Trump called the climate crisis a scam. It could prove a gift to China.

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at a 2017 event in Beijing

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Russia's new Iranian missiles could make the front lines in Ukraine far more dangerous

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A missile launched in Iran in a picture received by Reuters in August 2020. The missile type is part of Iran's growing missile arsenal.

WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump's early Cabinet picks show how much he values loyalty in his second term

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President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday, he's already making it clear how different his second administration will be.

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Elon Musk and MAGA's online pressure campaign failed to sway GOP senators

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GOP senators did not choose Sen. Rick Scott to be their next leader, showing the limits of the influence of online MAGA figures like Elon Musk.

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Saudi Arabia's ruler used to be one of Trump's biggest fans. This time it's complicated.

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Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman shakes Donald Trump's hand.
Donald Trump cultivated connections with Saudi Arabia during his time as president and after he left office. Mohammed bin Salman seemed to welcome his brash style.

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How Trump could exploit a looming global struggle for rare-earth minerals

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Donald Trump could seek to broker a deal with Putin to gain better US access to developing Central Asia's rare Earth mineral resources — and exclude China.

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Ukraine hoped to force Russia to pick between 2 fronts. Putin chose both.

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A Russian soldier fires a howitzer toward a Ukrainian position in the Kursk region in September.

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OpenAI is reportedly struggling to improve its next big AI model. It's a warning for the entire AI industry.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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Elon Musk and MAGA's next big fight: Who replaces Mitch McConnell?

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Elon Musk and a variety of MAGA-aligned figures are loudly backing Florida Sen. Rick Scott to be the next Senate Majority Leader.

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The blue wall was Kamala Harris' clearest path to the White House. Here's why it faded away.

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Vice President Kamala Harris made a final push for votes with an Election Day eve rally in Philadelphia.

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