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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

China's Trade Surplus Shrinks Sharply in March Amid AI Import Surge and Export Slowdown

Chinas trade balance dropped significantly in March, falling well below market expectations as a surge in imports collided with weaker-than-anticipated export growth. Official customs data revealed a trade surplus of...

Australian Business Confidence Crashes Amid Iran War Oil Shock

Australian business confidence suffered one of its steepest monthly declines on record last month, as the ongoing conflict involving Iran triggered a severe global oil shock that rattled markets and spooked company...

RBA's Hauser Flags Uncertainty on Rate Settings Amid Iran War Economic Risks

Australias central bank is treading carefully on monetary policy, with Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser admitting he lacks full confidence that current interest rates are calibrated correctly...

U.S.-Iran Tensions Rattle Asian Markets as Oil Surges Past $100

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Monday after weekend diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran collapsed without agreement, prompting Washington to announce plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The...

Dollar Holds Steady Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and BOJ Rate Hike Uncertainty

The U.S. dollar remained largely flat on Tuesday as currency markets balanced geopolitical risks from escalating U.S.-Iran tensions against hopes for renewed diplomatic progress. The dollar index edged up just 0.04% to...

Politics

NYC Protests Demand End to U.S. Arms Sales to Israel, Dozens Detained

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested in New York City on Monday during widespread protests calling for the United States to halt arms sales to Israel and withdraw its military support for the country. The antiwar...

Trump Nominates Korean-American Michelle Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea

Donald Trump has nominated Michelle Steel, a former Republican congresswoman from California, to serve as the United States ambassador to South Korea a diplomatic post that has remained vacant throughout his second term...

Prince Harry and Meghan Return to Australia for Mental Health and Veterans-Focused Tour

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have touched down in Australia for a four-day visit centered on mental health awareness, community resilience, and support for military veterans and their families....

North Korea Tests Missiles From New Destroyer Under Kim Jong Un's Watch

North Korea has conducted fresh missile tests from its newest warship, the Choe Hyon destroyer, as part of ongoing operational trials observed by leader Kim Jong Un and top military officials. State media outlet KCNA...

Carney's Liberals Clinch Parliamentary Majority After Ontario and Quebec By-Elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government following three special by-elections held Monday in Ontario and Quebec, CBC News reported. The milestone victory gives...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record High Amid AI Memory Demand Surge

SK Hynix shares soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, riding a wave of renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence infrastructure and fresh momentum from developments tied to fellow memory chipmaker SanDisk....

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Acquire Globalstar in Starlink Rivalry Move

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire satellite operator Globalstar Inc (NASDAQ: GSAT), marking a bold strategic push by the tech giant to challenge SpaceXs dominant Starlink...

Anthropic Discusses Frontier AI Model Mythos With Trump Administration Despite Pentagon Ban

Anthropic is actively engaging with the Trump administration about its latest frontier AI model, Mythos, even as the company navigates an ongoing dispute with the Pentagon, co-founder Jack Clark revealed Monday at the...

AI Deradicalization Tools: How Chatbots Could Help Combat Violent Extremism Online

As artificial intelligence platforms become more deeply embedded in daily life, concerns about their role in enabling dangerous behavior continue to grow. A New Zealand startup is now developing a groundbreaking tool that...

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Interact With Employees

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a photorealistic artificial intelligence version of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, designed to engage directly with employees on his behalf. According to the Financial Times, which cited...