaul the U.S. electoral system. Speaking Thursday night at a Fox Nation-organized event in Long Island, where he...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Controversial Appointment of David Sacks as AI and Crypto Czar Sparks ‘Unprecedented Industry Debate’

Dec 06, 2024 10:43 am UTC| Politics

Former PayPal COO David Sacks has been appointed as the White Houses first-ever cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) czar by former President Donald Trump, signaling a major shift in how the federal government...

US under Trump Series

Trump Asked to Redraw Oregon Borders: 'Eastern Oregonians Are Fed Up!' Greater Idaho Sparks Fierce Debate

Dec 05, 2024 17:21 pm UTC| Politics

The Greater Idaho Movement, a campaign advocating for eastern and central counties of Oregon to secede and join Idaho, has formally requested support from President-elect Donald Trump. The groups letter emphasized strong...

US under Trump Series

Trump Assassination Hearing Erupts in Chaos: 'Out of Line!' Sparks Congressional Feud

Dec 05, 2024 17:19 pm UTC| Politics

A heated exchange between Representative Pat Fallon of Texas and Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. dominated the final meeting of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. The session,...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets

Most Asian currencies held steady on Thursday after modest gains, as markets continued to price in the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The US Dollar Index edged 0.1% higher following an overnight dip...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian stock markets traded mostly subdued on Thursday, mirroring the modest uptick seen on Wall Street as investors positioned themselves ahead of next weeks Federal Reserve meeting. Market sentiment remained cautiously...

China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to direct his focus toward revitalizing Chinas weakening economy rather than pursuing territorial expansion, highlighting widening economic contrasts...

IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears

International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz is making his first trip to China since leaving his position as chief of staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking a significant moment ahead of...

Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low as Asian Stocks Struggle and Markets Bet on Fed Rate Cut

The U.S. dollar fell to a five-week low on Thursday as Asian stocks opened the trading day with muted performance, reflecting growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its meeting next week....

Politics

Cuba Reaffirms Anti-Drug Cooperation as Tensions Rise in the Caribbean

Cuban authorities announced that the island is intensifying its fight against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard despite heightened political tensions and an...

Drones Spotted Near Zelenskiy’s Flight Path in Ireland Trigger Security Alert

An Irish naval vessel detected as many as five drones operating close to the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiys aircraft as he arrived in Ireland for a state visit, according to local media reports on...

Australia Progresses AUKUS Review as U.S. Affirms Strong Support

Australia is moving forward with the newly received United States review of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, signalling renewed confidence in the trilateral defence pact with the U.S. and the United...

Trump Administration Tightens H-1B Visa Vetting With New Focus on Free Speech and Censorship

The Trump administration has introduced stricter vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants, targeting professionals in highly skilled fields often recruited by major U.S. tech companies. According to an internal State...

California Launches Portal for Reporting Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

California has introduced a new online portal that enables the public to submit videos, photos, and other evidence of potential misconduct by federal immigration agents. The initiative comes as immigration enforcement...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...