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Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.
Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as ...The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Senate Whip John Barrasso says GOP to "work around the clock" to get Trump's nominees confirmed
As some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are set to begin confirmation hearings this week, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood
Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid. A nun from Northern Ireland who was killed in an earthquake while she was teaching ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Russian forces advance towards Dnipro region
Troops bypass urban warfare in Donetsk and push towards highway leading to DnipropetrovskFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding law that could ban TikTok
The fate of a law that would likely ban social media platform TikTok in the United States goes before the Supreme Court as the justices consider whether to block it.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights
In today’s issue: This weekend, all roads lead to Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump, who has called his Florida club “the winter White House” will spend the remainder of the week hosting groups ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance
The consumer-electronics company maintained its full-year guidance and said it is now ready to accelerate its strategic plan to drive profitable growth.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s advances for their home?
Though few welcome idea of being acquired by the US, status quo as part of Denmark is not universally popular. Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity and calm after Donald Trump reheated ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES
Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sicknessABC News - Jan. 10 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate will vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration that has attracted support from Democrats.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week
The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer
The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Withings unveils health mirror and advanced blood pressure monitor
Withings, a connected health company, has expanded its cardiovascular products with BPM Vision, an advanced blood pressure monitor.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents
Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostageABC News - Jan. 6 -
Residents of Syria's Quneitra are frustrated by lack of action to halt Israeli advance
The presence of Israeli troops who entered a U.N. buffer zone on the border with Syria following the fall of President Bashar Assad is frustrating the local populationABC News - Jan. 6 -
Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals
US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Tornado Confirmed in Northern California
A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Trump sentencing set for Jan. 10, judge leans toward no jail, no probation, no fine
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president ever to be convicted of a crime.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
