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To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press | Robert Reich

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World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Boris Epshteyn, the Trump Lawyer Who Wields Outsize Influence on the Next White House

Boris Epshteyn has quickly become one of the most powerful figures in the early days of the presidential transition, even floating his own name to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Former NATO chief warns of tension in alliance with Trump's return to White House

James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance because President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Former White House aide: Cabinet picks show Trump's 'drunk on power'

Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for President-elect Trump, said his recent Cabinet picks stem from him being “drunk on power.” In an MSNBC appearance Friday afternoon, Matthews said the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy

Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press

With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91

As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations

A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Slegers presses case for Arsenal job with derby win

The calls for Renee Slegers to be appointed permanent Arsenal manager could soon reach a crescendo after an impressive north London derby win over Tottenham.

Associated Press cutting staff through buyouts

The Associated Press is slashing a number of jobs as a cost cutting measure, the company confirmed this week. In a note to staff on Monday, CEO Daisy Veerasingham wrote the AP is will offer "a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Biden to nation: 'You can't love your country only when you win'

President Joe Biden stepped into the White House Rose Garden on Thursday to speak to the nation for the first time since his party's bruising defeat at the polls.

Trump picks oil and gas industry CEO Chris Wright as next energy secretary

Oilfield services exec denies climate crisis and is expected to support Trump’s plan to maximize oil and gas production. Donald Trump said on Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas industry ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump's top priorities will be tax cuts, Iran sanctions and tariffs

Tax cuts are 'a signature part of his program,' Mnuchin said in a "Squawk Box" interview.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy for transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as his pick for transportation secretary in the next administration.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Trump names former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary

McMahon, a former professional wrestling executive who is co-chair of Trump's transition team, led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

England v Germany buildup, Premier League press conferences – football news

Your weekly Friday fix of rolling news including a look back at the midweek European action and buildup to the Lionesses at Wembley and another big Premier League weekend . Ian Graham was one of ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Stefanik presses Harris to disavow Cuban's comment on female Trump supporters

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is the No. 3 ranking member in the House majority, said she thinks Vice President Harris should speak out against billionaire Mark Cuban's comments ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

‘It is a little analog’: how the Associated Press calls election winners in the US

AP’s David Scott talks about how the newsroom predicts who won, the ‘red mirage’ and one county’s whiteboard. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The way the US counts ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Warren calls for pressing forward, taking 'opportunities to fight back'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.

Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations

The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term

Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Exxon chief presses Trump to stay in Paris climate agreement

Exxon CEO Darren Woods urged President-elect Trump to stay in the Paris climate agreement as the oil and gas industry prepares for the new administration. In an interview with The Wall Street ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Reporters Without Borders says it’s pressing charges against X

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Associated Press to cut 8% of staff through layoffs and buyouts

Agency president says fewer than half of cuts should affect news division as 121 people reportedly given buyout offers. The Associated Press announced on Monday that it plans to reduce its ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Oversight panel presses FEMA administrator on hurricane relief discrimination allegations

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee grilled Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell on Tuesday over a since-fired FEMA employee's directive that staff ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What Trump's second term could mean for the media and freedom of the press

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter ...

Insults, and bottles, fly in fiery Fury-Till press conference

The Tommy Fury vs. Darren Till kickoff press conference descended into utter chaos after John Fury launched a liquid attack on the former UFC star.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

The White House on Wednesday sought to contain the damage from President Biden’s comments a day earlier suggesting former President Trump's supporters were garbage, remarks the president’s team ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

10 Takeaways From Trump’s Win on Election Night 2024

America’s democracy will again be put to the test, and its government will veer sharply to the right. Kamala Harris and Democrats were dealt stunning defeats across the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting

President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.

What Elon Musk gains from a friend in the White House

Entrepreneur’s decision to back Trump carries both risks and rewards

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...