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How SEC Teams Are Dominating the Men’s College Basketball Scene

The league went 14-1 this weekend and has 10 teams in our expert’s Top 25 ballot this week.

The New York Times - 15h

A Mild Defense of Lara Trump

The Senate takes itself seriously, but its members aren’t always public-servant all-stars.

The New York Times - 17h

Mayo: Comment on Pats' offense was 'defensive'

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo again had to clarify one of his comments, this time for what could have been seen as a slight toward OC Alex Van Pelt after Sunday's loss.

ESPN - 18h

Defense Sec. Austin says he sees diversity in military as a strength in face of Hegseth criticisms

In an interview that aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" this weekend, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke about the strengths of a diverse military that he's seen throughout his career. CBS News senior ...

CBS News - 19h

Musk Accuses SEC of Pushing a Financial Settlement After Twitter Buyout Issues

The mercurial entrepreneur took to his own social media platform X—whose purchase attracted the regulator’s attention—to air his grievances.

Inc. - 3d

Musk knocks SEC over settlement offer in probe

Tech mogul Elon Musk criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday over a settlement offer in the agency’s probe into his 2022 purchase of Twitter, now known as X. In a ...

The Hill - 3d

SEC: Which 2025 matchup are you most excited for?

The 2025 SEC college football schedule is here. Take a look at next year's schedules for all 16 conference teams.

ESPN - 4d

‘Weaponized’ agency: Ramaswamy, Musk attack SEC after diversity ruling setback

Politico - 4d

First Texas-UGA game in Athens tops SEC's 2025

Texas and Georgia will meet in Athens for the first time next November as part of the SEC's 2025 football schedule, which was unveiled Wednesday.

ESPN - 5d

Good luck reforming the Department of Defense

Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.

The Hill - 6d

Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame

After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

UGA 'fired up' after Beck injury, pulls off SEC title

Behind backup quarterback Gunner Stockton, No. 5 Georgia knocked off No. 2 Texas 22-19 in overtime to win the SEC title and earn a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Big beef: No space for Bevo at SEC title game

Bevo will not be on the sideline for Texas' matchup against Georgia.

ESPN - Dec. 7

How the SEC influenced the start of a crypto-backed super PAC

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of cryptocurrency company Ripple, says the major crypto-industry funded super PAC in the 2024 election was inspired by what he calls the SEC's "war on crypto."

CBS News - Dec. 6

Give it a rest: SEC title game has a lot on the line ... really

While the do-or-die CFP incentive isn't part of the discussion when No. 2 Texas faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, there's more at stake than you might think.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Georgia eyes RB Etienne return in SEC title game

Georgia is hoping to get running back Trevor Etienne on the field for the SEC championship game against Texas after he missed the past three games with a rib injury.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Trump’s Pick for SEC Chair Sends Bitcoin and Crypto Optimism Soaring

The President-elect taps regulation-averse former SEC commissioner turned cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to lead the agency, sending the price of Bitcoin past $100,000.

Inc. - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump names pro-crypto SEC chair

Bitcoin surged to over 100,000 per coin on Wednesday after President-elect Trump announced Paul Atkins, a crypto aficionado, would be nominated to head the Security Exchange Commission (SEC). ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission

ABC News - Dec. 4

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair

President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Trump's SEC pick

Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump gives more good news for crypto industry President-elect Trump nominated former Securities and Exchange ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Hegseth vows to stay sober if confirmed as defense secretary; Trump signals pro-crypto stance with SEC pick Paul Atkins – live

Former Fox host tries to charm Republican senators amid growing questions over suitability; Atkins named amid flurry of appointments. Trump taps billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

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