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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 -
She Was the Female Lead in His Film. Now She’s His Leading Lady.
When Alan Yang, known for “Parks and Recreation” and “Master of None,” directed his first film, Christine Ko’s audition tape stopped him in his tracks. Once the film wrapped, romance emerged.The New York Times - 4d -
DaVita’s stock leads S&P 500 decliners after Berkshire pares stake. Its soft guidance isn’t helping.
DaVita shares were tumbling 13.5% Friday to lead S&P 500 decliners, after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway pared its stake in the provider of kidney dialysis.MarketWatch - 4d -
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump's actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs
President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
RFK Jr. sworn in as nation's Health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s top health official Thursday in the Oval Office, completing an improbable arc for the anti-vaccine activist and one-time Democratic presidential ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump calls McConnell 'not equipped mentally' after voting against his nominees
President Trump called Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., "not equipped mentally" after the senator voted against several of his nominees to cabinet positions.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 -
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 -
Rogan: Democrats still saying 'stupid s---' after Trump win
Joe Rogan knocked Democrats in a recent podcast episode, accusing the party of failing to connect with voters even after President Trump's victory last fall. “They’re not course correcting at all. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Deion Sanders would join the NFL only to coach his son, Shedeur
From the moment Deion Sanders sparked a winning culture in Colorado, many have wondered if his coaching career will take him to the NFL.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
McConnell on RFK Jr.: 'I will not condone the relitigation of proven cures'
Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with the Kentucky Republican saying his childhood bout with polio heavily influenced his decision to vote ...The Hill - 5d -
3 things to watch for as RFK Jr. takes the helm as health secretary
Kennedy will set up a 'MAHA' commission to address chronic disease.ABC News - 4d -
RFK Jr. is sworn in, but can he "Make America Healthy Again"?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, but his promise to "Make America Healthy Again" may prove challenging. Here's why.CBS News - 4d -
Senate panel advances Kash Patel bid to lead FBI
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel in a strict party-line vote, clearing the way for President Trump's pick to lead the FBI to get a vote on the full ...The Hill - 5d -
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Palin keeping door open to joining Trump administration
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) signaled Friday that she would be honored to serve in President Trump's second administration but admitted she hasn't been reached out to. “I thought that there ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.NBC News - 6d -
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says after Trump-Putin call that his country cannot accept 'any agreements without us'
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says after Trump-Putin call that his country cannot accept 'any agreements without us'ABC News - 5d -
TNT's Reggie Miller to join NBC as lead analyst for NBA coverage: where things stand in NBA broadcast shuffle
The NBC and Amazon NBA coverage rosters are taking shape.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
In 'Love Hurts,' Ke Huy Quan finally gets his lead role
Actor Ke Huy Quan is finally front and center after almost four decades in the entertainment industry, a few blockbuster hits and an Oscar under his belt.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Bayern keep 8pt lead after draw with Leverkusen
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their ...ESPN - 3d -
Current, former USAID employees sue Musk, arguing Senate should've confirmed him
Current and former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sued Elon Musk and his cost-cutting operation, levying the novel argument that the world’s richest man should ...The Hill - 5d -
A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity
Timothy Jay, a scholar in the science of swearing, has a few choice words about why we curse and how to cut back (if you want to).The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.ABC News - 5d -
McConnell the only Republican to oppose RFK Jr., McMahon has hearing to be education secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was officially confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday with Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. Meanwhile, ...CBS News - 4d -
NY Democrats demand RFK Jr. restore cuts to 9/11 survivor program
New York Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote a Monday letter to newly minted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging him to reverse recent cuts to ...The Hill - 8h -
'Everything you want in a hockey player': How Brady Tkachuk is leading Senators' playoff charge
Highly skilled with blunt physicality and a win-at-all-costs attitude. The 25-year-old is ready to have his definitive moment.ESPN - 6d -
Iceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Trump fears, says PM
Kristrún Frostadóttir favours restarting talks for economic reasons and not in reaction to US president’s Arctic sabre-rattlingFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Watch: Musk joins Trump in Oval Office to tout DOGE
Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday to defend the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid a flurry of legal challenges seeking to halt its ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Musk Joins Trump To Defend Aggressive Cost-Cutting Moves
Billionaire Elon Musk, who leads President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, pledged full transparency in his efforts to cut wasteful federal government spending. It comes as Democrats ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Shapiro, Beshear join fight over Trump’s federal funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) sued the Trump administration Thursday, saying the federal government is still suspending grants to his state despite court orders in two existing cases. The ...The Hill - 5d -
Starmer to join Macron-led European crisis summit on Trump’s Ukraine plan
French president calls for urgent talks in Paris amid fears US leader is sidelining allies. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, was on Saturday night seeking to convene an emergency meeting of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump
Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump’s Russia-Ukraine moves unnerve Senate GOP
President Trump’s first major moves toward peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are unsettling Republicans in the Senate who want to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin faces ...The Hill - 5d -
House, Senate standoff over Trump agenda escalates
The showdown between House and Senate Republicans is escalating as the two groups barrel ahead with their contrasting strategies to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda — with the upper ...The Hill - 1d
