https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/601b719e57b3eb66edb9e4a3/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ Alison Durkee's stories. Copyright 2025 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/16/kentucky-flooding-trump-issues-emergency-declaration-after-8-people-killed-by-storm/ Emergency crews have had to rescue more than 1,000 people in response to the flooding, and nearly 40,000 are still without power. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67b257c1e564ce65f7b07fed Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:33:11 -0500 2025-02-16T18:11:21-05:00 Emergency crews have had to rescue more than 1,000 people in response to the flooding, and nearly 40,000 are still without power. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/16/here-are-all-the-major-lawsuits-against-trump-and-musk-trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-let-it-fire-ethics-official/ Judges have blocked some of Trump and Musk's early moves—for now. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a53038b67da62226fca626 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:00:11 -0500 2025-02-16T16:11:12-05:00 Judges have blocked some of Trump and Musk's early moves—for now. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/16/zelensky-says-he-wont-accept-any-russia-deal-trump-makes-without-ukraine/ Trump said he would start negotiations on ending Russia’s war with Ukraine after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67b2270ad4d00161bfbb10ed Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:01:34 -0500 2025-02-16T14:10:57-05:00 Trump said he would start negotiations on ending Russia’s war with Ukraine after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/16/northern-lights-forecast-7-states-could-see-aurora-borealis-tonight/ The northern lights could be visible in northern states along the U.S.-Canada border Sunday. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67b20aab7e31dc183f00ae2d Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:09:14 -0500 2025-02-16T12:12:19-05:00 The northern lights could be visible in northern states along the U.S.-Canada border Sunday. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/13/trump-tariffs-live-updates-president-starts-process-for-reciprocal-tariffs-but-doesnt-impose-them-yet/ Economists have broadly predicted Trump’s tariffs will raise prices and harm the economy. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_679f82232c4edb1b234de3f9 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:20:02 -0500 2025-02-13T16:14:42-05:00 Economists have broadly predicted Trump’s tariffs will raise prices and harm the economy. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/13/senate-judiciary-committee-votes-to-approve-kash-patel-what-to-know-about-trumps-fbi-nominee/ Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_673631eae527cd7dcf1fe999 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:10:05 -0500 2025-02-13T12:10:57-05:00 Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/13/how-fbi-nominee-kash-patel-made-millions-off-his-loyalty-to-trump/ Patel is slated to join Trump’s administration after years of building a personal brand off the president. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_679b8a8be15d464bdcfa6882 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:59:13 -0500 2025-02-13T10:12:09-05:00 Patel is slated to join Trump’s administration after years of building a personal brand off the president. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/10/elon-musk-and-doges-access-to-student-loan-data-raises-concern-heres-what-to-know/ Student loan borrowers in California allege Musk’s reported access to Education Department data violates federal law. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67aa35736c50ec6f53c81c9c Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:32:54 -0500 2025-02-11T08:12:17-05:00 Student loan borrowers in California allege Musk’s reported access to Education Department data violates federal law. Business /business Business /business Law /law Money /money Breaking breaking-news Politics politics SEO News Stories seo-news-stories Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/trump-confirms-hes-serious-about-wanting-canada-as-51st-state/ Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warned business leaders Trump’s threats about absorbing the country are a “real thing.” Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a9213fc34f9761881dc7d8 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:48:36 -0500 2025-02-10T12:11:29-05:00 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warned business leaders Trump’s threats about absorbing the country are a “real thing.” Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/will-blake-lively-be-at-the-super-bowl-tabloid-rumors-suggest-rift-with-taylor-swift/ The actress was one of Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl guests last year, but it’s unclear if she’ll show up this year amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a915b2c69ae66bf16115b5 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:58:38 -0500 2025-02-09T16:10:50-05:00 The actress was one of Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl guests last year, but it’s unclear if she’ll show up this year amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Business /business Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/northern-lights-forecast-these-states-could-see-aurora-borealis-tonight/ The northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen states Sunday evening. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a90081c69ae66bf16115a7 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:30:59 -0500 2025-02-09T16:10:10-05:00 The northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen states Sunday evening. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/jd-vance-suggests-judges-arent-allowed-to-control-trump-after-courts-block-his-policies/ A slew of court rulings in recent weeks have hampered the Trump administration’s moves on issues like birthright citizenship and shutting down USAID. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a8e0bfc34f9761881dc7b9 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:26:35 -0500 2025-02-09T14:12:26-05:00 A slew of court rulings in recent weeks have hampered the Trump administration’s moves on issues like birthright citizenship and shutting down USAID. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/trumps-approval-rating-at-53-in-new-poll-but-americans-are-less-sure-about-elon-musk/ Most Americans, even Republicans, think Trump should be trying to do more to lower prices in his administration’s early weeks. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a8d246356aac1d137df7a4 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:09:27 -0500 2025-02-09T12:12:45-05:00 Most Americans, even Republicans, think Trump should be trying to do more to lower prices in his administration’s early weeks. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/06/project-2025-author-russell-vought-confirmed-by-senate-here-are-all-the-trump-officials-with-ties-to-policy-agenda/ Trump has named several people tied to Project 2025 to his administration, even after he disavowed the extreme policy agenda. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_673cfcf46983323dcb377a17 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:50:02 -0500 2025-02-06T20:12:09-05:00 Trump has named several people tied to Project 2025 to his administration, even after he disavowed the extreme policy agenda. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/06/heres-how-trumps-executive-orders-align-with-project-2025-as-co-author-nears-senate-confirmation/ Trump has long distanced himself from the controversial policy blueprint Project 2025, but is still taking steps that reflect its policy proposals. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_679fcc848c962001991d24a3 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:21:38 -0500 2025-02-06T10:10:33-05:00 Trump has long distanced himself from the controversial policy blueprint Project 2025, but is still taking steps that reflect its policy proposals. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/03/why-is-elon-musk-attacking-usaid-how-partisan-politics-made-foreign-aid-agency-suddenly-so-controversial/ Elon Musk said he and Trump want to shut down the agency because of its purportedly “radical” work, but the controversy seems mired in partisan politics. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67a11270c6839d14c71ded1b Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:14:02 -0500 2025-02-03T16:13:38-05:00 Elon Musk said he and Trump want to shut down the agency because of its purportedly “radical” work, but the controversy seems mired in partisan politics. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/02/what-to-know-about-trumps-usaid-changes-after-elon-musks-doge-accesses-classified-info/ Trump is reportedly trying to close the agency and move it under the State Department, which Democrats warn would be illegal. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_679fe4a88c962001991d24ae Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:38:09 -0500 2025-02-02T18:11:19-05:00 Trump is reportedly trying to close the agency and move it under the State Department, which Democrats warn would be illegal. Business /business Business /business Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/01/trump-signs-new-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-heres-what-to-know/ Economists broadly believe Trump's tariffs will hurt American consumers—and potentially tank the economy. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_66c38a144eb25e776d303c37 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:33:59 -0500 2025-02-02T10:08:30-05:00 Economists broadly believe Trump's tariffs will hurt American consumers—and potentially tank the economy. Business /business Business /business Money /money Breaking breaking-news Election 2024 election-2024 Politics politics topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/29/sen-bob-menendez-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison-in-corruption-case/ Prosecutors argued Menendez’s “conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. Senator has been convicted in the history of the Republic.” Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_679a57c50845426a0b9e2771 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:47:38 -0500 2025-01-29T16:18:12-05:00 Prosecutors argued Menendez’s “conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. Senator has been convicted in the history of the Republic.” Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/28/states-and-nonprofits-suing-trump-over-catastrophic-pause-in-federal-funding-immediate-nationwide-harm/ Trump's policy is "dangerous , reckless, illegal and unconstitutional," New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67991e9b98a6de6de0087020 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:27:23 -0500 2025-01-28T16:10:14-05:00 Trump's policy is "dangerous , reckless, illegal and unconstitutional," New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/28/can-trump-cancel-government-funds-through-impoundment-what-to-know-as-he-pauses-all-federal-assistance/ Legal experts argue Trump's temporary pause on all federal assistance is a "flagrant" violation of the law. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67925468341cdc2d456f52d4 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:28:08 -0500 2025-01-28T16:16:45-05:00 Legal experts argue Trump's temporary pause on all federal assistance is a "flagrant" violation of the law. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/24/no-trump-wont-likely-get-to-run-for-a-third-term-heres-why/ While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president could try to use legal loopholes to stay in power. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_6793bf53b50fcc51b02bff23 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:32:38 -0500 2025-01-24T11:32:47-05:00 While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president could try to use legal loopholes to stay in power. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/23/can-trump-end-birthright-citizenship-what-to-know-after-judge-blocks-executive-order/ A federal judge declared Trump's order is "blatantly unconstitutional" before blocking it Thursday. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67574efe95d8627fcffd2210 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:08:44 -0500 2025-01-23T14:08:53-05:00 A federal judge declared Trump's order is "blatantly unconstitutional" before blocking it Thursday. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/23/judge-blocks-trumps-birthright-citizenship-restrictions-in-court-for-now-blatantly-unconstitutional/ The order was scheduled to take effect in mid-February. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_67928ce5cac62a42225a7fb6 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:44:10 -0500 2025-01-23T14:18:12-05:00 The order was scheduled to take effect in mid-February. Business /business Business /business Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/21/tiktok-still-off-app-stores-as-trump-freezes-ban-heres-what-to-know/ Legal experts have warned restoring the app could open the companies to legal liability. Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/ content_678ff581261d63245454dc24 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:35:12 -0500 2025-01-21T14:35:21-05:00 Legal experts have warned restoring the app could open the companies to legal liability. Business /business Business /business Innovation /innovation Law /law Breaking breaking-news Politics politics Trump trump topline