Drug Companies Face Hostility As They Hope for Allies among Trumps Health Picks

Trump's Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Defense, was investigated in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.

CNBC - 24m

Trump's surprising Labor pick

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...

The Hill - 1h

Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.

Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt.

The New York Times - 9h

Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director

Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...

CBS News - 4h

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s CDC Pick, Wasn’t on Anyone’s Radar

But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.

The New York Times - 4h

Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...

CBS News - 3h

Trump picks former Gingrich aide to lead Domestic Policy Council

Politico - 5d

Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK

Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...

The Guardian - 1h

Trump picks Arkansas banker Warren Stephens as ambassador to the UK

Executive donated to president-elect’s campaign but his family’s bank was once associated with the Clintons

Financial Times - 49m

News updates from December 2: Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote; Nato chief warns Trump of threat to US if Ukraine takes bad deal

Financial Times - 1h

Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

The New York Times - 6h

Is OpenAI Getting Into the Advertising Business? The Company Is Sending Mixed Messages

The AI giant’s CFO says it’s looking into ads, but adds that it has no active plans as yet.

Inc. - 6h

Spanish deliver company Glovo to employ riders on a permanent basis

Yahoo News - 3h

Better drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma

Artificial intelligence is changing the way industries do business

ABC News - 4h

Ravens’ loss to Eagles highlights potential hole in their playoff hopes. How concerned should they be — and what comes next?

Can Baltimore trust kicker Justin Tucker the rest of the season? And if there's any doubt, should they change how they use him?

Yahoo Sports - 19h

12/1: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,"a look at President-elect Donald Trump's controversial decision to top Kash Patel to lead the FBI — although there isn't a vacancy at the top of ...

CBS News - 11h

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss says he's battling health issue, urges men to get blood work

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss disclosed on Sunday he's facing a serious health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.

NBC News - 8h

New Video Claims NZXT PC Rental Program Is "A Scam," Company Says It's Looking Into It

A new report alleges that PC hardware company NZXT's PC rental program is "shady and manipulative." The video from Gamers Nexus (via The Verge ) accuses NZXT of changing prices and parts between ...

GameSpot - 3h

49ers injury bug: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason among those headed to injured reserve

San Francisco has been dealing with a rash of injuries -- and off-field tragedies -- all season

CBS Sports - 1h

French government faces vote of no confidence

Yahoo News - 5h

Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year

Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

CBS News - 3h

Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.

ABC News - 1h

French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone

ABC News - 5h

Intel’s next CEO faces ‘deadweight’ that won’t be easy to lift

Pat Gelsinger bet his legacy on returning Intel to manufacturing greatness. That puts his successor in a tough spot.

MarketWatch - 5h

Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse

Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.

BBC News - 5h

Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing

The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...

NBC News - 2h

French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.

The New York Times - 2h

Ex-House staffer facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition: Capitol Police

A House staffer is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition after “officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition” in his bag at the Cannon House Office ...

The Hill - 43m