What Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Trump’s Executive Order, Explained

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What is a sovereign wealth fund and why does Trump want one for the U.S.?
Tucked into the stack of the more than 50 executive orders President Trump has signed since taking office is the plan to create a new sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly will it do and where ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
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An American sovereign wealth fund is risky, but not crazy
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The fool’s gold of a US sovereign wealth fund
President Trump's proposal to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund is flawed, as it would not generate new wealth and would likely rely on government debt, opening the door to political interference ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump signs executive order empowering DOGE; what's next for the Middle East
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What to know about Trump's executive order on foreign bribery practices
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Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here's what to know
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Trump signs executive order stripping funds from schools requiring COVID-19 vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to defund schools and other education agencies that require COVID-19 vaccines for students and staff. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. ...The Hill - 4d -
The legal blowback to Trump's executive orders
The judicial branch is reviewing legal challenges to President Trump's sweeping executive actions, which could lead to rulings against some of his decisions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Legal challenges to Trump executive orders
President Trump is pressing forward with his efforts to set his agenda in motion, despite several legal challenges to his flurry of executive orders. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.CBS News - 4d
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