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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.The New York Times - 12h -
With Cease-Fires on Two Fronts, Israel Takes Aim at West Bank
Israel expands its campaign against militancy in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of deadly war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole
New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It was inspired by Frank Carone, an adviser to Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump axes Biden-era ethics order, lobbying restrictions
Amid a flood of executive orders signed Monday, President Trump revoked an executive order signed by former President Biden that set ethics and lobbying rules for appointees. The Biden-era ...The Hill - 1d -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - 1d -
Relive Barcelona's unforgettable 5-4 comeback vs. Benfica; PSG vs. Man City takes the stage on Wednesday
Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, Monaco continues France's strong showingCBS Sports - 1d -
The strange loophole that transformed Berlin from tenant’s paradise to landlord’s playground | Tim White
Germany’s capital was known for its affordable rents. Now ‘furnished temporary’ flats risk destroying the heart of the city. From London and other overpriced cities, we often look to Berlin as a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Drax lobbied Canada for intervention on EU forest protection measures
Protection rules for old growth and primary forests questioned by UK energy group fuelled by wood pelletsFinancial Times - 2d -
Adams says he’s ‘here to work with’ Trump
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) told Tucker Carlson that he’s “here to work with” President Trump following a meeting between the two politicians days before Trump’s inauguration. Adams told ...The Hill - 2d -
Perplexity launches Sonar API, taking aim at Google and OpenAI with real-time AI search
Perplexity's Sonar is a real-time AI search API challenging Google and OpenAI with disruptive pricing and superior performance.VentureBeat - 2d -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - 3d -
New UK ambassador to US still holds stake in lobbying firm for TikTok
Lord Peter Mandelson has not set deadline for fully divesting of his stock in Global CounselFinancial Times - 3d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams attending Trump inauguration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is set to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday, after Trump said last month that he’d consider pardoning the embattled ...The Hill - 3d -
5 cities with the lowest 'barrier to homeownership' — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years
How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.CNBC - 4d -
ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.CBS News - 5d -
Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope
Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.The New York Times - 6d -
Rivian and Plug Power close government loan deals just before Trump takes office
Just in time, clean-energy companies Rivian Automotive Inc. and Plug Power Inc. have closed loan agreements with the Biden administration that will fund the construction of manufacturing plants in ...MarketWatch - 6d -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to meet with Trump in Palm Beach
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to meet with Donald Trump on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida, amid speculation that the president-elect could pardon him on federal corruption charges.NBC News - 6d -
Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago to Meet With Trump
The New York mayor, who is under federal indictment, has spoken warmly about President-elect Donald J. Trump in recent weeks and has said he is open to receiving a pardon from him.The New York Times - 6d -
Eric Adams to meet with Trump ahead of his inauguration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is set to meet with President-elect Trump in Florida on Friday just days ahead of Trump's inauguration next week, according to Adams’s aide. “Tomorrow, Mayor ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
English councils face tripling of audit fees to clear backlog
Increasingly complex local authority finances and shortage of accountants to sign off books has led to long delaysFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all in different ski events, aim for family reunion at Olympics
The Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all compete in a different ski discipline and all three could very well make the U.S. team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics next winterABC News - Jan. 15 -
Durbin pushes for details on Bondi's past lobbying work
Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is asking two agencies to turn over additional information on Pam Bondi to determine whether her past lobbying work for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lobbying World: Ferguson follows familiar path from Congress to K Street
Former Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), who did not seek reelection in 2024, has joined Alston & Bird’s legislative and public policy group as a senior policy adviser. During his time in the House, ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes
Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds
Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor. Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies
With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Teenager Littler aims for Ally Pally immortality
Luke Littler was throwing darts while still in his nappy. On Friday, the teenager could take the final step of a journey that began almost as soon as he could walk.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
5 big lobbying battles ahead
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad
The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn't stick in Detroit.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans City council member describes meeting officers shot in truck attack
New Orleans City Council Member Oliver Thomas spoke with CBS News' Kati Weis about his visit with the police officers who were shot during Wednesday morning's truck attack on Bourbon Street.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans city council member on bollards and the New Year's Day truck attack
New Orleans City Council Member Eugene Green spoke with CBS News' Kati Weis about the traffic bollards that were being upgraded when a driver plowed through a group on Bourbon Street early on New ...CBS News - Jan. 1
