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Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts
Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Watch live: Johnson gives remarks ahead of meeting with DOGE heads Musk, Ramaswamy
Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a press conference ahead of GOP lawmakers' high-stakes meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who were tapped by President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
House Democrat: DOGE concept 'unconstitutional and illegal'
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) scoffed at the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the agency “unconstitutional and illegal” during a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy
DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
DOGE could help fix our infrastructure problems — or make them far worse
They’re dead wrong that taking a meat axe to the federal government’s workforce will make things better; in fact, that’s more likely to make things worse.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
GOP greets DOGE with excitement but expects 'friction'
Capitol Hill Republicans are clamoring to get in on the "DOGE" action after President-elect Trump put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of his administration’s “Department of Government ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
US officials tout encryption apps amid Salt Typhoon cyberattack
Federal officials are calling on telecommunication companies to boost national security by using encrypted messaging apps following an unprecedented Chinese hacking campaign against more than half ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ange: Spurs eye signing amid Richarlison absence
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has suggested the club will look to sign another forward after admitting his frustration at Richarlison's fitness issues.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks
Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.BBC 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 -
Ocasio-Cortez eyes Oversight bid amid Trump's return
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is strongly considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Accountability Committee, a pivotal seat that will play a prominent ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine
The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Ohio Democrat says he would also join Congressional DOGE caucus
Ohio Rep. Greg Landsman (D) said Tuesday he would join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, which seeks to be a counterpart to the new “Department of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade amid political chaos
South Korean heavyweight stocks fell in a volatile trading session Wednesday amid market jitters triggered by a political upheaval.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Moskowitz on joining DOGE Caucus: 'We got to go to where the conversations are happening'
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday defended his decision to become the first Democrat to join the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The group aims to be a ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour amid furore
It comes after two hour-long MasterChef Christmas specials were pulled from the BBC’s festive schedule.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s rhetoric on Gaza hostage deal ‘reinforces’ what Biden is trying to do: fmr. Mideast envoy
In a post on Truth Social, President-elect Trump demanded the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza by Inauguration Day. Former U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross discusses the continued ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls
Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur
The artist, who has supported the protests against the Tate group of museums, won the prestigious British award for an installation that includes a car covered by a giant doily.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
U.S. investors watch French budget mess amid memories of eurozone debt crisis
Bond-market participants in the U.S. and abroad were zeroing in Tuesday on the possibility that French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could fall and assessing whether this could turn ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Rahm Emanuel: Democrats should 'welcome' Musk's DOGE commission
Rahm Emanuel, who currently serves as U.S. ambassador to Japan, advised that Democrats should "welcome" President-elect Trump's newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). "I would ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
First Democrat joins Congressional DOGE Caucus
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is the first Democrat to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a group that aims to be a counterpart to the forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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Driver begs for forgiveness amid 25-year sentence for DUI crash that killed bride on wedding day
A South Carolina judge on Monday handed down a 25-year sentence to the drunk driver who hit and killed a bride on her wedding night in 2023. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more on the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire
Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Inefficient and reckless: Why DOGE could be so dangerous
The idea that slashing federal agencies is a magic bullet for achieving good governance is as wrong-headed as it is simplistic.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts
The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -