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Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Norris scores his 2nd goal of game with 41.6 seconds left to lift Senators over Red Wings 2-1
Josh Norris scored his second goal of the game with 41.6 seconds remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red WingsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays
Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Evening Report — Some Dems warm to DOGE
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: A manhunt underway in NYC. {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Musk, Ramaswamy take DOGE to Capitol Hill TWO DISRUPTERS tapped by President-elect Trump to ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
U.S. raises alarm over Russian interference in Romania’s election
The Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress are raising alarm over Russian interference in presidential elections in Romania, a NATO ally that borders Ukraine and the Black Sea. Romania’s ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Snap Up New Pokemon Snap For $25 At Best Buy Before It Sells Out
Best Buy has a phenomenal deal on New Pokemon Snap for Nintendo Switch. The long-awaited sequel to the N64 classic is on sale for only $25. This $35 discount isn't likely to stick around for ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Chair of Amnesty International’s Israel branch resigns over genocide report
Daniil Brodsky and two board members stepped down after local group said the report had ‘not proved genocidal intent’. The chair of Amnesty International’s Israeli branch and two board members have ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service leader erupts at GOP lawmaker over 9/11 questioning
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) engaged in a shouting match that persisted over gavel banging, as Rowe accused the lawmaker of politicizing the 9/11 ...The Hill - 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 -
A player’s foreseeable death raises existential questions for college football
If the purpose of universities is to cultivate the mind, it is nearly impossible to deny that football, by degrading the brain, is antithetical to the process. “It is clearly the duty of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
A player’s foreseeable death raises existential questions for college football
If the purpose of universities is to cultivate the mind, it is nearly impossible to deny that football, by degrading the brain, is antithetical to the processYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth’s Troubles at Work Raise Questions About Leadership
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary led two nonprofits into debt, and episodes of drinking continued into his days as a Fox News personality.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Abby Phillip, Erick Erickson spar after he dubs her CNN show 'an embarrassment'
CNN anchor Abby Phillp and conservative radio host Erick Erickson sparred on the social platform X after he dubbed her show “an embarrassment.” “The tag line for NewsNight on CNN is, ‘Abby Phillip ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Jeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leaders
Democrats are increasingly anxious about the incoming Trump administration and are no longer bowing to seniority rules to pick their committee leaders.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Senators grill airlines over "junk fees," stowaway headed back to U.S.
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan over? Break-up reports suggest 'I guess so'
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedly are taking a 'break' from their year-long relationship to focus on their respective music and film careers.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Lucy Letby questioned over suspicious deaths of babies in Liverpool
Jailed neonatal nurse’s lawyer condemns ‘leaking by police’ as possible link to Liverpool Women’s hospital emerges. Lucy Letby maintains her innocence, her lawyer said on Wednesday as he condemned ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Georgia’s payback machine: Fani Willis resists subpoenas by state lawmakers over Trump prosecution
District attorney is the target of Republican ire as she fights demands for documents and testimony in the Trump case. Even before Project 2025 made it a Republican goal to use federal power to ...The Guardian - 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 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards
The former president has shown he has no qualms about putting his most loyal confidants in his administration, no matter their baggage.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Lucy Letby questioned in jail over more baby deaths at two hospitals
Police confirm serial killer nurse is being interviewed about cases at a second centre, Liverpool Women’s hospital. Cheshire police have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison under caution over the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Judge weighs whether to order Fani Willis to comply with lawmakers' subpoenas over Trump case
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Evening Report — Biden pardon becomes flashpoint issue for Dems
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Trump's Cabinet picks lobby for support on Capitol Hill {beacon} View Online Evening Report © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Dems face blowback for Biden pardon ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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 -
What's Next in the Legal Battle Over Elon Musk's $100 Billion Pay Deal
The Tesla CEO’s record-breaking compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge again rejected the deal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
CNN's Kaitlan Collins: Biden pardon sounded like Trump Truth Social post
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins compared President Biden's statement announcing he had pardoned his son Hunter to that of a social media post by President-elect Trump. "Rarely, if ever have, we heard ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Jon Stewart mocks Dems, Fox News on Hunter Biden pardon
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked both sides of the aisle after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, arguing Democrats can never ace the political "purity test" they give themselves ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Dias snaps at reporter: We know how to sort form
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias snapped at a reporter after falling to a fourth straight Premier League defeat at Liverpool on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Concerns raised over Trump's FBI nominee's agenda and qualifications
Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors - and some fear he will politicize the agency.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees
Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration. Over the weekend, the president-elect chose Kash Patel to be FBI ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
'I'm pretty angry': Dem. lawmaker on Biden's claim of politicized justice system in Hunter pardon
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter and claiming that the justice system has become politicized hurts Democrats’ attempts ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon
Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
CNN legal analyst calls Hunter Biden pardon 'historic act of political nepotism'
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig called President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, a “historic act of political nepotism.” “There has long been a fair debate — fair on both sides — about ...The Hill - Dec. 2
