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Trump appointments set off special elections to fill House seats: What to know
The move by President-elect Trump to tap several House Republicans to fill positions in his Cabinet and beyond has set off a fresh round of special elections next year to replace them. Trump chose ...The Hill - 21h -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - 1d -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - 10h -
Democrat Adam Gray flips California swing seat blue
Republican Rep. John Duarte was narrowly ousted from his seat in a rematch against a Democratic rival.Politico - 6h -
What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.The New York Times - 1d -
What is a presidential pardon?
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution.CBS News - 1d -
What to know about the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and their role in the Great Depression
The measure helped worsen the Great Depression, experts said.ABC News - 1d -
What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly
The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.The New York Times - 1d -
What makes the US truly exceptional
Are American pathologies the necessary price of economic dynamism?Financial Times - 16h -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - 1d -
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers
Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.CNBC - 1d -
What our expert shoppers are buying this Cyber Monday
Here are our editors' favorite Cyber Monday deals this year, from 100% cotton throws to marked down monitors.NBC News - 1d -
Scottie Pippen Mocked for Post About Elon Musk on the Bulls
Scottie Pippen, a basketball star turned crypto fanatic, posted about how many championships Chicago would have won with Mr. Musk. The answers weren’t kind.The New York Times - 1d -
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - 1d -
What Kash Patel Could Do to the F.B.I.
The true danger is almost less about the pick and more about what it says of Trump’s approach to his second term.The New York Times - 17h -
What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps
Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...The Guardian - 20h -
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election
Prosecutors need to sit up, take notice, and ponder what the election results mean about what they do, how they do it, and how the public perceives it.The Hill - 19h -
What to know about Travel Tuesday deals
In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel ...CBS News - 18h -
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?
If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.CBS News - 18h -
France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s CabinetABC News - 17h -
Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.
A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.CBS News - 17h -
Why Was Martial Law Declared in South Korea?
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces public fury and calls to resign after he imposed martial law, then backed down after Parliament voted to repeal it.The New York Times - 4h -
What to Do When Your Employee Is Grieving
It’s National Grief Awareness Week. Here’s how business leaders can better lead their teams through times of loss.Inc. - 14h