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Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump said he has been in touch with Republican holdouts ahead of Friday afternoon's Speaker vote, as uncertainty swirls about whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has enough ...The Hill - 6d -
Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...The Hill - 6d -
Mayorkas: 'Not fair' to say New Orleans ignored bulletin on risks of attacks by drivers
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas argued it is “not fair” to say that the city of New Orleans ignored the bulletin on the risks of attacks by drivers plowing cars into crowds of ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says Britain is 'making a very big mistake' with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."CNBC - 6d -
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Israel confirms it is holding Gaza hospital chief Abu Safiya
The IDF had earlier told a local NGO it was unaware of his case, sparking concern.BBC News - 6d -
Neil Young confirms he will headline Glastonbury after ‘error in information’ prompted him to pull out
‘Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary,’ Young wrote, as Emily Eavis confirmed that Young and band the Chrome Hearts will headline the Pyramid stage. Neil Young has confirmed that he ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump's strength, unpredictability can help end war with Russia, Ukraine pres. says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion ...ABC News - 6d -
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...The Hill - 6d -
Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.CNBC - 6d -
'No-one deserves this': Victims' families seek answers in New Orleans attack
The family of one 25-year-old victim says they have had "zero information" about how he was killed.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump 'capable of stopping Putin'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview that President-elect Trump is "capable of stopping" Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he will be a key factor in the outcome of ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says he'll attend Jimmy Carter's funeral
President-elect Donald Trump says he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week at Washington National Cathedral. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from outside the ...CBS News - 6d -
Crypto, Roaring Kitty and 'fartcoin': Market speculation picks up to start 2025
Many speculative pockets of the stock market surged in early trading Thursday, the first session of the new year.CNBC - 6d -
Johnson says he hasn't asked Trump to call any holdouts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he has not asked President-elect Trump to make calls on his behalf to Republicans who are still on the fence about his bid to retain the gavel. "No, I ...The Hill - 6d -
Bourbon Street reopens with music: 'Part of the healing process'
NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reports from Bourbon Street, bouncing with music, as it reopens after an attacker drove through a crowd on New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.NBC News - 6d -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.CBS News - 6d -
Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.ABC News - 6d -
College basketball power rankings: Why Iowa State deserves to be No. 3 behind Auburn, Tennessee
The Tigers and Volunteers remain at the top as SEC play begins, while Utah State and St. Bonaventure join the power rankingsCBS Sports - 6d -
Fantasy Football: These ended up being the worst draft picks of 2024
Kate Magdziuk identifies the worst picks in every round of 2024 fantasy football drafts.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Mike Waltz: Deadly attacks add urgency to confirming Trump nominees
President-elect Trump's incoming national security adviser argued Monday that the attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people underscored the need to quickly confirm a slew of Cabinet nominees. ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks on record 235 judicial confirmations
President Biden is set to deliver remarks Thursday afternoon on securing a record 235 judicial confirmations over the last four years. The achievement came after the Senate ran into significant ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations during his term in office.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Moment pick-up truck enters busy street on New Year's Day
CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch
The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he'll attend Carter's funeral
President-elect Trump is planning to attend the funeral of former President Carter, he said Tuesday. Asked by The Associated Press as he walked into a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - Dec. 31