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Donald Trump’s inauguration to offer early foreign policy clues

In a break from tradition, several foreign politicians and heads of state are on the guest list, including Javier Milei of Argentina and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.
A supporter wears clothing with “Make Canada Great Again” in DC.Daniel Cole/Reuters

Diary: Canada gets ready to celebrate

Polite and slightly nervous, the US’ northern neighbor prepares for inauguration.
Gary J. Wood

Economic indicators could get ‘foggier,’ a Fed Bank president says

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, who joins the central bank’s voting panel this year, sees the economy stabilizing at a strong level but warned of “muddled” data that could complicate the Fed’s job.
Brendan McDermid/Reuters

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law

The ban will go into effect Sunday — though incoming US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring ways to save the app.
US Supreme CourtJonathan Ernst/Reuters

Greg Casar has a plan for Democrats

The Texas Democrat thinks the party needs to lean into working class issues.
Greg Casar in 2022.Michael A. McCoy/Reuters

As DNC fight sharpens, Democrats move past Biden

The DNC race lays bare the party’s internal debates about how to organize in the wake of defeat.
Ben Wikler speaks at a rally with former US President Barack Obama in 2022.Daniel Steinle/Reuters

House lawmakers to vote on Republican-led wildfire prevention bill

The Fix Our Forests Act could be one of the first House-passed bills under the Trump administration.

Jared Kushner and Dubai billionaire to partner on Trump hotel in Serbia

Kushner’s investment firm and Dubai billionaire Mohamed Alabbar will work on a project Trump himself considered before running for president in 2016.

Marco Rubio set to be first confirmation to Trump’s cabinet: Reports

Early signals from Democrats point toward allowing a vote on Rubio’s confirmation on Day 1.

The Senate’s new power duo is John Fetterman and Katie Britt

It’s a new breed of bipartisan alliance compared with the gangs of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Ideological extremes are growing in the US, new survey finds

The share of Americans who identify as moderate has declined over time, while people increasingly identify as conservative or liberal.

The New York Times rethinks political endorsements

The paper has already dropped local endorsements, and a broader, more radical change may be underway.

Trump, Musk dined with Microsoft CEO at Mar-a-Lago

Satya Nadella is the latest corporate chief to visit the president-elect before he takes office.

‘I don’t over-promise’: John Thune builds his own bond with Trump

The new Senate majority leader didn’t need Trump’s endorsement like the House speaker did. But it’s important to stay close.

Ramaswamy eyeing Ohio governor’s race

He’s reported as a contender to replace JD Vance in the Senate. But he has another goal.

Marco Rubio previews hawkish China approach in confirmation hearing

China has “cheated, hacked and stolen” its way to global power, Sen. Marco Rubio said.

Trump tops risk factors for Latin America in 2025

The region relies heavily on agricultural exports so threats of tariffs from the incoming US president may leave many countries vulnerable.

Republicans will only have themselves to blame if can’t pass Trump agenda: Hern

House conservative Rep. Kevin Hern made the remarks in an interview with Semafor’s Elana Schor Tuesday.