Nominees Heading Thorny

Trump’s nominees heading for thorny confirmation process

Controversial picks such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F Kennedy Jr will face hurdles even in a Republican-controlled Senate

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

The Recording Academy announced its nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards on Friday.

Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees

Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone follow. Beyoncé leads Grammy award nominations with 11 nods The 67th annual Grammy award ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn says Harris still has a path to victory, but "it's thorny"

South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn joins CBS News to discuss if Vice President Kamala Harris still has a path to victory, saying "it's not over yet." He also reacts to House Speaker Mike ...

Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.

Here's the complete list of 2025 Grammy nominees

This year's list of top nominees include Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

Partial list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyoncé leads the way

Entertainment - ABC News - November 8

Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Full List of Nominees

Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 67th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Harris, Trump favorability ratings among lowest for nominees since 1956: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have secured some of the worst favorability ratings for presidential nominees since 1956, a new survey found. Gallup has measured favorability of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Howard Lutnick Is Scouting Trump’s Nominees. Some Will Oversee His Interests.

Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team and a Wall Street financier, is leading the search for appointees while still running his businesses.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS

The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.

Kristi Noem Is Emerging as Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, is a loyalist who has vocally supported Donald J. Trump’s pledges regarding undocumented immigrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.

What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?

The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know. Several Republican senators expressed shock on Wednesday when Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Pro Football Hall of Fame trims senior nominees down to 31: Three former quarterbacks make the cut

These former players are one step closer to Canton

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

What Biden and Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election

Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump’s nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting

Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone)

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war

The nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mount

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become President-elect Trump’s national intelligence director opens a new chapter in a whirlwind national political career that largely launched alongside the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Harris edges Trump by 4 points in head-to-head matchup: Survey

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 4 points in a head-to-head matchup, a new survey found. The poll, released Wednesday by YouGov, found Harris leads with 51 percent to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Candidates go head-to-head in battleground states as Election Day nears

With one week to go before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage in dueling rallies while campaign rhetoric heats up in key battleground ...

Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff

Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Americans vote in neck and neck race

Voters head to the polls for Election Day

Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount

Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Biden heading to Berlin for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine

President Joe Biden left Washington for Germany early Thursday for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine.

Trump, Harris trade jabs as they head for battleground Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are aiming to move the needle in battleground states, with both set to campaign in Michigan this weekend and both trying to convince ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

For Trump, a Lifetime of Scandals Heads Toward a Moment of Judgment

No major party presidential candidate, much less president, in American history has been accused of wrongdoing so many times.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Blinken heads to Middle East in wake of Sinwar's killing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to the Middle East in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “On my way to Israel and other stops in the Middle East for intensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Harris and Obama campaign in Georgia, Trump heads to Arizona

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump continue their campaign blitzes across the nation. Harris is set to campaign with former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Harris to campaign with Obama, Springsteen; Trump heads to the West

Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning for the election in Georgia with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen.

Former Canadiens Dryden On Head Injuries And The Preseason

There was hockey royalty at the Bell Centre tonight as members of the Montreal Canadiens’ dynasty from the 1970s were in attendance for a pre-game ceremony and I had the opportunity to speak to Ken ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Georgians head to the polls in pivotal parliamentary election

Voters will decide if Georgian Dream party, in power since 2012, will secure another four-years, having shifted the country closer to Russia. Georgians have headed to the polls in a pivotal ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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