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Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent weeks for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Former Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be ...The Hill - 8h -
Senate Democrats delay Kash Patel committee vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee's consideration of Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI was pushed until next week as Democrats delayed it due to panel rules. Voting on Patel's nomination was on ...The Hill - 8h -
Congress reacts to Trump's plan to take over Gaza
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to President Trump's suggestion Tuesday night that the U.S. take control of the Gaza Strip. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - 1d -
Congress must stand up to Trump’s USAID power grab — before it’s too late
More than ever before, the American people need and deserve a strong Congress to check and balance Trump’s increasingly authoritarian White House.The Hill - 1d -
Tulsi Gabbard survives Senate committee vote
the Senate Intelligence Committee has voted to move Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as President Trump's director of national intelligence to a full Senate vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 2d -
Trump and Congress are skipping out on the bill for mass deportations
The current administration is acting like we live in a fairy tale.The Hill - 2d -
Wrexham unveil plans for 5,500-capacity stand
Wrexham have released images of their new plans for a Kop stand at their home ground, the Stok Racecourse.ESPN - 2d -
Trump steamrolls Republicans in Congress with flurry of unilateral moves
President Donald Trump is moving at breakneck speed to disrupt and reshape the federal government, challenging oversight powers reserved for lawmakers.NBC News - 3d -
Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID 'reorganization'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the separate agency appears ...The Hill - 3d -
Why won’t Congress fulfill the vision of the Founders?
Today's lawmakers are hardly what James Madison envisioned.The Hill - 3d -
'Conclave's' doubt stands out amid an angelic visual
A cardinal remains lost after a fiery message of solidarity unites his colleagues in "Conclave."Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Congress eyes probe, reforms in response to aircraft tragedy
Lawmakers in both parties say Congress is gearing up to play an aggressive role in the federal response to this week's deadly collision between a military helicopter and a commercial passenger ...The Hill - 4d -
Penguins Stand Tall In Emotional Win Against Predators
Pittsburgh posted its first shutout of the season in a complete, 60-minute effort despite the adversity of the last 24 hoursYahoo Sports - 4d -
Will the credit rating agencies stand up to Trump?
Debt rankers appear to have been more coy in recent years on risks of developed economies than emerging marketsFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump Dissolves Arts Committee Previously Restored by Biden
The disbanding of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities came amid a flurry of executive orders touching on art, culture and history.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators
Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.ABC News - Jan. 30 -
GOP steps aside as Trump assaults Congress’ power
The president goes after the "power of the purse" with nary a peep from Republican leaders.Politico - Jan. 29 -
Backlash in Congress over Trump's federal funding memo
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacted to President Trump's memo calling for a pause in federal funding for certain programs. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Johnson invites Trump to address Congress in March
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has invited President Trump to give his first address to Congress on March 4. “Your administration and the 119th Congress working together have the chance to ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Johnson invites Trump to address Congress on March 4
The White House has yet to formally accept the invitation, though Trump is expected to confirm.Politico - Jan. 25 -
These companies are standing by their DEI policies amid backlash
While some companies steer away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments.ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick
Editor's note: This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Marshall fined $100K, stands by call to skip bowl
The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl even though its roster had been depleted to 41 players after coach Charles Huff's exit and as many ...ESPN - Jan. 18 -
C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders
The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Standing Up to Donald Trump’s Fear Tactics
There is a real risk that the nation’s institutions will succumb to Trump’s campaign of intimidation and not do their jobs.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
These two bank stocks stand out for improvement in 2025
Bank stocks had a wonderful 2024. A lighter regulatory burden and better interest-rate environment might set up another year of gains.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Will the ‘real’ Speaker Johnson please stand up?
Given the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, no one can be certain what the Speaker can and will do in 2025.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Midseason check-in: Which picks are we standing by -- or redoing?
South Carolina still the favorite for the title? These are the picks we're standing by -- or picking again.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
The books members of Congress are reading
Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
TikTok’s Last Stand Before Supreme Court Looms
The video platform app’s fate is bound up in collision of free speech and national security, which will be debated in a hearing that starts Friday.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory . Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Taxpayer Advocate urges Congress to preserve IRS funding for service, technology
The National Taxpayer Advocate has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Members of Congress pay respects to Jimmy Carter at US Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the US Capitol to lie in state as members of Congress paid their respects ahead of his funeral on Thursday. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 8
