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Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped

US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Fetterman jokes he'd consider confirming DeSantis if he admits to lifts

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joked Wednesday that he’d consider confirming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as Defense secretary if he admits to the use of lifts in his shoes. “I’ll consider a YES on ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Ken Griffin, Top Republican Donor, Says He Voted for Trump

Mr. Griffin, who had previously derided Donald J. Trump as a “three-time loser,” said he voted for the president-elect.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Hegseth says he loves his mother as Trump considers switching defense secretary pick to DeSantis

Pete Hegseth's mother joined Fox News Wednesday morning to defend her son and dismiss a critical email she wrote years ago about his behavior toward women. CBS News congressional reporter Nikole ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Randy Newman on why he sold his publishing and what he learned from his biography

The 81-year-old songwriter and composer is the subject of a new biography by former Times pop music critic Robert Hilburn.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

The president's martial law gamble backfired: What was he thinking?

Yoon's shock move was a bid to get the kind of grip on power that has eluded him since he was elected.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Deion Sanders Said the Heisman Trophy Was ‘Clinched.’ He Might Be Right.

The race for college football’s prestigious award is all but over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.

After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

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

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state

ABC News - Dec. 3

Eric Adams Suggests the Biden Pardon Proves He Was Also Targeted

The mayor has argued that he was indicted because he criticized border policies. He also said that he has rights that migrants do not because “the Constitution is for Americans.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Campbell’s is getting a new CEO. Analysts say he could face these ‘uncertainties’ as Trump takes office.

Campbell’s Co. on Tuesday said its current chief executive would depart to take on a leadership role for the Washington Commanders NFL team, and the soup and snack maker reported mixed ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler says he has experienced memory loss following two concussions this season

Ekeler is still dealing with symptoms following his most recent concussion

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Newsom says he's disappointed by Biden's decision to pardon son

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he is disappointed by President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, according to a Tuesday report. “With everything the president and his family ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, at one point tumbled to a 52-week low.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Canada's Trudeau Says He Addressed Trade Irritants With Trump

In his first public comments about his dinner last week with President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he addressed trade issues related to steel, aluminum, energy ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer,' he's ready for his close-up.

Branching out beyond his typical romantic ballads, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi stars as the leading man in indie romcom 'Say a Little Prayer.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

South Korea president says he will lift martial law declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift the martial law declaration he imposed following his accusations of the opposition party sympathizing with communist North Korea. Bryan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

South Korean president says he will lift martial law after parliamentary vote to block it

The Biden administration says they did not have any advance warning about the South Korean president's plan to declare martial law. The South Korean parliament nullified the declaration. NBC News' ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

South Korean president says he will lift martial law following Cabinet meeting that's expected within hours

ABC News - Dec. 3

He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too

When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.

Wired - Dec. 3

Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for return: 'I truly don’t know'

Woods pulled out of this week's Hero World Challenge after undergoing another procedure on his back.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend

Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump says he would block US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel

President-elect Trump vowed to block Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.'s acquisition of U.S. Steel. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office

Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Bottom Line: Lynch lobbies up as he eyes Nord Stream 2

Oil and gas American investor Stephen Lynch hired Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP to lobby on commodity and energy transit infrastructure days before The Wall Street Journal reported he ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump Says He Will Block Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel

The announcement reiterated sentiments the president-elect expressed on the campaign trail, and further imperiled a deal that had already run into widespread political opposition.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Zelensky Signals He's Open to Negotiating a Peace Deal

In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Trump says he's going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend in what would be his first trip overseas since his November election win.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infection

ABC News - Dec. 2

Biden pardons son Hunter after months of saying he wouldn't do so

With major changes looming at the Justice Department, President Biden has wiped away the prosecution of his son, Hunter Biden. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Kash Patel for FBI ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."

CNBC - Dec. 2

Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.

NBC News - Dec. 2