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Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

Jan. 20, 2025 22:04 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also happen to be among the world’s richest men. That's a shift from tradition, especially for a president who has characterized himself...

Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence

Jan. 17, 2025 07:13 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Democratic Party's left wing has warned for decades that America is moving toward an oligarchy in which a handful of billionaires controls much of the nation's wealth and political power. President Joe Biden elevated such concerns from the Oval Office for the...

As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

Jan. 16, 2025 20:04 PM EST

President Joe Biden's pointed warning about the U.S. becoming an “ oligarchy ” of tech billionaires will be illustrated at Donald Trump's inauguration, when the world's three richest men will sit on the dais as Trump is sworn in for a second term. Elon Musk, the world's...

Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel

Jan. 16, 2025 15:30 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut. And in turn, Bessent...

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honor

Jan. 04, 2025 18:36 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. Former...

Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

Dec. 17, 2024 22:04 PM EST

President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty after feeling bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his first term. His first pick happened during the campaign: JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate,...

Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights

Dec. 10, 2024 15:09 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite years of internal turmoil and changes, Open Society Foundations wants those in the human rights sector to know their movements will still receive support from the organization, its president Binaifer Nowrojee said Tuesday. The foundations, founded by...

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

Nov. 22, 2024 21:44 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he'll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary, one of several personnel decisions that he unveiled as he closed out the workweek. ...

What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary

Nov. 22, 2024 19:53 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Bessent is a past supporter of Democrats who has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump. He’s an...

Trump says he will nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department

Nov. 22, 2024 19:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he will nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department.