What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way

Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader

Donald Trump’s presidential win has scrambled the race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, with Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott all running.

Politics - NBC News - November 7

Lithuanian official proposes ways to smooth relations between Europe and Trump

Defense minister says Europe shouldn't repeat the mistake of creating a barrier.

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

The Trump Trade Pays Way Better Now Than 2016

Stocks, bitcoin, Tesla, and other assets have seen outsized returns for Trump’s second election victory compared to his first.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Tesla is likely to thrive in a Trump administration. These are the ways these analysts see it happening.

Analysts at Deutsche Bank set out to explain how exactly they see Tesla benefiting from a Trump administration, given the close association of Chief Executive Elon Musk and Trump, Vice ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.

Unity 6 launches today: here’s what it can do for you

A handful of benefits and features launch with Unity 6 today, lightening the load for developers on the engine.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’?

A startup in the US, Heliospect, appears to be preparing to launch a service to enable parents to select ‘desirable’ traits. US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’ There is ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

What can England learn from Scotland’s community land buyouts?

Locals north of the border are taking over the estates of private landowners. A new book argues that this approach could restore the UK’s damaged biodiversity

World - Financial Times - October 20

What ‘Monzo millionaires’ can teach us about share options

If you’re offered options as part of your pay package, what questions should you ask?

World - Financial Times - October 26

What Ants and Orcas Can Teach Us About Death

A philosopher journeys into the world of comparative thanatology, which explores how animals of all kinds respond to death and dying.

World - The New York Times - October 30

What a ‘Tennessee Three’ Member Thinks She Can Achieve by Running for Senate

Gloria Johnson’s bid to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn appears destined to fail, but she still sees an opening to start chipping away at Republican dominance in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

What South Texas can teach the GOP about winning Hispanics

By focusing on practical solutions — securing the border, restoring economic opportunity and protecting seniors' benefits — we can earn the trust of Hispanic voters.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

What Polls Can Tell Us, Beyond the Horse Race

As the election dust prepares to settle, patterns are emerging that might provide valuable context in the weeks to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

What the stock market can expect if Republicans control the White House, Senate and House

For stocks, divided control in Washington, D.C. — gridlock — is preferable to rule by one political party.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Dermal fillers are popular but can be risky. Dermatologist shares what to know.

Despite the popularity of cosmetic filler injections, these procedures can carry some risks. Here's what an expert says consumers should know.

The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What Lisa Marie Presley Can Teach Brands About Legacy

Don’t allow your identity to get trapped by the past.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.

Politics - Politico - October 27

Robotic dogs are patrolling Mar-a-Lago to help protect Trump, Secret Service confirms

The “high-tech hound,” as the Secret Service has been known to call it, was filmed walking the perimeter of the Palm Beach property alongside an agent.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

White House pushes back on Trump call to halt confirmations in lame duck period

A White House spokesperson on Monday pushed back on President-elect Trump’s demand that the Democratic Senate stop confirming judges during the lame-duck period before he takes office and the upper ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump: America 'like a garbage can for the world'

Former President Trump on Thursday compared America to a "garbage can for the world" as he railed against immigrants coming into the country in large numbers. The former president delivered remarks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump and Musk can bring peace to golf - McIlroy

Donald Trump's return to the White House can help pave the way for peace in golf's 'civil war', says four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.

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