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The presidency of Donald Trump began at noon EST on January 20, 2017, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, succeeding Barack Obama.

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Report: SEC Offering Eligible Employees $50,000 to Resign or Retire
Report: SEC Offering Eligible Employees $50,000 to Resign or Retire
March 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly participating in the Trump administration’s effort to reduce the size of the federal government by offering eligible Commission employees...

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Trump Says Proposed Tariffs Will Take Effect March 4
Trump Says Proposed Tariffs Will Take Effect March 4
February 27, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. will impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, President Donald Trump announced Thursday (Feb. 27). Trump wrote in a post on Truth...

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FTC Nominee Mark Meador Says Agency Should Target Tech Censorship
FTC Nominee Mark Meador Says Agency Should Target Tech Censorship
February 25, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, said Tuesday (Feb. 25) during a Senate confirmation hearing that the agency should...

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Justice Department Says CFPB Will Be Streamlined, Not Dismantled
Justice Department Says CFPB Will Be Streamlined, Not Dismantled
February 25, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Justice Department attorneys reportedly said late Monday (Feb. 24) in court filings that the Trump administration plans to streamline, not dismantle, the Consumer Financial Protection...

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Canadian Banks’ Earnings Clouded by Economic Uncertainty
Canadian Banks’ Earnings Clouded by Economic Uncertainty
February 24, 2025  |  Earnings

Canadian banks are set to announce their quarterly earnings this week, and while analysts are optimistic about the results, they note that potential U.S. tariffs...

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State AGs Join Suit to Block CFPB Shutdown
State AGs Join Suit to Block CFPB Shutdown
February 24, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Twenty-three state attorneys general have joined a lawsuit fighting the shutdown of the CFPB. In an amicus brief filed last week, the states argue that...

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Trump Allies Reportedly Worried DOGE Attacks on CFPB Could Backfire
Trump Allies Reportedly Worried DOGE Attacks on CFPB Could Backfire
February 23, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has long been a target of Republican ire. But now, efforts by the newly created Department of Government Efficiency...

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Temu Switches Supply Chain Management Style Following Trump Tariffs
Temu Switches Supply Chain Management Style Following Trump Tariffs
February 11, 2025  |  eCommerce

eCommerce giant Temu is reportedly overhauling its Chinese supply chain following new U.S. tariffs. In a change that could lead to higher prices, the shopping...

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Report: China Suggests TikTok Can Decide Independently on Potential Deals
Report: China Suggests TikTok Can Decide Independently on Potential Deals
January 20, 2025  |  Social Commerce

China reportedly signaled that it would be open to a transaction that would keep TikTok available in the United States. The country’s foreign ministry said...

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