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What goes into the Senate confirmation process for Trump's cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a number of nominees to fill out his cabinet, but there's still a Senate confirmation process before those nominees are able to take their posts. Stephen ...Top stories - CBS News - 14 hours ago -
Senate battle goes from bad to worse for Democrats
Senate Democrats are facing an increasingly tough road to keeping their majority in the upper chamber as races in crucial swing states tighten with just two weeks until Election Day. The path to 51 ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees
Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process
President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to the Senate for its "advice and consent" by proposing recess appointments ...Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago -
Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
Struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Billions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. SenateTop stories - ABC News - October 31 -
After G.O.P. Wins, Senate Democrats Eye Major Push to Confirm Biden Judges
The loss of the White House and the Senate majority will end Democrats’ ability to fill judicial vacancies come January. They say they want to confirm as many as possible in the coming weeks.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term
The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG
Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG
Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Big Tech goes nuclear
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos
In reaction videos, some users captured themselves learning about the young singer’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19 -
What if Texas goes blue?
Texas has been trending blue for a decade — that means Democrats could win the White House and maintain the narrowest of majorities in the Senate.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Elon Musk goes to Washington
Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White HouseWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years
Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US creditBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds
Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfallBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?
Chancellor’s options hemmed in by Labour election promises and NHS spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says
The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
When venture capitalism goes wrong
The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Where Hurricane Rafael Goes Next
The storm is turning left, moving across the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters are still uncertain of exactly where the hurricane will go later this weekend.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death
A senior Hamas official confirmed Friday that the militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military. Khalil al-Hayya mourned the killing of Sinwar, the orchestrator of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Luis Suárez confirms Inter Miami contract talks
Luis Suárez confirmed on Friday he is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Inter Miami over a possible extension.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games confirmed
Glasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract talks
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has "no idea" if he will remain at the club next season.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
MRI confirms QB Watson has ruptured Achilles
An MRI revealed that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has a season-ending ruptured right Achilles.Sports - ESPN - October 21