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Culture secretary rules out funding BBC from taxes
The culture secretary calls the TV licence "regressive" and is thinking "radically" about alternatives.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Biden delivers farewell remarks at Department of Defense
President Biden addressed the Department of Defense days before he hands over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Trump names pick for Air Force secretary
President-elect Trump on Thursday named Troy Meink, a top spy chief who has previously served as a missile engineer, as his pick for secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement on Truth ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee, said Thursday that he would not support raising the minimum wage. Bessent, if confirmed, would not have the authority to raise ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Burgum hopes to prioritize 'innovation over regulation' as interior secretary
During his opening statement, Doug Burgum, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of the Interior, told lawmakers he would work to prioritize "innovation over regulation" if he were ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden delivers farewell address to the Department of Defense
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers his farewell address as commander in chief to the Department of Defense.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Investor interest in defense grows
Yahoo News - Jan. 16 -
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve
If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Sen. Marco Rubio appears to have bipartisan support for Secretary of State
Several of Trump's Cabinet picks will face questions today during confirmation hearings, including former Florida AG Pam Bondi, his pick to lead the DOJ.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary
Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed
The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.
Jennifer Piepszak will become chief operating officer of JPMorgan, and said she would not seek the chief executive’s job. The current C.O.O., Daniel Pinto, plans to retire.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense
Under Allen, Penn State's defense put up some impressive stats this seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 14 -
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21. Sen. Jerry ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Duke defensive stopper Brown out several weeks
Duke forward Maliq Brown, who sprained his knee in Saturday's win over Notre Dame, will miss "an extended period of time" -- weeks -- Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said Monday.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?
Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world
After traveling more than a million miles on the job, the secretary of state discusses the Biden administration's foreign policy report card, from a reinvigorated NATO alliance and Russian ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge
Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Secretary of State Blinken on America's role in Syria
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he thinks what happens in Syria "is not our fight." In this web exclusive, outgoing Secretary of ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?
A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of their most dynamic red zone threatsCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense
Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers completed interviews with two external candidates for the open defensive coordinator job.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Democrats maintain narrow legislative majorities after special election wins
Democrats won a pair of special legislative elections in Virginia Tuesday, allowing the party to maintain their narrow majorities in both chambers.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Hawaii Governor: Robert F. Kennedy Is Unfit to Be HHS Secretary
Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game
The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1
