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Trump's reciprocal tariffs would hit these European Union products that Americans buy the hardest
Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest.CNBC - 4d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump falsely claims Ukraine started war with Russia
Trump's negotiators met with Russian delegation to end the war that started with Russia's invasion.ABC News - 52m -
Live updates: Trump leaves Super Bowl, directs Treasury to stop making pennies
President Trump picked the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl on Sunday in an interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier that aired just before kickoff. “I guess, you have to say that when a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Live updates: Trump doubles down on controversial Gaza plan; Jordan's king rejects Palestinian displacement
President Trump met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday, where he doubled down on a controversial proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip amid pressure he's putting on neighboring ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Live updates: Gabbard sworn in as intel chief; Trump opens door to Putin, Ukraine talks
President Trump confirmed midday Wednesday that he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. In the Senate, Trump's most ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump 2nd term live updates: White House says some employees were fired by mistake
President Donald Trump's administration said some federal government employees who took the "Fork in the Road" buyout offer were then fired or let go — in error.ABC News - 1d -
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is another step closer to Senate confirmationABC News - Feb. 10 -
Here's What RFK Jr. Can and Can't Do if Confirmed as HHS Chief
This is a MedPage Today story. President Trump said he would take health agencies in a new direction on the campaign trail and has chosen some controversial nominees to help him achieve his goal, ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
How RFK Jr. achieved his HHS confirmation after vaccine controversy
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday. He faced questions over his past remarks on the efficacy of vaccines during his confirmation ...CBS News - 4d -
National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...The Hill - 5d -
What are reciprocal tariffs and how will they impact your wallet?
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what President Trump's reciprocal tariffs could mean for your cost of living.CBS News - 4d -
Senate tees up final vote on RFK Jr. to lead HHS
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a key step that puts him on the precipice ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation
The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Senate to vote on Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation for intelligence chief
The Senate advanced Gabbard's nomination in a party-line procedural vote Monday night, teeing up a vote on final passage.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post
The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.The New York Times - 6d -
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 6d -
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture as the chamber kept up its intense pace to confirm President Trump's choices to head his ...The Hill - 5d -
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.The New York Times - 1h -
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
The wealthy financier is a staunch supporter of the president's hardline trade polices.CBS News - 3m -
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.The New York Times - 1h -
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce secretary
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Howard Lutnick to serve as Commerce secretary, approving a key member of President Trump’s economic team amid rising trade tensions. Senators voted 51-45 in favor ...The Hill - 1h -
House GOP to move forward with budget plan as Senate pursues competing proposal
Speaker Mike Johnson said House GOP expects to move forward on budget plan this week that lays foundation for approving Trump's agenda.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Speaker Johnson on timeline for budget plan as Senate Republicans move on own proposal
House Speaker Mike Johnson says a blueprint for his budget package can be expected Thursday, but Senate Republicans are working on their proposal that may put members of the same party at odds. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Watch live: Senate weighs importance of Greenland to US amid Trump acquisition push
The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is holding a hearing looking into the importance of Greenland to U.S. interests. The hearing comes as President Trump has consistently floated the ...The Hill - 6d -
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as intelligence head despite fears of pro-Russia stance
Senate approves nomination of former Democrat as Mitch McConnell is sole Republican to vote against Trump pick. Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic ...The Guardian - 6d -
'Ireland live rent free in Scotland's heads - again'
There was a sense it was over almost before it began as Scotland suffered another chastening Six Nations defeat by Ireland, writes Tom English.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
New Kennedy Center board elects Trump as chairman
President Trump says he's now the chair of the Kennedy Center following a vote by its board after, in an unprecedented move, he named himself to the position. "It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of ...The Hill - 6d -
A Night at the Kennedy Center, Just After Trump’s Takeover
It’s still called the Kennedy Center. But after President Trump’s takeover, drag performers protested outside while audience members inside worried about what might be in store.The New York Times - 4d -
Senate advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation.CBS News - 6d -
Super Bowl live updates: Too little, too late for Mahomes, Chiefs
Despite having two TD passes, Mahomes has struggled as it's been all Philadelphia and its defense. The Eagles are counting the seconds. Follow all of the action.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
FA Cup fifth round draw: updates and details for the last 16 – live
Draw to take place on BBC’s One Show at 7.10pm GMT Read Football Daily | Doncaster v Crystal Palace – live Manchester United v Fulham . Doncaster or Crystal Palace v Millwall ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Watch live: NTSB provides update on probe into deadly collision near DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to provide an update Friday on its investigation into last month's collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane ...The Hill - 4d -
Kennedy's confirmation will breed more harm than good, public health experts say
Many public health experts said their fears were realized Thursday when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health and human services secretary.NBC News - 5d -
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director
Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Senate confirms Gabbard to serve as nation’s top intelligence chief
The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as the director of national intelligence, the nation’s top intelligence official, despite strong objections ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly ...The Hill - 5d -
Senate Confirms RFK Jr., a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary
The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.The New York Times - 5d -
US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.BBC News - 4d -
Inside Trump’s Hastily Written Proposal to ‘Own’ Gaza
Although the president had been talking about the idea for weeks, there had been no meetings on the subject, and senior members of his government were taken by surprise.The New York Times - Feb. 6