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Cole says Republicans should 'be working with' Trump 'to try and achieve his objectives'
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said in an interview Sunday that Republicans should “be working with” President-elect Trump “to try and achieve his ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'
Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric
On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
LOOK: Cowboys' Dak Prescott appears to say 'we f---ing suck' on sidelines during Week 9 loss to Falcons
Dallas' many holes were apparent in Sunday's defeatSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities
Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
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Germany's defense minister says damage to 2 Baltic data cables appears to be sabotage
Germany’s defense minister says officials have to assume that damage to two data cables under the Baltic Sea was caused by sabotageWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Dana Carvey says he can't impersonate Elon Musk 'very well' after SNL appearance
Comedian Dana Carvey knocked his impersonation of billionaire Elon Musk on a recent episode of "Saturday Night Live" during a Friday podcast episode. "I can't do Elon Musk very well," Carvey told ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
How the Taliban are erasing Afghanistan’s women – photo essay
The journalist Mélissa Cornet and the photographer Kiana Hayeri met more than 100 Afghan girls and women in seven provinces, and found resistance and defiance but also despair. Earlier this year, I ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
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Ramaswamy says top priority for Trump is 'uniting the country'
Former GOP presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said “uniting the country” is a top priority for President-elect Trump. “I think he cares about uniting the country. I think that is Donald ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Pollster says Democrats’ ‘demonization’ of Trump was ‘over the top’
Mark Penn, who served as an adviser to the Clintons from 1995 to 2008 and now runs the Harris Poll, agreed that the "politics of demonization" from Democrats toward President-elect Trump on the ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Gaetz drops out
Announcement comes just hours after controversial initial nominee withdrew from consideration for the roleWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Spain fines 5 low-cost airlines €179mn for ‘abusive’ practices
Ryanair hit hardest as carriers ordered to stop charging extra fees for hand luggage and adjacent seat reservationsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Three Republicans vie for top Senate spot as GOP looks to elect new majority leader
GOP senators will elect a new leader to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell after he announced earlier this year that he would step down from leadership. There's an intense three-way battle to replace him ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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 ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Blinken on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal expected to end war in Lebanon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reacting to news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group to end fighting in Lebanon. The deal was apparently secured by ...Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
Blinken and U.S. Allies Struggle with Wars as Biden’s Presidency Wanes
Top diplomats from the Group of 7 nations tried to project unity on Ukraine while discussing differences over Israel and anticipating the return of Donald J. Trump.World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live
Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
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Trump transition team to investigate US pullout from Afghanistan
The incoming Trump administration reportedly will punish the military officials involved in the pullout of troops from Afghanistan, which independent reviews have blamed on both the Trump and Biden ...Top stories - NBC News - November 17 -
Trump weighs court-martial of officers involved in Afghanistan in ‘unprecedented’ kind of threat
The Trump transition team is compiling a list of current and former military officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to determine if they should be court-martialed. NBC News ...Politics - NBC News - November 18 -
General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout
A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating against officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump Ally Holds Up Promotion of Army General Involved in Afghanistan Evacuation
Pentagon fears the delay could foreshadow other moves against officers under Trump.World - The Wall Street Journal - 14 hours ago -
Global carbon deal agreed even as US warns climate may be on ‘back burner’
Biden diplomat at COP29 says Trump’s election is ‘bitterly disappointing’ for those worried about global warmingBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Climate fight 'bigger than one election', says Biden’s top envoy
COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
At Climate Summit, Top U.S. Advisor Says ‘We Won’t Revert Back’
Biden’s Climate Adviser John Podesta blended pragmatism and persistence in a statement emphasizing the vital stakes of a transition to clean energy.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Unrwa shutdown by Israel would add to Gaza suffering, says top official
Sam Rose warns of severe consequences amid weakened US stance and points to ICJ demand to protect aid efforts. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s plan to close the UN Palestinian ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say
Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Pakistan's top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws
Pakistan’s top body of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, has declared the use of virtual private networks against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban themWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
Top Democrat on House Ethics panel says Gaetz report should be released
Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, said she thinks the panel’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) should be released. Wild answered “yes” when asked ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
House Republicans are playing the Trump card in committee chair races
GOP lawmakers are touting their loyalty to the president-elect as they prepare pitches for colleagues who will pick leaders.Politics - Politico - November 20
