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GOP senators grill Trump defense nominee on Iran, Taiwan, NATO
Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) grilled Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s pick to serve as undersecretary of Defense for policy, over his ...The Hill - 23h -
Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists
President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser HemmatiFinancial Times - 3d -
Iran’s vice-president and most prominent reformist resigns
Mohammad Javad Zarif implies move was endorsed by supreme leader, as his exit sends stock market into a tailspin. Middle East crisis – live updates Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s most prominent ...The Guardian - 2d -
A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees
A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.The New York Times - 5d -
This Christian Convert Fled Iran, and Ran Into Trump’s Deportation Policy
Artemis Ghasemzadeh is among a group of migrants being held in a jungle camp in Panama.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Oil prices end higher as U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran
Oil futures finished higher on Monday, with prices finding support after a nearly 3% decline Friday, as the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, impacting its crude sector.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says
A report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
Iran accelerating near-weapons-grade plutonium production: Watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran is taking steps to accelerate its near weapons-grade uranium in a broader effort to expand its capability for nuclear warfare, according to ...The Hill - 6d -
House lawmakers want Trump to pressure EU to sanction Iran military group
Two House lawmakers are calling on President Trump to pressure the European Union to designate as a terrorist organization Iran’s premier military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...The Hill - 6d -
Russian missile experts flew to Iran as it clashed with Israel, investigation shows
Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defense cooperation with Moscow.NBC News - 1d -
Conservatives Hobble Iran’s Moderate President, Stoking a Political Crisis
With Iran already wounded economically and diplomatically, hard-liners forced out two top officials and blocked talks with the United States, freezing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s agenda.The New York Times - 22h -
Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence
US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitutionFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Short Novels Dominate International Booker Prize Nominees
Only one of the 13 titles nominated for the prestigious award for fiction translated into English is more than 300 pages long. But it is the one favored by critics.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner
Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.The New York Times - 6d -
Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.CBS News - 6d -
Warren presses X on deleted Trump nominee’s posts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is pressing the social platform X about one of President Trump’s economic nominees seemingly scraping many posts from his account. In a letter addressed to Linda ...The Hill - 5d -
WATCH: Social media influencers weigh in on Oscar nominees
ABC News’ Will Ganss checked in with some major social media influencers for a Reel Talk Roundtable, getting their thoughts on this years Oscar nominees.ABC News - 3d -
Behind the scenes with the best picture nominees for the 2025 Oscars
Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.CBS News - 2d -
2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Revealed
March is here, which means the British Academy of Film and Television Arts--better known as BAFTA--has announced the nominees for its 2024 Games Awards. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II leads the pack ...GameSpot - 23h -
Iran’s stock of near-bomb-grade uranium has jumped, U.N. watchdog says
Iran’s stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic acceleration in enrichment in December, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.NBC News - 6d -
Turkey and Iran summon each other's diplomats after Ankara criticizes Iranian support to militias
Iran and Turkey have summoned each other’s diplomats for discussions after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Tehran’s policy of supporting militias in Syria and elsewhere in the regionABC News - 1d -
Sources: Saints hiring Staley to run defense
The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers
The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Where NATO members rank on defense spending
President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending
Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - 5d -
Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech ...The Hill - 18h -
Why the Philippines Is Confident of Defense Ties With Trump Administration
Officials in the Philippines say that President Trump will not pull back from defense commitments because Manila and Washington have a common adversary.The New York Times - 9h -
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense ...ABC News - 6h -
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Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing
In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are
What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory
All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Warren presses Trump CFPB nominee if he'd refuse 'unlawful directives'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is pressing President Trump's nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about his loyalty to the Trump administration and whether he would ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Senate Democrats press Trump's FTC commissioner nominee over agency independence
Multiple Senate Democrats on the Commerce, Science and Transportation on Tuesday pressed President Trump's Federal Trade Commissioner nominee, Mark Meador, over the independence of the agency amid ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture
Five days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientationABC News - Feb. 26 -
Oscars 2025: best actress nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are
What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of Oscar nominations Want more? Our guides to ...The Guardian - Feb. 26
