Crucial Votes Confirmation

Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote 'no'

The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Murkowski announces she will vote against Hegseth

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Baseball Hall of Fame voting winners and losers

Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2025 vote.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote

Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Why is the English FA voting on Welsh football plans?

With the English FA set to rule on plans which could give Welsh EFL clubs a new route into Europe, BBC Sport explains why - and answers many more questions about 'Prosiect Cymru'.

BBC News - Jan. 23

X-factor for NFC Championship teams: Eagles' defensive front, Commanders' secondary crucial in playoff bout

One player or unit could make the difference in which team is Super Bowl bound

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Bills fans raise over $60K for diabetes to support Ravens player who dropped crucial pass

Buffalo Bills fans, known as Bills Mafia, have banded together to support Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews after he dropped a crucial pass in the Bills-Ravens palyoff game.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are moving ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state

The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.

NBC News - Jan. 21

New Technology Innovation Crucial to Clean Energy

TDK Ventures Sees Tremendous Investment Value in Both Grid-Scale Energy Storage and Advanced Fusion Energy Technologies.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Darwin Nunez comes in from the cold to deliver Liverpool crucial win in title race

In another era, in another kind of football, Darwin Núñez might be the type of unconventional striker who would be a cult hero at a smaller club, but at Liverpool in 2025, when the margins are so ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

WATCH: Timothy Weah scores for Juventus to extend lead against AC Milan in crucial Serie A battle

The American international scored his fifth goal of the season

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Gabbard deserves to be confirmed ASAP

Gabbard is in lockstep with Trump and unafraid to take on the conventional wisdom of the entrenched elites or their insatiable desire to drain the Treasury — and American taxpayers — by continually ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Solskjaer confirmed as new Besiktas boss

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs an 18-month deal as head coach of Besiktas.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Cassidy will vote to confirm Hegseth

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee's chances of becoming the next head of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

These 10 Democrats voted to tee up final vote on Laken Riley Act

Ten Democrats in the Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, teeing up a final vote in the upper chamber. The Democratic supporters were Sens. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly (Ariz.), ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit

This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon's Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize a robotaxi business.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Israeli security cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's security cabinet is meeting to approve the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza. Should the cabinet give the green light, the deal will then go to Israel's full government ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Delayed Amid Disagreements

Rifts with Hamas and a far-right minister’s threat to resign complicated progress toward the Israeli cabinet’s vote on the deal, which includes the release of hostages.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Israeli Cabinet to vote on ceasefire with Hamas after delay

The Middle East faced uncertainty on Thursday as the world waits to see if a long-awaited ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza can make it across the finish line. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed

Plus, remembering David Lynch.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

France's new prime minister faces no-confidence vote

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Justin Rose cements place as next Ryder Cup captain with crucial masterstroke

If there were any doubts that Justin Rose will be Luke Donald’s successor as Europe Ryder Cup captain, then surely these have been quashed by Great Britain & Ireland’s overwhelming victory in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help

To age well, geriatricians say one underappreciated key is maintaining good balance

ABC News - Jan. 11

Rebels force RFU vote on under-fire Sweeney

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney's future will be voted on by rugby clubs across England after his critics forced the governing body to call a crisis summit.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance

The consumer-electronics company maintained its full-year guidance and said it is now ready to accelerate its strategic plan to drive profitable growth.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power

Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with Israel

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Wall Street casts doubt on Citi chief Fraser’s bid to hit crucial target

Bank has lagged well behind rivals on important measure of profitability

Financial Times - Jan. 8

These Democrats flipped their votes on the Laken Riley Act

Seven House Democrats flipped their votes to "yes" on a GOP-led bill named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The Laken Riley ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes

Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Harris Faces an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost

The vice president will preside over Congress on Monday as it counts the Electoral College votes finalizing her defeat by Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.