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Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - 1d -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - 1d -
Hegseth meeting with Republican senators as allegations surface about time at veterans charity
CBS News has confirmed that allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct forced President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to ...CBS News - 1d -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - 1d -
Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...CBS News - 20h -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - 18h -
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 - 21h -
Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority
Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.NBC News - 8h -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - 38m -
Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: Harris and Warren set up nicely vs. Browns
Running backs you want in Week 14 lineups and those you should avoidCBS Sports - 13m -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU
It's "plain wrong" to suggest Donald Trump's return to the White House means the UK needs to pick a side, the PM says.BBC News - 1d -
The Princess of Wales will help kick off a Qatari state visit to the UK
The Princess of Wales will help kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a ...ABC News - 1d -
UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - 1d -
Dozens of Tamils arrive in UK after three years stranded on Diego Garcia
Lawyers and campaigners hail removal of 47 people from remote Indian Ocean island as ‘a big day for justice’. Dozens of people stranded in hellish conditions for more than three years on the remote ...The Guardian - 1d -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - 1d -
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Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data
Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a yearFinancial Times - 1d -
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon MarblesABC News - 1d -
UK junk food ad ban includes porridge and pitta bread snacks
Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesityFinancial Times - 1d -
UK auditors refuse to sign off Tees Valley regeneration project’s accounts
Accountants Mazars could not get sufficient assurance of Ben Houchen’s body before deadlineFinancial Times - 1d -
UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour
Van belonging to popular indie group reportedly ransacked by thief waving gun outside Starbucks in Vallejo. The British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday while on the US leg of their ...The Guardian - 21h -
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees
Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mnFinancial Times - 21h -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - 1d -
Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts
The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ...ABC News - 17h