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Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes Office
The departures are common when a transition takes place, but it is now happening more quickly and on a larger scale than under previous administrations, a U.S. official said.The New York Times - 6h -
Ramaswamy leaving DOGE to pursue run for Ohio governor
Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, NBC News confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE and intends to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor. The Department of Government ...NBC News - 13h -
A look at the tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors
As President Joe Biden prepared to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, he followed the tradition of leaving his successor a note.ABC News - 13h -
How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War
President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.The New York Times - 2d -
CB Lucas leaves UW for Miami, bypasses portal
The lawyer for Xavier Lucas says the former Wisconsin player is transferring to Miami, even though the cornerback's former school never entered his name into the portal.ESPN - 2d -
Biden leaves office believing history will redeem him
The 46th president's successes and failures — and the predecessors who invite the closest comparisons to Joe Biden as he leaves office.CBS News - 2d -
The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce
The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.The New York Times - 3d -
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight
As the US faces “the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history,” by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing FCC chair is determined to bolster network security if it’s the last thing ...Wired - 3d -
Supreme Court leaves TikTok ban in place
The Supreme Court announces it has declined to stop a ban on TikTok, which is set to go into effect Sunday. NBC’s Laura Jarrett weighs in on the future of the popular app.NBC News - 3d -
'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion
President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.NBC News - 3d -
Biden’s Farewell Address Leaves Late Night Befuddled
After the president warned about various threats to democracy, Seth Meyers said: “I agree, but why are you giving us a to-do list on your way out?”The New York Times - 3d -
Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details
Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators.The New York Times - 4d -
Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach
Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministers. Russian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearingsFinancial Times - 4d -
MSNBC President Rashida Jones is leaving the network
Jones ends her four-year run at the network. Her second-in-command, Rebecca Kutler, will be interim president.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
25 Fancy Gadgets That Won’t Leave You Broke
The next new thing doesn’t have to cost as much as next month’s paycheck.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Guardiola: Walker has asked to leave Man City
Pep Guardiola has said that Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker is keen to explore a move away from the club to a new team abroad.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Napoli - Conte
Napoli coach Antonio Conte has confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club amid reported interest from Premier League leaders Liverpool.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift
Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland. Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Germany's top diplomat calls for 'smart approach' to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after ...ABC News - Jan. 12 -
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Tram collision in Strasbourg leaves dozens injured
Rescue services treat 100 more people for shock or stress after collision in tunnel leading to central train station. Two trams collided in Strasbourg in eastern France on Saturday, causing dozens ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Jimmy Carter's casket leaves the Capitol
Jimmy Carter's casket left the Capitol Thursday morning after two days of the former president lying in state. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead
State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three woundedABC News - Jan. 9 -
Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland
In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni
Cecilia Sala was detained days after arrest in Milan of Iranian engineer wanted in USFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift
US president-elect’s gambit in the Arctic has unnerved Nuuk and left Copenhagen struggling to respondFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said TuesdayABC News - Jan. 7 -
Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ
A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami
Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...ESPN - Jan. 6 -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and FranceABC News - Jan. 3 -
How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge
Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
That feeling when your guests finally leave
That feeling when your guests finally leaveBBC News - Jan. 3 -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Milroe, Campbell leave Bama, declare for draft
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and linebacker Jihaad Campbell each declared for the NFL draft Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Sarrazin leaves intensive care after horror crash
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin leaves intensive care after successful surgery to drain a bleed on his brain following a fall in training.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Jimmy Carter’s enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS
The impact of his single-term foreign policy is still felt around the globe.ABC News - Dec. 31
