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Blinken defends Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified in a House hearing on the chaotic and deadly 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still searching for answers. CBS News political ...CBS News - 8h -
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return
Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.The New York Times - 15h -
Biden Administration Sprints to Tie Up Tech Loose Ends
Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Tech CEOs: Business as usual won’t work with the Trump administration
Tech CEOs should be calling for Trump to exercise prudence and moderation as he returns to power.The Hill - 15h -
Biden administration split over US Steel deal
Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security riskFinancial Times - 15h -
Trump's administration set to have unprecedented number of billionaires
Once President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, an unprecedented number of billionaires will make up his incoming administration. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins "The ...CBS News - 1d -
Live updates: Congress sprints to end as Trump nominees make rounds
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to begin a sprint to finish work on a bill to keep the government funded, and legislation to authorize major defense programs. Read about the effort to ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration picks blitzing Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes
Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...CBS News - 2d -
Biden administration bans cancer-causing solvent used in dry cleaning
The Biden administration is banning a cancer-causing substance used in dry cleaning and is also banning most uses of another, similar chemical. The administration's ban is on a chemical known as ...The Hill - 2d -
Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself
Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.ABC News - 2d -
Trump says he won't stop administration from seeking retribution
Trump also told "Meet the Press" the Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed.ABC News - 2d -
Logan Cooley breaks tie on power play, helps Utah beat the Flyers 4-2
Logan Cooley broke a tie on power play late in the second period and had an assist to help Utah beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Sunday nightABC News - 3d -
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.The New York Times - 4d -
Biden administration announces almost $1 billion in additional weapons support for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced on Saturday nearly $1 million in arms support for Ukraine, the Department of Defense said in a press release. The $988 million assistance package will provide the ...The Hill - 4d -
'It's like Game of Thrones': Inside the jockeying for Trump administration jobs
Trump has moved quickly to identify top officials for his next administration, but it hasn't all gone smoothly.NBC News - 4d -
Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record
Sprint sensation runs 20.04s at school championships 16-year-old breaks Peter Norman’s 56-year benchmark Australian sprinter Gout Gout’s rapid rise has reached glorious heights as the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration
During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.The New York Times - 5d -
Some of the biggest pro-Trump donors of 2024 are lining up for administration jobs
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec.NBC News - 5d -
Here are the billionaires stocking Trump’s next administration
President-elect Trump has named several billionaires to top roles in his next administration — a combination worth over $360 billion and that includes the world’s richest person. Elon Musk, the ...The Hill - 5d -
Boeing Still Not Producing MAX Planes After Strike, FAA Administrator Says
Boeing’s strike ended Nov. 4, but it’s taken time to resume full operations.Inc. - 6d -
Sprint sensation Gout Gout runs fourth fastest U18 100m of all time at age of 16
Australian clocks wind-assisted 10.04s at school championships Teenager wins final in a legal 10.17s in Brisbane on Friday Australian teenager Gout Gout’s star continues to rise after the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump Round 2: How Business Services Companies Are Preparing for the New Administration
Companies that offer HR and IT services are gearing up for four more years of MAGA.Inc. - 6d -
From outsider to the Oval Office, bitcoin surges as a new administration embraces crypto
Bitcoin burst on the scene after trust had withered in the financial system and Washington’s ability to protect people from itABC News - 6d -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration
Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension
Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
The Biden administration has backed the plaintiffs. Here’s what to know.
The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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 - Dec. 3 -
Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden administration announces additional $725m in military assistance to Ukraine
The White House is trying to disburse last $7bn in aid approved by Congress before Trump begins second term. The Biden administration is rushing military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ashley Young eyes 'dream' FA Cup tie against son
Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
‘When the tie goes on Brent takes over’: life as a comedy character lookalike
Is the pay really that good? Do you get bored? What was your worst gig? We ask ‘David Brent’, ‘Nessa’ and ‘Ali G’ what it’s actually like to make your money by being the spit of someone else’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...ABC News - Dec. 2