US Domestic News Roundup: Spending Shifts Online, Trump's Picks, and International Tensions

This report summarizes key US domestic news, highlighting a shift from physical Black Friday shopping to online spending, Trump's strategic appointments, and his international engagements. It also covers Biden's response to threats against lawmakers and Trump's warning to BRICS nations regarding currency challenges.

Amidst a changing retail landscape, Black Friday spending by Americans witnessed a shift towards online platforms, with growth in brick-and-mortar retail barely edging 0.7%, according to Mastercard estimates.

President-elect Donald Trump has shown his willingness to make bold strategic moves, nominating Kash Patel, a loyalist, to lead the FBI, while also engaging in critical discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about trade and tariffs.

Responses to recent threats against lawmakers have involved President Joe Biden collaborating with the FBI. Additionally, Trump has warned BRICS nations against introducing a new currency to replace the U.S. dollar, threatening high tariffs.