Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza

Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimes

Financial Times - 15h

Schiff: Trump’s proposed January 6 pardons would 'send a terrible message about our democracy'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press to talk about the anniversary of January 6 and President-elect Trump’s plans to pardon those involved with the attack, calling it “the wrong way to ...

NBC News - 18h

How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.

ABC News - 1d

The Surgeon General Wants Alcohol Companies to Add a Warning about Cancer Risk

Congress is unlikely to approve new labeling on alcohol anytime soon, but studies linking consumption with cancer put liquor companies in a tough spot.

Inc. - 2d

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Read about DraftKings, Advanced Info Service, Xiaomi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Marcus Mariota replaces Jayden Daniels in second half

This is not what the Commanders envisioned for their final game before the postseason.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - 22h

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...

CBS News - 1d

‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term

With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...

The Guardian - 1d

Wembanyama denies Jokic in closing seconds as Spurs beat Nuggets 113-110

Victor Wembanyama stole Nikola Jokic’s pass with 4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110

ABC News - 2d

What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

BBC News - 2d

Death row prisoner asks Arizona for second time to be executed

Aaron Brian Gunches' execution would mark a resumption of Arizona's use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures.

CBS News - 2d

Alcohol warning labels?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...

The Hill - 2d

Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

President-elect will be sentenced for his 34 felony convictions on 10 January, Judge Juan Merchan rules. A judge on Friday set Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case for 10 January – ...

The Guardian - 2d

Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power

Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs

Financial Times - 2d

Norman, Self say Trump call reassured them about Johnson

Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Keith Self (R-Texas) both recounted their phone call with President-elect Trump before switching their votes to back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), with Norman saying ...

The Hill - 2d

Austrian liberal party quits coalition talks leaving negotiations in disarray

Surprise move by Neos raises doubts about viability of forming centrist government excluding far right. The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria’s next government has unexpectedly ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump: Democrats 'giddy' about half-staff flag for inauguration after Carter death

President-elect Trump on Friday blasted Democrats as “giddy” that, at the time of his inauguration later this month, flags are set to be at half-staff to continue honoring the death of former ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump response to recent attacks offers ominous outlook for terror in next term

President-elect says ‘USA is breaking down’ in bleak post seeming to wrongly pin two violent attacks on immigration. Even by Donald Trump ’s standards, the message was darkly apocalyptic – evoking ...

The Guardian - 2d

Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

BBC News - 2d

Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms

It may seem like a perfect fit: dispassionate software that streamlines the agendas of dastardly regimes. But they’ll find that the tech cuts both ways.

Wired - 3d

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

BBC News - 3d

Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup

Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...

The Hill - 3d

Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.

BBC News - 3d

FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025

Financial Times - 3d

Emmanuel Macron was the great liberal hope for France and Europe. How did it all go so wrong? | Oliver Haynes

The French president’s failures offer an object lesson in what happens when liberalism is stripped of its morality and values. When Emmanuel Macron was first elected in the spring of 2017 , we ...

The Guardian - 3d

U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.

American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

ESPN - 4d

Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack

Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...

The Hill - 4d

Arsenal climb to second after Gabriel Martinelli rounds off win at Brentford

Mikel Arteta wanted to send a warning to Liverpool that Arsenal can push them all the way for the Premier League title and this was evidence that they mean business. Facing a Brentford side ...

The Guardian - 4d

Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events

New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement

President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."

NBC News - 4d

New Orleans police briefs media on Bourbon Street attack

Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".

BBC News - 4d