The Biden administration official on leaving Trump with a ‘strong hand’, export controls on AI chips — and why war with China is not inevitable
President upended US efforts to combat climate change and accelerate clean energy development, according to FT analysis
Outgoing president moves to protect trio from potential legal action after Trump threatened retribution against political foes
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald Trump
US maintains agreement will go into force before Donald Trump takes office
Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings
President echoes Dwight Eisenhower to warn against rise of ‘tech industrial complex’ and misinformation
New measures give Congress power over attempts to roll back restrictions
Hubris kept him too long in the presidential race and he will be remembered chiefly for easing Trump’s return
Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policies
Donald Trump calls for American steel group to remain independent company
Action will protect 625mn acres of ocean as outgoing president seeks to bolster environmental legacy
Companies threaten legal action in response to outgoing president’s decision
President set to kill Nippon Steel’s bid in one of his final acts in office
Biden administration races to provide Kyiv with additional support before Donald Trump takes office
Industry fears Republican administration could undo $43bn of commitments made by Biden White House
Wave of appointments attempts to balance rightward swing on the federal bench with a diverse range of candidates
President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan
New emissions targets set in attempt to leave stronger framework before Donald Trump takes office
Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm says Donald Trump listened better to suffering rust-belt communities
Move comes less than two weeks after US president pardoned his son Hunter
Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security risk
Parting shot at geopolitical rival is effort to shelter US manufacturers from green-energy powerhouse
Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter invites comparison to Donald Trump’s most censured actions
