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Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."ABC News - 1d -
Departing Senators Take to Floor for Ritual of Farewell Addresses
The farewell address is a Senate ritual that reflects the culture of the chamber, which prizes tradition, individual relationships, lofty debates and long-winded speeches.The New York Times - 1d -
Meet the N.B.A.’s Most Unapologetic Team: ‘No Friends on the Floor’
It’s been a long time since the league has had a team as feisty as the Houston Rockets.The New York Times - 1d -
Killing Floor 3 Release Date Confirmed For March 2025
Announced during The Game Awards , Killing Floor 3 is launching on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in March 2025. The sequel is releasing nearly 10 years after Killing Floor 2, taking place ...GameSpot - 2d -
Warriors react to bright lights, brighter floors of NBA Cup
Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors weighed in on the bright lights -- and brighter courts -- that come with the NBA Cup.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jeffries: No Dems will support Johnson for Speaker on House floor
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is expected to keep his gavel in the next Congress after receiving glowing reviews from President-elect Trump. But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Government department spends £1,200 on two folders
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves asks departments to highlight savings they can make in the next few years.BBC News - 4d -
Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - 4d -
Abolishing the Department of Education will not be easy
The Constitution does not empower the federal government to fund schooling.The Hill - 4d -
Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Democratic Sen. George Helmy. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced the appointment, ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - 6d -
‘Greatest honour of my life’: Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes
Hamilton admits ‘turbulent year’ was a challenging one Lando Norris feels ‘incredibly proud’ of win for McLaren Lewis Hamilton described his time with Mercedes as the greatest honour of his life ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hamilton's long, sometimes uncomfortable farewell to Mercedes
Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the end of F1's most successful partnership.ESPN - 6d -
Sorry, archbishop, you need to do a bit more work on your ritual contrition skills | Catherine Bennett
In a year of wretched public apologies, Justin Welby beats even Gregg Wallace . Is a crap apology worse than no apology at all? Gregg Wallace, until Friday a strong contender for the worst public ...The Guardian - 6d -
Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell
Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of a first constructors’ title in 26 yearsABC News - Dec. 7 -
Hamilton to start near back in Mercedes farewell
Lewis Hamilton will start his final race for Mercedes at the back end of the grid after being eliminated from Q1 in Abu Dhabi.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All
As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Farewell, then, Justin Welby. Good to see that you have already forgiven yourself | Marina Hyde
The archbishop of Banterbury could have used his speech to express remorse to victims of abuse. But then there wouldn’t have been any room for lolz. I imagine the outgoing archbishop of Canterbury ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
GOP senators push to take out provision in defense bill to draft women in military
Eight Republican senators sent a letter to the top negotiators for the annual defense bill asking them to take out a provision that would require women to register for the Selective Service System ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Macron to address nation after Barnier government collapse
The prime minister will stay on as caretaker while President Emmanuel Macron chooses a successor.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
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Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Tyrese Haliburton says Pacers are putting an 'embarrassing' product on the floor and need a 'reality check'
Indiana is 9-13 after making the Eastern Conference finals last seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday nominated Monica Crowley, a former Fox News contributor who faced public scrutiny during Trump’s first term over allegations of plagiarism, for a top public ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate
Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Flyers Have Big Need To Address Through Trade
The Flyers should look to fix this need through the trade market.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Championship Weekend College Football Playoff Reaction & how to address flag planting
Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
House Democrat to force floor vote this week to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
Rep. Sean Casten is forcing a floor vote to require the House Ethics Committee to release a report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Canada's Trudeau Says He Addressed Trade Irritants With Trump
In his first public comments about his dinner last week with President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he addressed trade issues related to steel, aluminum, energy ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Watch live: Joe Manchin gives final speech from Senate floor
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is set to give his final remarks from the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon. Manchin, who announced just over a year ago that he would not seek reelection, has held his ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit
US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country. Joe Biden addressed America’s history of enslavement in a speech on ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address
Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Police address renewed interest in JonBenét Ramsey case
Netflix’s documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” that re-examines the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old is raising new hope among investigators to bring closure. Boulder police ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Notre Dame's reopening will have solemn rituals, grand opera, heads of state and high security
The reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend will be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some measures used during the Paris OlympicsABC News - Dec. 2
