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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 Technology and Chipmaking Stocks Slide as AI Spending Concerns Shake Markets

Asian technology and chipmaking stocks fell sharply on Monday as investor caution intensified over growing uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) spending and its impact on future earnings. The sell-off...

China’s November Economic Data Signals Slowing Industrial Output and Weak Consumer Demand

Chinas economic momentum showed further signs of strain in November as key indicators pointed to slower growth in industrial output and a sharper-than-expected slowdown in consumer spending, according to official data...

Oil Prices Rebound as U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Offset Oversupply Concerns

Oil prices edged higher on Monday, recovering part of last weeks sharp decline, as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela fueled concerns over potential supply disruptions. These worries...

Dollar Struggles as Markets Eye Key Central Bank Decisions and Global Rate Outlooks

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Monday, extending losses near a two-month low, while the euro and British pound held relatively steady as investors awaited a series of critical central bank decisions this week....

Asian Stocks Slide as Central Bank Decisions and Key Data Keep Investors Cautious

Asian stock markets opened the week lower as investors reduced risk exposure amid thin year-end liquidity, looming central bank decisions, and a packed schedule of delayed economic data releases. Early Monday trading saw...

Politics

Special Prosecutor Alleges Yoon Suk Yeol Sought North Korea Provocation to Justify Martial Law

A South Korean special prosecutor has accused former President Yoon Suk Yeol of attempting to provoke North Korea into an armed confrontation as part of an alleged plot to justify the declaration of martial law in December...

Supporters Gather Ahead of Verdict in Jimmy Lai’s Landmark Hong Kong National Security Trial

Supporters of Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai queued overnight outside the citys High Court on Monday as anticipation grew ahead of the verdict in his landmark national security trial, a case that...

Korea Zinc Plans $6.78 Billion U.S. Smelter Investment With Government Partnership

Korea Zincs board is set to convene on Monday to vote on a major overseas investment plan that could significantly strengthen the supply chain for critical minerals in the United States. According to a source familiar with...

Hong Kong Democratic Party Disbands After Member Vote Amid Security Crackdown

Hong Kongs last major opposition party, the Democratic Party, has voted to disband, marking a significant moment in the citys political history and underscoring the impact of Chinas national security crackdown on liberal...

Ukraine’s NATO Concession Unlikely to Shift Peace Talks, Experts Say

Ukraines recent offer to abandon its long-standing ambition to join NATO is unlikely to have a major impact on ongoing peace talks with Russia, according to several foreign policy and security experts. During discussions...

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

iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it prepares to go private through an acquisition by Picea Robotics, its primary...

Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges

Nvidia is evaluating whether to expand production capacity for its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips after demand from Chinese customers significantly exceeded current supply, according to multiple sources...

SpaceX Begins IPO Preparations as Wall Street Banks Line Up for Advisory Roles

SpaceX has reportedly begun the early stages of preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. According to a report from...

SpaceX Insider Share Sale Values Company Near $800 Billion Amid IPO Speculation

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has reportedly authorized an insider share sale that places its valuation at approximately $800 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report published Friday. The move...

Mizuho Raises Broadcom Price Target to $450 on Surging AI Chip Demand

Mizuho Securities has raised its price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), highlighting accelerating momentum in the companys artificial intelligence business and a rapidly expanding long-term backlog. The brokerage...