07 January 2025

5 BIG THINGS } Axios + Top Stories/Most Popular

5 big things
1.The victors of Trump's tariffs
 




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Emily Peck,
Nathan Bomey
Updated 2 hours ago
-Business
McDonald's is ending some DEI programs

Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images



McDonald's on Monday said it is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Why it matters: Backlash against corporate DEI efforts appears to be intensifying ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.Go deeper (1 min. read)




Felix Salmon
2 hours ago
-Business
Meta takes another step Trumpwards

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios



Mark Zuckerberg moved further in the direction of MAGA on Monday, when he appointed three white men, including UFC chief executive and Trump friend Dana White, to the board of directors of Meta.

Why it matters: We're a long way from 2022, when Peter Thiel resigned from the same board in order to be able to support Trump-aligned candidates.Go deeper (1 min. read)




Stef W. Kight,
Stephen Neukam
12 hours ago
-Politics & Policy
Congress launches early immigration crackdown ahead of Trump inauguration

President-elect Trump talks with Majority Leader John Thune (left) and Speaker Mike Johnson. Photo: John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images



Hill leaders are setting up the first votes of the 119th Congress this week — on a bill at the center of a heated political debate over illegal immigration.

Why it matters: The expected votes in both chambers on the Laken Riley Act make clear Republicans plan to keep hitting the border issue — putting pressure on vulnerable Democrats trying to find their post-election footing.Go deeper (1 min. read)

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