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Supreme Court weighs environmental dispute over Utah oil railway
The Supreme Court justices will weigh the fate of an 88-mile railroad project that would transport crude oil in Utah as they consider a dispute over whether federal officials conducted a stringent ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill
Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Pentagon chief: ‘Everybody expected’ stiffer resistance from Assad in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the international community was expecting Syrian President Bashar Assad to have a stronger response to the rebels that took control of Damascus over the weekend. ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia
The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Biden Weighs Approach to Rebels in Syria Amid Secret Message Exchange
President Biden faces the challenge of deciding how to engage the main armed group that toppled President Bashar al-Assad, even though it remains designated a terrorist organization by the United ...The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Trump defends Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth in NBC interview
In his first broadcast network interview since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Trump sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Bipartisan lawmakers call on FTC to investigate FanDuel, DraftKings
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department on Friday urging lawmakers to investigate the actions of FanDuel and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Biden weighs pre-emptive pardons for potential targets of Trump’s retribution
President Joe Biden is considering granting pre-emptive pardons to individuals who could be targets of President-elect Donald Trump’s vows of retribution. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Supreme Court agrees to weigh terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an unusual case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Biden weighs pre-emptive pardons for potential targets of Trump’s retribution
Joe Biden and his senior aides are discussing the idea of issuing preemptive pardons for those whom President-elect Donald Trump has scorned in recent years as he has hinted about plans for ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Why do central banks buy gold? Experts weigh in
Knowing the main reasons why central banks buy gold could help inform your approach to gold investing.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it’s baffled by UFOs
After nearly eight decades of official denial and obfuscation of the UFO phenomenon, the new head of the Pentagon’s UFO analysis office made a remarkable admission last month.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Biden weighs preemptive pardons for Milley, Cheney, Fauci: Source
The consideration comes after Biden issued a full pardon for his son Hunter -- a move that prompted backlash from Republicans and many Democrats.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Colbert on Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth: ‘A slight work problem when he shows up at drinking’
Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s embattled defense secretary nominee, who faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Late-night hosts discuss allegations of Pete Hegseth ’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Late Night Weighs In on Pete Hegseth’s ‘Teetering’ Nomination Prospects
Hosts riff on Trump’s possible swap of his secretary of defense nominee amid excessive-drinking claims against Hegseth.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth refuses to withdraw as Pentagon chief pick as Trump considers replacing him
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as defense secretary, is not backing down after multiple sources told CBS News that Trump could be seeking to replace the embattled designee with ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth 'just doesn't have the credibility to run the Pentagon': Top House Armed Services Democrat
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to share his concerns with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier
French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on WednesdayFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Judge weighs whether to order Fani Willis to comply with lawmakers' subpoenas over Trump case
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Jurors Set to Weigh Daniel Penny’s Fate in Choking Case That Divided New York
Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial finished closing arguments Tuesday. The trial has touched on fears about crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court will weigh Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, a landmark case whose outcome could have wide-reaching ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Honeywell announces a new collaboration with Bombardier. But it’ll weigh on this year’s profit.
Shares of Honeywell International Inc. fell in extended trading Monday after the conglomerate cut its outlook for the months ahead, citing the costs of investing in a new tech-focused collaboration ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Jill Biden, Hunter Biden react to pardon news as Trump weighs in
First lady Jill Biden reacted to the news of President Biden pardoning his son. Hunter Biden also issued a statement on the development as the White House navigates the political backlash on the ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Supreme Court weighs FDA ban on flavored vapes
Supreme Court justices grappled Monday with arguments about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of flavored electronic cigarettes — and whether the agency acted unfairly in its ...The Hill - Dec. 2
