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Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...CBS News - 4h -
Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms
President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - 2h -
As FBI Director, Kash Patel Could Offer January 6 Rioters Retribution Against Their Enemies
Kash Patel, who has pushed conspiracy theories and helped produce a single featuring the J6 Prison Choir, has proposed investigating the investigators of the failed insurrection.Wired - 1h -
Kash Patel, Trump’s latest nominee, is just another toady
It is a given that Patel as FBI director would not act independently of the president.The Hill - 5h -
Kash Patel Has Plan to Remake the F.B.I. Into a Tool of Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the F.B.I. has called for firing the agency’s top officials, shutting down its Washington headquarters and prosecuting leakers and journalists.The New York Times - 26m -
5 things to know about Kash Patel
President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated longtime ally Kash Patel to lead the FBI, tapping a figure who has pledged to reform the bureau. In doing so, Trump signaled his plan to remove FBI ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador
President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...The Hill - 52m -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - 1h -
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s CDC Pick, Wasn’t on Anyone’s Radar
But over the years, the former congressman’s views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety.The New York Times - 3h -
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Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as UK ambassador
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - 19m -
Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, the would-be secretary of Defense for President-elect Donald Trump, was eyed in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.CNBC - 2h -
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...The Hill - 5h -
College football brawls after controversial flag moves
Several players for some popular college football teams around the U.S. took to fighting as a controversial flag move grows in popularity. USA TODAY's Dan Wolken joins CBS News with more on the ...CBS News - 1h -
Hunter Biden and history’s most controversial pardons for financial crimes
Almost every president has pardoned someone that left critics howling. Here’s how Hunter Biden’s pardon stacks up with five of the most contentious acts of clemency for financial crimes.MarketWatch - 4h -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - 5h -
Dinesh D’Souza, ’2000 Mules’ Director, Acknowledges the Film Was Flawed
The director, Dinesh D’Souza, who is facing a lawsuit over the documentary, admitted that an analysis used to make claims about election fraud that were later debunked had been faulty.The New York Times - 3h -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - 2h -
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.ABC News - 21m -
2024 Hero World Challenge picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the Hero World Challenge 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 5h -
NFL DFS, Broncos vs. Browns: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Monday Night Football
Daily Fantasy millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL DFS picks for Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos on MNFCBS Sports - 5h -
420 Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Picked by Our Experts (2024) | WIRED
Missed out on Black Friday? Deals are still going strong—some are even better. These are the best Cyber Monday deals we've found.Wired - 48m -
2024 Championship Week college football score predictions, odds, picks: Projections via 10,000 simulations
SportsLine's model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its college football score predictions for every conference championship gameCBS Sports - 3h -
Broncos vs. Browns where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, odds, pick for 'MNF' game
Denver looks to hold on to an AFC wild-card spotCBS Sports - 1h -
Bills' Josh Allen makes NFL history, plus grades for every Week 13 game, picks for Browns-Broncos 'MNF' bout
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 2CBS Sports - 5h -
Pelicans vs. Hawks odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, December 2 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks on MondayCBS Sports - 3h -
Los Angeles braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are ...CBS News - 2d -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - 3h -
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat
Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rulesFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump fundraising off Hunter Biden pardon
President-elect Trump's team has launched a new fundraising petition online in response to President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. “The Biden Crime Family wants to sweep their CORRUPTION ...The Hill - 4h