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Lawmakers question confirmability of some Trump Cabinet picks
Controversy is growing over some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. Lawmakers are pressuring the House Ethics Committee to release a report into Trump's pick for attorney general, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Trump: 'No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!'
President-elect Trump on Tuesday called for the Senate to stop confirming judges before he is sworn into office, amid a frantic effort from Democrats to confirm President Biden’s nominees. “The ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Collins on Gaetz confirmation, Kennedy on meetings in Capitol Hill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are meeting with former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. Maine Sen. Susan Collins weighed in on his potential vetting ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Sens. Collins and Kennedy weigh in on Gaetz confirmation process
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana weighed in Wednesday on the potential vetting and confirmation process of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Confirmation battles loom for Trump's controversial cabinet picks
With President-elect Trump filling out the final top positions in his administration, the focus now turns to the possible confirmation battles expected on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect
Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Leicester confirm appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager
Dutchman ‘proud’ and ‘excited’ to join on deal to 2027 First game will be against West Ham on Tuesday Ruud van Nistelrooy has described himself as “proud” and “excited” after being confirmed as ...World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago -
People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why
Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute
The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Sara Sharif’s stepmum was ‘possessed’, court hears
A father accused of killing Sara Sharif says his daughter was abused by her stepmum, a court hears.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
The chance to hear a unique Beatles bootleg — for $250,000
How a superfan’s desire to tell the story of the Fab Four in Canada unearthed the recording of a 1965 gigBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Watch live: House convenes hearing on UFOs
The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony Wednesday from a number of witnesses about their experience with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — or UFOs. It marks the first ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids
Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.Tech - Wired - November 13 -
The truth is out there: Experts testify at UFO congressional hearing
Experts testified at a House oversight committee hearing Wednesday on potential alien life, suggesting that there are intelligent beings that live off the planet. They also urged governmental ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
GOP warns Gaetz hearings will be 'Kavanaugh on steroids'
Senate Republicans are warning confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will be like “Kavanaugh on steroids,” referring to the contentious hearings for Supreme Court nominee ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Lottery to Be Held for Coveted Seats at Menendez Brothers Hearing
The court is expecting high demand and has announced a public lottery for a limited number of seats at a status hearing in Los Angeles on Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
Judge reschedules key Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
The judge overseeing the Menendez brothers' efforts to reduce their sentence has delayed a key hearing in order to give the new district attorney time to review the case. NBC News' Dana Griffin ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman
Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed until January
Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Judge delays resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers
A judge in Los Angeles delayed a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez until January so that the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney can study the case. The brothers are serving ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Judge hears arguments over pending Infowars sale
A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago