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Democratic senator puts 'blanket hold' on Trump's State Dept. nominees following USAID threat
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on Democrats' latest effort, led by Sen. Brian Schatz, to push back on the Trump administration's political moves.NBC News - 11h -
Democrat places blanket hold on Trump’s State Department picks over targeting of USAID
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Monday he will place a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s nominees to the State Department until ...The Hill - 13h -
Kim holds off Korda for victory in LPGA opener
A Lim Kim responded to a late charge by Nelly Korda with three birdies on her final four holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot victory Sunday in the LPGA season opener.ESPN - 1d -
Niagara holds off Canisius 64-63
Justice Smith scored at the basket with 49 seconds left to give Niagara a four-point lead and the Purple Eagles held on to earn a 64-63 winABC News - 3d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 3d -
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants
Guantanamo could be used to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are in transit waiting to be transported to their home countries.ABC News - 5d -
Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Migrants at Guantánamo Bay
The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape.The New York Times - 5d -
Israeli military to hold on to Syrian territory indefinitely
Defence minister says forces will remain in positions seized after collapse of Assad’s regime ‘for an unlimited time’Financial Times - 6d -
Activists hold US Steel CEO’s feet to the smelter
David Burritt will have to provide a vision of how the company can thrive on its own if a Nippon Steel deal does not materialiseFinancial Times - 6d -
Democrats to hold ‘emergency’ meeting on Trump’s spending freeze
House Democratic leaders have arranged an “emergency” meeting of the full caucus on Wednesday in response to President Trump’s decision to freeze a large chunk of federal spending. The meeting, ...The Hill - 6d -
Transgender athletes face blanket ban at Olympics
Transgender women are increasingly likely to be banned from the female category across Olympic sport after another leading candidate to become International Olympic Committee president backed a new ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
SEC Scraps Accounting Rule for Companies Holding Crypto
The controversial rule prohibited financial institutions from custodying cryptocurrencies.Inc. - Jan. 27 -
Colombia tariff threat on hold after deportation agreement
The White House said Colombia has agreed to President Trump's deportation terms, after a standoff led to the prospect of a trade war. The saga began earlier Sunday when Colombia denied entry to ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
‘Reflecting New York’ Holds a Mirror Up to NYC
A series from photographer Sefan Falke captures iconic views of New York City's boroughs both coming and going.Wired - Jan. 26 -
Rubio holds first call with Netanyahu as secretary of state
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held his first phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since President Trump's return to the White House. During the call, Rubio reiterated ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Aid Is Rushing Into Gaza While the Cease-Fire Holds
A surge in truckloads is bringing desperately needed food to the besieged Palestinian enclave after months of halting deliveries.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South
The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue
Our research shows that Republican leadership can reduce partisan divisions on climate solutions more effectively than Democratic leadership.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow as South endures rare winter storm
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardons stun Republicans on Capitol Hill
President Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned Republican ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Djokovic, 37, holds off Alcaraz in 'epic' match
Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy by beating Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold
The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Bills and Eagles hold on to reach NFL Conference Championships
The Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles clinch nail-biting victories in the NFL's Divisional Round to move within one win of the Super Bowl.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Leon Draisaitl Holds Back In Post-Game Interview
Leon Draisaitl was visibly irritated after the loss to the Vancouver Canucks.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Vitale falls at home; broadcasting return on hold
Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale will not return to broadcasting next week after suffering an accident at his Florida home, but he is expected to make a full recovery.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands
The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Blinken holds final news conference at State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his final news conference at the State Department Thursday. Following a portion of the news conference, CBS News contributor Robert Berger provided analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with its rival political party, according to a poll published Thursday. The ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation
Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake. Polls have opened in Vanuatu , a Pacific nation grappling with political ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Barrasso: 'Paperwork problem' holding up Gabbard hearing
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said on Sunday that a “paperwork problem” with the Office of Government Ethics is holding up the hearing for President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Officials hold briefing on Los Angeles wildfires
Watch live coverage as a briefing is held on the wildfire situation in the greater Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’
The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat
Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous weather conditions in U.S. as snow blankets several states
Snow is blanketing several states in the Midwest and the East as frigid temperatures contribute to dangerous driving conditions across the U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from Clayton, Missouri, and ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5
