Trump’s Middle East Envoy Has Prior Ties to Oil-Rich Nations There
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Trump’s Middle East Envoy Has Prior Ties to Oil-Rich Nations There

Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the conflicts his new role will present.
Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?
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Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?

The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class.
The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent
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The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.
How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales
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How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.