"The arrival of a Biden administration has yet to be embraced with the same fanfare as Obama as President-elect, because Trump has done more damage to the relationship than George W. Bush. Trump's outward aggression affected all aspects of European life, be it trade, defense or even the emotional shared ideas and cultural ties. All those things suddenly seem debased and of less value." … [Read more...] about Trump has trashed America’s most important alliance. The rift with Europe could take decades to repair
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Trump administration taking steps to designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism in coming days
Trump's administration labeled Cuba as part of a so-called "Troika of Tyranny," which included Venezuela and Nicaragua, and has imposed bruising sanctions and other restrictions on all three countries in the name of combating socialism in the Western Hemisphere. A terrorism designation would likely please Cuban Americans and other voters who helped power Trump to victory in Florida though he ultimately lost the election. … [Read more...] about Trump administration taking steps to designate Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism in coming days
The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
The upper chamber also saw a big change on Wednesday as Sen. Charles SchumerChuck SchumerSchumer becomes new Senate majority leader US Chamber of Commerce to Biden, Congress: Business community 'ready to help' Why pretend senators can 'do impartial justice'? MORE (D-N.Y.) took over as majority leader, becoming the first Jewish senator to hold the position (The Hill). Additionally, three new Democratic senators were sworn in on Wednesday evening by Harris in her new role as vice president: Georgia’s Raphael WarnockRaphael WarnockThe Hill's Morning Report - President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Democrats torn on impeachment trial timing Here's what you need to know about Inauguration Day MORE and Jon OssoffJon OssoffThe Hill's Morning Report - President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Democrats torn on impeachment trial timing Here's what you need to know about Inauguration Day MORE, who won their runoffs on Jan. 5, and Alex PadillaAlex … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
Facebook must be broken up, the US government says in a groundbreaking lawsuit
Wednesday's legal action makes Facebook the second global tech company to be taken to court by US and state government officials this year over antitrust concerns. In October, the Justice Department and 11 states filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that it had stifled competition to maintain its powerful place in online search and search advertising. (Google has called the suit "deeply flawed" and that consumers use Google's platform because they choose to, not because they are forced to.) The last major tech antitrust suit before that, experts say, dates back to the US government's landmark case against Microsoft in the late 1990s and early 2000s. … [Read more...] about Facebook must be broken up, the US government says in a groundbreaking lawsuit
