Macro
Trump escalates effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
A commission that will report to the president will assess the mortgage fraud allegations against her and consider evidence from a hearing next month.
Topic
Trump-escalates
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Consumer
Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
UK breakup push escalates amid historic pact after Trump backs reunification of Ireland
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders signed a historic joint declaration in Cardiff, warning that Westminster's time is coming to an end.
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.' latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Canada trade war with import bans, federal contract restrictions
As the U.S.-Canada trade fight expands from tariffs into import bans, trucking and logistics providers could face more uncertainty. The post Trump escalates Ca…
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating his country's dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands
Geopolitics
Canada erects giant 'Lake Ontario' sign as spat with Trump over name escalates
Meanwhile, Trump posts video of himself kicking over a Lake Ontario sign and replacing it with Lake America sign. Donald Trump and Canada continued a verbal du…
Geopolitics
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates
President Donald Trump says he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensi…
Geopolitics
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on autos after Carney vows to retaliate
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
Autos
Trump escalates trade war with Canada with threat to raise tariffs on vehicles and steel - live
The president says a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, steel and auto parts will take effect on 1 January 2027Sign up for the US Breaking News email. Donald…
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027
Geopolitics
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
Housing
Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue
The appeal escalates the legal fight over the controversial project to the nation's highest court.
Energy
Oil prices climb after tanker struck off Saudi Arabia, Trump escalates Iran threats
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Consumer
Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media
The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a "brazen act."
Geopolitics
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Iran threats as poll shows Americans feel stressed about higher prices
Recent CBS News polling data shows Americans are feeling the strain of higher prices as the Iran war continues to impact oil and gas costs. CBS News' Olivia Ri…
Trump's fight with Jimmy Kimmel escalates as the FCC puts ABC under review
The Federal Communications Commission says its review is looking at whether the network's diversity initiatives are discriminatory but it comes just a day afte…
Energy
Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron
Analysts say the IRGC seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in a tit-for-tat move after a U.S. naval blockade and seizure of an Iranian ship.
Trump tests loyalty of Christian supporters as erratic behavior escalates
The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.
