Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump celebrate Bitcoin reaching $100K

The 16-year-old digital asset has experienced a meteoric rise this year, prompting celebration among crypto enthusiasts globally.
El Salvador President Nayib BukeleCasa Presidencial El Salvador

Trump’s transition running into early problems

From imperiled nominees to Republican division, it’s beginning to feel more like 2016 than the president-elect’s team wanted.
Defense Secretary-designate Pete HegsethNathan Howard/Reuters

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts until April as it waits on Trump

The group of oil exporters is curtailing about 6% of global oil supply, as they wait to see how the US president-elect’s priorities play out.
A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo in this illustration pictureDado Ruvic/File Photo/Reuters

Incoming Trump policies make ripples in Global South

Countries in Latin America and Africa are taking distinct approaches to prepare for the change in US administration.
A photo graph of Trump’s airplane.Brian Snyder/Reuters
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Why top Republicans are pushing to prioritize border over tax

It’s a plan that they say could work with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s tiny majority.
Incoming Senate GOP Leader John Thune, R-S.D.Nathan Howard/Reuters

Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump celebrate Bitcoin reaching $100K

The 16-year-old digital asset has experienced a meteoric rise this year, prompting celebration among crypto enthusiasts globally.
El Salvador President Nayib BukeleCasa Presidencial El Salvador

Incoming Trump policies make ripples in Global South

Countries in Latin America and Africa are taking distinct approaches to prepare for the change in US administration.
A photo graph of Trump’s airplane.Brian Snyder/Reuters

Bahamas rejects Trump’s deportation plan

The incoming Trump administration is considering deporting migrants to countries in the Caribbean, though the logistics are unclear.

Americans want US more engaged abroad, survey finds

The share of Americans who want to see the US more engaged internationally grew by 15 percentage points to 57% in the last year.

US Senate GOP eyes up to $85B for first spending bill to put toward border

Sen. John Hoeven said the party is looking to fund that with new energy permitting, among other proposals, while avoiding a round of deficit spending.

What the slim House Republican majority means for Trump’s agenda

The GOP has a razor-thin margin of error compared to 2017, but a more united party.

Trump’s transition running into early problems

From imperiled nominees to Republican division, it’s beginning to feel more like 2016 than the president-elect’s team wanted.

Democrats scramble for top committee seats

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive, has said she is interested in leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee next year.

Kash Patel target of Iranian cyberattack

It’s unclear if the attack was successful, or what, if any, material was compromised.

Republicans map out ambitious — and challenging — 2025 agenda

The party’s plans for total control of Washington rest on two major bills: One dominated by border security, the other by taxes.
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