Blinken to appear at Afghanistan withdrawal hearing, top Republican says

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the outgoing chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to testify before the committee about the Biden ...

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Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave. The US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.

GOP senator blocks promotion of top general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) is holding up the promotion for a top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the deadly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a source has told The ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo".

GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

U.S. wants real, extended pauses in fighting in Gaza, Antony Blinken says

The United States wants real and extended pauses in fighting in Gaza so assistance can get to people who need it, but the best way to help people would be to end the war, U.S.

Menendez Brothers to appear in court in hearing that could bring them closer to release

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that ...

Blinken heads to last G7 meeting of Biden presidency; Ukraine, Mideast top agenda

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is leaving on a diplomatic trip to Europe that includes a meeting of foreign ministers from the leading industrialized nations that will focus on the wars in ...

Blinken condemns North Korean ICBM test, says 8,000 DPRK troops deployed near Ukraine border

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Ukraine's border and are expected to engage in combat for Russia. Blinken said the use of ...

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next year

World - ABC News - November 14

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Clear picture’ of imminent military aid after Blinken talks, says Kyiv

Antony Blinken briefs Ukraine’s foreign minister in Brussels; US secretary of state calls for Nato allies to step up as Trump era looms. What we know on day 995 Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover, U.N. says

The United Nations’ mission to Afghanistan said that the Taliban had arbitrarily detained journalists 256 times since their takeover three years ago.

Middle East crisis live: US wants Gaza fighting pause, Blinken says, but will not limit arms transfers despite Israel missing aid deadline

Humanitarian groups say almost none of the US’s demands that Israel improve conditions in Gaza have been met. The US wants real and extended pauses in fighting in Gaza so assistance can get to ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Blinken Visits NATO Headquarters

The U.S. secretary of state met with European allies rattled by the American election results at a critical moment for Ukraine and the alliance.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz says he's withdrawing

Matt Gaetz said he is withdrawing his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Republicans to vote on Senate leader Wednesday, GOP appears poised to retain House majority

Votes are still being counted in key U.S. House races, but it's looking more likely that President-elect Donald Trump will take office with the Republicans holding majorities in both chambers of ...

Gérard Depardieu to miss hearing in sexual assault case, lawyer says

French movie icon Gerard Depardieu was scheduled to appear at a pre-trial hearing in Paris for his sexual assault case Monday, but his lawyer says the 75-year-old is too sick to attend. The case ...

Idaho murders suspect "deserves to die," victim's mom says after hearing

Bryan Kohberger is accused of the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.

Democratic Senator 'looks forward' to hearing what Rubio has to say

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) said Sunday she “looks forward” to hearing what Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has to say about his new nomination after being picked as President-elect Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Musk says Trump’s podcast appearances made ‘big difference’ in election

X owner claims ex-president’s casual conversations on Joe Rogan and other shows helped bring him to victory. Donald Trump’s stunning election triumph was won partly thanks to his willingness to ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Rudy Giuliani says he's out of money during court appearance

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump says it’s ‘tough’ for Republicans to win the popular vote

Former President Trump argued that Republicans winning the popular vote is “tough” because of Democratic strength in certain strongholds ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. Trump said at a rally in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

The state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a sweeping bill that would erode the power of the Democratic governor and attorney general and hand the G.O.P. more control over elections.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

EU top jobs hearings stalled by political infighting over hard right alliances

The process of vetting candidates for some of the European Union’s top jobs has bogged down in acrimony

World - ABC News - November 13

Opposition parties ask South Africa's top court to revive impeachment hearings for the president

Two South African opposition parties have asked the country’s top court to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in ...

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Dutch coalition survives crisis over top official resignation decrying offensive comments

The Dutch government dominated by hard-right leader Geert Wilders looked survive a government crisis that centered on the resignation of the finance state secretary over what she saw as denigrating ...

World - ABC News - November 15

Top throws of the week: Colorado's Shedeur Sanders makes his regular appearance, joined by new faces

Five quarterbacks who made us do double-takes this week

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Addressing America’s unfinished business in Afghanistan

Rescuing our Afghan partners will fulfill our sacred promise, taking seriously the terrorist threats from Afghanistan will keep us safe, and closing Guantanamo will end a shameful chapter.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Donald Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general choice after Matt Gaetz steps aside – live

Former Florida attorney general is longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during first impeachment trial. Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general pick after Gaetz steps aside Bondi ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after he withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general amid sexual misconduct ...

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Trump says he didn't hear New York rally comedian, doesn't know him

Former President Trump says he does not know the controversial comedian who performed at his Madison Square Garden rally Sunday and didn't hear him speak — his most extensive public comments yet on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Dr. Deborah Birx says she is "excited" for data discussions in RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings

Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while Robert F. Kennedy has ...

Birx says she is "excited" for data-driven discussions in RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings

Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is "excited" for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert ...

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