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 - November 11

On lame-duck AI bill, Congress shouldn’t push too far

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to bring a commercial and economic rebirth for the United States and its allies, but Congress is negotiating a lame-duck bill to regulate the AI ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.

Advocates call on Congress to reauthorize radiation compensation law in lame-duck session

A coalition of advocates and stakeholders called on Congress to take action in the lame-duck session to reauthorize the law compensating Americans exposed to nuclear radiation by the federal ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump vs. Media Moves Back to the White House

The president-elect has threatened broadcast licenses and filed lawsuits against some networks. Executives are bracing for possible deal drama.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

10 Takeaways From Trump’s Win on Election Night 2024

America’s democracy will again be put to the test, and its government will veer sharply to the right. Kamala Harris and Democrats were dealt stunning defeats across the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Palestinians' hopes and fears as Trump heads back to the White House

Gazans say they'd welcome Trump making good on his vow to end the war, but not "at the expense of the Palestinian people."

Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House

New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however.

RFK Jr. says a Trump White House would immediately push to remove fluoride from water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that a Donald Trump administration on Day One would "advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water."

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Biden needs to push through promised student-loan relief before Trump returns to White House, powerful Democrat warns

The Biden administration needs to move quickly to cancel the student loans of borrowers who were already promised relief before President-elect Donald Trump takes office or risk having this White ...

Business - MarketWatch - 15 minutes ago

Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Republicans return to Congress for the lame duck session to decide on government funding, leadership elections in both chambers, and whether to cut a deal with Democrats or push the issue into next ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

What Congress has on its agenda for lame-duck session

Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the first time since Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what Congress has in store for the remainder of ...

Senate Democrat sees ‘a chance’ of more Ukraine funding in lame duck session

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday there is a chance that Congress could pass additional funding for Ukraine ahead of the transition to a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

Thirteen more members of the Trump administration penned an open letter backing up former White House chief of staff John Kelly's assertion that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Voters reject criticisms of Trump from former staffers as they send him back to White House

Democrats ran on the argument that Donald Trump is unstable, unhinged and unchecked, claims bolstered by criticisms of Trump from his former White House staffers. But voters felt differently, ...

Susie Wiles: ‘tough, smart’ operator who led Trump back to the White House

Wiles, 67, who stressed discipline as Trump re-election chief, to become first ever female presidential chief of staff. Susie Wiles, who was named Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff, ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric

On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...

Trump and Biden Meet at the White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump, Biden meet at White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, where the two political foes shook hands in front of reporters. The two sat in the Oval Office for ...

White House says Biden will continue push for Ukraine aid, cease-fire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Biden will continue to push Congress for aid for Ukraine and for a cease-fire in its ongoing war with Russia. “Our approach ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Biden hosts Israel's president at the White House amid peace push

President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.

Lindgren, Cuylle score in 3rd period as Rangers beat Ducks 2-1

Ryan Lindgren and Will Cuylle scored in the third period and the New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Trump Admits Gaetz May Not Be Confirmed. He’s Pushing His Nominees Anyway.

The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won’t dare to turn them all down.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Philadelphia officials push back at Trump allegations

Philadelphia officials in both parties on Tuesday pushed back against former President Trump’s baseless claims of “cheating” in the city’s elections. The former president on Truth Social claimed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The town Joe Biden will call home after leaving White House

BBC News NI's Chris Buckler talks to voters in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden's presidency comes to an end.

The Trump-Harris White House race in pictures

The most tumultuous presidential campaign in living memory is almost over

World - Financial Times - November 6

FirstFT: Donald Trump on course to reclaim the White House

Also in today’s newsletter, Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister and Big Oil’s dirty legacy in Nigeria

World - Financial Times - November 6

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - November 6

Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics

Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bn

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump 'looks forward' to White House meeting with Biden

President-elect Trump plans to visit the White House to meet with President Biden after his electoral victory, Trump's campaign said Wednesday, taking part in a ritual he did not afford Biden after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Biden to host Trump at White House on Wednesday

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Wednesday morning, the White House announced on Saturday.

Politics - NBC News - November 9

Republicans won big in the Senate. A warning lurks in the purple states.

Republicans’ primary intervention strategy propelled them to a majority, but they failed to flip four battlegrounds that Donald Trump carried.

Politics - Politico - November 12

Trump to name William McGinley to be White House counsel

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced William McGinley will serve as White House counsel in his administration.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Trump, Biden set for awkward White House meeting

President-elect Trump and President Biden are readying for what promises to be a highly awkward meeting at the White House on Wednesday as Biden welcomes his successor — a man he labeled a danger ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Biden tells Trump "welcome back" during Oval Office meeting

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.

Trump and Biden meet at White House | Special Report

President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden met Wednesday at the White House for the first time since Trump's win in the election. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report on the ...

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