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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would take up TikTok's appeal challenging a federal law that could ban the popular social media app by next month.NBC News - 4h -
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.CBS News - 7h -
Watch live: House convenes hearing on combating foreign interference in elections
The Committee on House Administration is holding a hearing Wednesday morning looking into ways to combat foreign interference in U.S. elections. The intelligence community warned a day before the ...The Hill - 9h -
Spain introduces bill to combat online fake news
Minister calls bill demanding digital platforms publicly correct false information ‘good news for democracy’. Spain ’s leftwing government has announced a bill extending a requirement to publish ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU presses for new powers to combat threat of Chinese import surge
Brussels increasingly concerned it would struggle to fight back in a global trade warFinancial Times - 2d -
Would Pete Hegseth ban women from serving in combat units?
Many veterans are concerned that Pete Hegseth would bar women from serving in ground-based combat units. CBS News' James LaPorta breaks down the concerns.CBS News - 5d -
Women in the military worry about Hegseth's views on women in combat
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.CBS News - 5d -
Hearing for Trump assassination attempt suspect in Florida
A status hearing is being held Wednesday for Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump in a September incident at Trump International Golf Club in Florida. CBS News national ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Cornyn warns Hegseth faces 'unpleasant' confirmation hearing
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Defense, faces a nasty Senate confirmation hearing that would likely be uglier than the ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
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Hegseth shifts stance on women in combat while working to win over senators
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to continue their quest for Senate support ahead of confirmation hearings, including secretary of defense ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Supreme Court hears NEPA case
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court hears NEPA case The Supreme Court appears likely to rein in the scope of one of ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Ernst, Hegseth sidestep question of women in combat after meeting
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Pete Hegseth are sidestepping questions as to whether President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon still thinks women should be allowed in combat roles, following ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing awaits extradition hearing
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is awaiting an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Russian spies planned to kidnap journalist, trial hears
The Old Bailey has heard a Russian spy cell planned to kidnap a journalist and smuggle him out of the UK.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Cyprus and the US double down on a joint effort to combat financial crimes with more training
Cyprus and the U.S. say they’re doubling down on a joint effort to crack down on illicit finance with additional training of Cypriot law enforcement authorities to identify, investigate and ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Embrace the fog, savour the dawn, light up your home: readers’ top 10 tips for combating winter gloom
Guardian readers share their tried and tested ways to brighten up the darkest, dampest days. It can be hard to retain a sunny disposition when it’s grey and dismal outside. But even when the ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Vance: Hegseth will get Senate hearing, won't be abandoned
Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Friday said he and President-elect Trump are standing by Pete Hegseth, the embattled nominee to lead the Department of Defense, and told reporters he was ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
When They Hear Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision
A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more
President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says
The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Jaylen expects to hear from NBA after throat-slash dunk celebration
Jaylen Brown admitted he got "caught up in the moment" after throwing down a massive dunk on Isaiah Stewart in Celtics-Pistons.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Sarah Silverman: 'No one' wants to hear from celebrities on politics
Comedian Sarah Silverman said she did not campaign during the 2024 election cycle because, in part, she sensed “no one” wanted to hear from celebrities. “I was on the road with this tour, for one ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Coroner not told of Letby concerns, inquiry hears
The coroner said he was not told by hospital bosses that they had concerns about a member of staff.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Supreme Court to hear arguments over gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a landmark case over gender-affirming care for minors. The case involves a Tennessee law that bans puberty blockers and hormone treatments for ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?
CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears
Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike
A court in Bangladesh has rescheduled a bail hearing for a prominent Hindu leader who was detained after leading large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Care
On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Supreme Court Hears Case on FDA’s Rejection of Flavored Vapes
The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes.The New York Times - Dec. 2