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U.S. tech continues to power Russian weapons despite export controls, Senate Democrats find
A report from Senate Democrats says a key national security office remains critically underfunded, resulting in U.S-made technology continuing to fall into Russian hands as it conducts its illegal ...NBC News - 18h -
Senate Democrats launch probe into Trump IRS nominee
Democratic senators launched an inquiry Wednesday into President-elect Trump’s nominee for IRS commissioner, former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.). They want to know how he went about promoting a ...The Hill - 20h -
Gas Exports Pose Some Risks to U.S. Economy and Environment, Study Says
The long-awaited study was criticized by the oil and gas industry and could help environmental groups that want to stop new export terminals.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine claims Russian explosion that killed chemical weapons head Igor Kirillov
Ukrainian security sources tell CBS News that Russia's biological and chemical weapons unit head, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a special operation. Abdujalil Abdurasulov with BBC News, ...CBS News - 1d -
Russian general accused of chemical weapon use killed by Moscow bomb
A top Russian general in charge of Russia's nuclear defense forces was killed on Tuesday by a bomb hidden inside his scooter. Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Igor ...The Hill - 2d -
Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov killed along with his deputy after device attached to escooter exploded. Killing of Russian general cements SBU’s reputation for abrupt vengeance A senior Russian general ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ukraine claims it assassinated Russian general in charge of chemical and nuclear weapons
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, was killed early Tuesday in an explosion set off by a device planted at an apartment block in Moscow, ...NBC News - 2d -
‘Unfettered’ Gas Exports Would Harm U.S. Economy, Energy Secretary Warns
Jennifer Granholm said a new analysis showed that the continued pace of exports was “neither sustainable nor advisable.”The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators unveiled a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system Monday, just more than a month after President-elect Trump stunned the Democrats by sweeping ...The Hill - 2d -
Massive defense bill sees clear path in Senate, despite transgender measure
The Senate is on track to vote on the country’s massive annual defense spending bill Wednesday, with signs that it will pass smoothly despite Democratic objections to language involving transgender ...The Hill - 3d -
Power Rankings: Despite weak schedule, don't underestimate unbeaten LSU
The top three remain the same, Texas drops five spots and LSU and Maryland are on the rise.ESPN - 6d -
Senate Democrats livid with exiting Sinema, Manchin: 'Pathetic'
Senate Democrats were livid after Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), two longtime members of their caucus, voted Wednesday to block President Biden’s nominee, Lauren ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate Rejects Biden Labor Board Nominee, Setting up GOP Control
Independent senators Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema refused to allow a confirmation vote on National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran, paving the way for a Trump nominee.Inc. - 6d -
After the 2024 election, Democrats are at a steep disadvantage in the Senate
Why it's hard for Democrats to win elections for U.S. Senate control.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Watch live: Senate panel probes safety of US air traffic control
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation on Thursday morning is set to debate the safety of U.S. air traffic control. The probe comes after a 114-page report, ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB
The Senate on Wednesday blocked Lauren McFerran's renomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), opening the door for Republican control of the board starting next year under ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine stable on Wednesday
Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine remained stable on Wednesday, data from Kremlin-controlled Gazprom and a European pipeline network operator showed. Russia halted gas supplies to ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Hegseth continues courting senators for top defense post
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear the confirmation ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Democratic power on the rise in state legislatures: DLCC
Democratic power is increasing in state legislatures despite losses for the party at the federal level, a new report from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) found. The analysis ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Search for murder weapon in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting continues
The manhunt in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder continues to expand, as police search Central Park for clues.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The aging U.S. power grid is slowing Big Tech’s data centers and AI’s future
The Trump administration and state policymakers should ease regulations on utilities.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy
Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Ubisoft Co-Founders Want To Maintain Control As Talks With Tencent Continue - Report
According to a new report, Ubisoft's family founders are trying to find funding to keep the company in good financial standing while simultaneously attempting to keep control of the firm's ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Sources: Despite conflict, Leagues Cup to continue
The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
China’s shift to local chips gains momentum from latest US export controls
Industry associations urge companies to switch, saying US semiconductors are ‘no longer safe or reliable’Financial Times - Dec. 5 -
Russian General Calls U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs
In a highly unusual call, the two men “discussed a number of global and regional security issues, to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” a spokesman said.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender
Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Chinese man in U.S. charged with sending weapons to North Korea
A Chinese man living in the U.S. illegally was arrested Tuesday and accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea and of planning to send other technology to the nuclear-armed pariah state.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applicationsABC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. charges Chinese national for exporting guns and ammo to North Korea
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports to U.S. of some materials for electronics manufacturing
China has banned exports to the U.S. of some materials essential to the manufacturing of electronics and some military equipment. It comes in response to Washington's chip sanctions on Beijing. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Week 13 Takeaways: Broncos continue to win despite uncharacteristic defensive lapse
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
NY Democrat: Patel picked to 'weaponize' government against Trump enemies
New York Rep. Dan Goldman (D) warned that some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks will be used to "weaponize" the government, specifically mentioning Kash Patel, who was ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chipsABC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. announces new export controls on China's chip industry
The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2
