Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains
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Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As Elon Musk sought to reassure Wall Street analysts on Tuesday that he would soon scale back his work with the federal government, the strain of his situation was audible in his voice. The world’s richest man said that he would continue arguing…

For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other
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For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The time after a presidential election can feel like a moment of clarity. The results, after all, are finally in. But over the last two decades, the post-election period hasn’t offered any clarity at all about the future of American politics. The winning…

Democrats May Be Down, but Their Appetite for Voting Hasn’t Dimmed
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Democrats May Be Down, but Their Appetite for Voting Hasn’t Dimmed

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines It can feel as if the Democratic Party has a lot of work to do before it is ready to win elections again. Its agenda appears exhausted. Its voters are disillusioned. Its politicians have struggled to muster vigorous opposition to President Trump. But…

Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.
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Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Americans are making too many solo dinner reservations. That was one takeaway from the annual World Happiness Report, which was released on Thursday and showed that the United States had dipped to its lowest slot in the country rankings — 24th — after…

Opinion | The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging
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Opinion | The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Trump presidency has taken on a “damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” quality. Pushing through a vast remake of the federal government and disruption of the global trade system is clearly something President Trump has wanted for a long time and now…

Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
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Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Germany’s centrist politicians are losing votes to the far right and the far left. They are losing faith in America, their longtime friend and protector. And they are rapidly losing what could be their best chance to address both those problems at once….

Most Voters Want Eric Adams to Resign as Approval Rating Hits Record Low
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Most Voters Want Eric Adams to Resign as Approval Rating Hits Record Low

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Just 20 percent of New York City voters approved of Mayor Eric Adams’s job performance in a poll released Wednesday, and more than half said he should resign, demonstrating that he faces a daunting path to re-election this year. Mr. Adams’s approval rating…

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
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The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines It has been a rocky few months for Christian Lindner, and for the German political system that he has thrown into chaos. In November, Mr. Lindner, who was the federal finance minister, effectively toppled Germany’s fragile government in a bid for his political…