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Miami's Mario Cristobal leads list of six coaches who have worked their way off the hot seat in 2024
These coaches have worked their way off of the hot seat with strong 2024 seasonsSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
NHL Coaches On The Hot Seat: Penguins' Sullivan, Red Wings' Lalonde Top List
A number of coaches in the NHL's hot seat are already facing intense pressure to turn things around. Adam Proteau says Pittsburgh's Mike Sullivan is at the top of the list.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
NFL coaching hot seat rankings: Mike McCarthy's chair heating with Cowboys; Zac Taylor in danger with Bengals
Who's jobs are on the hot seat heading into Week 12Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Steelers looking to end ugly Thursday night streak, plus coaches on hot seat and unveiling our MVP poll
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Nov. 21Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Brit Hume on Trump comeback: 'The Reagan Republican Party is gone'
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume said Monday that the Republican Party with former President Trump as “the prominent figure in the party” is no longer “the Reagan Republican Party.” “I ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
‘America’s gone mad’: disbelief in Ayrshire, Scotland, near Trump’s golf course
While some say Trump has done much for Turnberry’s economy, others claim election result is ‘a disaster – he’s a fascist’. US election live: latest updates after Trump’s victory The sun is ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council
Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Pentagon chief urges 'calm, orderly' Trump transition in memo to troops
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told U.S. troops that the Pentagon will make a “calm, orderly, and professional transition” to the incoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday memo. “Our ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general
“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary
National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Trump’s pick for defense secretary wants to purge the Pentagon of 'woke' officials
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, said he believes women shouldn’t serve in combat and that he wants to see the military purged of “woke” officials who ...Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Trump’s Pentagon pick stokes fears of 'woke' generals purge
President-elect Trump is forging ahead with a dramatic shake-up of the military, with fears of a purge of “woke” generals fueled by his nomination this week of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
No women in combat roles? Trump's Pentagon chief pick raises eyebrows
Democrats and veterans groups are taking aim at Trump Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s belief that women should not serve in combat roles, with at least two crucial GOP senators also asking ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faced sex assault allegation
President-elect Trump has tapped oil industry CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary and part of his newly-formed energy council. Meanwhile, there may be new trouble for Trump’s pick for defense ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are creating new risks for the European Union's biggest economyWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Which of Trump's Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed?
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Trump Targets Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants From Troubled Countries
The president-elect has vowed to end a program that allows thousands of people from troubled nations to stay in the United States.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Howard Lutnick Is Scouting Trump’s Nominees. Some Will Oversee His Interests.
Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team and a Wall Street financier, is leading the search for appointees while still running his businesses.Business - The New York Times - November 9 -
Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees
Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS
The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Kristi Noem Is Emerging as Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary
Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, is a loyalist who has vocally supported Donald J. Trump’s pledges regarding undocumented immigrants.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference
The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?
The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know. Several Republican senators expressed shock on Wednesday when Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
What to know about Trump's energy secretary nominee Chris Wright
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a fracking executive who has long ties to the energy industry, to lead the Department of Energy.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Speaker Johnson open to supporting recess appointment for Trump nominees
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) left open the possibility of enabling President-elect Trump to appoint his Cabinet by recess appointment, bypassing the need for approval from the Senate. “We’ll ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
All of Trump’s nominees must face questioning in Senate confirmation hearings
For the Senate to go into recess specifically to avoid its constitutional duties would be a shameful first in American history.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican senators to stop Democrats from confirming any more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
What to know about Trump's labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary is being applauded by some key labor unions.Top stories - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
Matt Gaetz may be able to return to his congressional seat after withdrawal from AG consideration
Matt Gaetz has taken himself out of the running to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general and now questions are swirling about whether he could return to the House seat he resigned ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Gaetz drops out
Announcement comes just hours after controversial initial nominee withdrew from consideration for the roleWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago
