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Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates
Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Ernst says there will be 'thorough vetting' of Hegseth before moving forward
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) is not yet ready to give her full support to President-elect Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, stating that she would like to hear more from him. "I am a ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
JD Vance says FBI nominee Kash Patel in ‘very good spot’ for Senate approval – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Read our latest story here . A small number of Democrats have signaled a willingness to work with the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on whatever it ends up ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Tillis backs Bondi, Patel; says he trusts committees for other Trump picks
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced his support of President-elect Trump’s nominees for attorney general and FBI director in a Friday post on social platform X. “My position on supporting Trump ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Vance: Hegseth will get Senate hearing, won't be abandoned
Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Friday said he and President-elect Trump are standing by Pete Hegseth, the embattled nominee to lead the Department of Defense, and told reporters he was ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump says Hegseth is 'doing very well' despite doubts from GOP senators
President-elect Donald Trump voiced complete confidence in his pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, as he's faced some skepticism from Republican senators concerned with a myriad of ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% for the year. Don't expect such high returns to continue, experts say
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% this year so far. But it's important for investors to remember that years like this one are rare, financial advisors cautioned.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Republican senator says she's not yet behind Hegseth as defense secretary
After meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not yet ready to support him. But Hegseth says he's optimistic and will ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Women's health research needs funding boost, report says
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Women's health research needs funding boost, report says Roughly 9 percent of the National Institutes of ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
NASA says moon mission is further delayed but hopes to land astronauts before China
NASA announced that the next Artemis mission, which will send astronauts around the moon, is delayed until 2026. The program is years behind schedule and billions over budget.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Democrats need to do 'dispassionate deep dive' post-election, says DNC Chair candidate
Fmr. Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Md.), candidate for DNC Chair, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his vision for how the Democratic Party moves forward after the 2024 election season.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief
A spokesperson for Gabbard on the Trump transition team on Thursday denounced the appeal as an “unfounded” and “partisan” attack.Politico - Dec. 5 -
Despite Mounting Criticism, Ohio State’s Coach Says He’s Not Going Anywhere
“I have one of the best jobs in America,” Ryan Day told reporters.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
You only need one thing to ace an interactive AI interview, says CEO who makes them
Interviews conducted by AI are going to become a norm for job seekers, here's what one CEO whose company makes them says you should expect.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
EV tax credit is 'catastrophically stupid,' says incoming Ohio Senator and 'car czar' Bernie Moreno
Ohio Senator-elect Bernie Moreno said the $7,500 EV tax credit should be eliminated and instead let the automakers and consumers decide what cars to buy.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Brock Bowers 'just a different cat,' Raiders HC says; a closer look at first-round TE's historic rookie season
Bowers currently leads the entire NFL with 84 catches in his rookie seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before Senate on USPS oversight, 2024 election
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday morning, just weeks after President-elect Trump won a second ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How Tulsi Gabbard formed her controversial views on Russia, ex-aides say
Former aides of Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, say her views on Russia may have been shaped by consuming Kremlin propaganda.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’
Video of party spokesperson grappling with rifle-wielding soldier has gone viral as symbol of defiance against martial law. A South Korean party spokesperson seen grappling with a rifle-wielding ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Aaron Rodgers says it's 'ridiculous' to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets
Aaron Rodgers figures his football resume speaks for itselfABC News - 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 -
LPGA says its players must be female at birth or transition before puberty
New policy will come into effect from 2025 USGA also introduces new policy on gender Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
The FBI director nominee Kash Patel was hit with what is believed to be a cyberattack emanating from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the situation.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company
Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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Morning Report — Hegseth, Gabbard face uphill climb with Senate GOP
In today’s issue: Key nominees to President-elect Trump’s Cabinet are on shaky ground, as senators appear increasingly skeptical of their backgrounds — and aptitude to lead federal agencies. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say
Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?
CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
'Realistic' green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House
Trump has pledged to "end Biden's delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas
Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapseFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speechFinancial Times - Dec. 2
