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Vance pushing senators to confirm Trump nominees
Two of President Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks are moving forward to a full Senate vote, and Vice President JD Vance appears to have played a role in their advancing. CBS News' Fin Gómez ...CBS News - 8h -
Republicans fall in line with Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
Two of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet-level nominees advanced to the full Senate, with Republican skeptics setting aside their concerns.NBC News - 9h -
Republicans fall in line with Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
Two of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet-level nominees advanced to the full Senate, with Republican skeptics setting aside their concerns.NBC News - 9h -
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent weeks for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Former Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be ...The Hill - 11h -
Grammy Awards 2025: Live updates on winners and nominees
A guide to the main prizes at the 67th Grammy Awards, which are taking place in Los Angeles.BBC News - 2d -
Jason Miller: Trump nominees 'the ultimate disruptors'
Trump insider Jason Miller on Friday described President Trump's Cabinet nominees as Washington disruptors and said he was not concerned about any of them not being confirmed. “I’m not worried ...The Hill - 4d -
Grammy winners and nominees on 60 Minutes through the years
Many of music's biggest stars nominated for Grammys have appeared on 60 Minutes, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga Eminem, Chris Stapleton and, most recently, Samara Joy.CBS News - 4d -
The political cult of the entrepreneur
Is what’s good for America’s richest men also good for America?Financial Times - 5d -
Three Contentious Trump Nominees Will Appear Before the Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, three of President Trump’s high-profile picks, on Thursday will make their cases for confirmation.The New York Times - 5d -
Democrats to Question Commerce Nominee’s Web of Financial Interests
Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, is set to be questioned by the Senate in a nomination hearing Wednesday.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Lutnick expected to be confirmed after senate hearingFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Game Developers Choice Awards 2025 Nominees Revealed
The Game Developers Choice Awards has revealed their nominees for Game of the Year and other categories. The show will take place during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on ...GameSpot - Jan. 28 -
Rand Paul to oppose Trump Labor nominee
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) will vote against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Labor, his spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. In a post Monday on ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
A make-or-break week for Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
After Pete Hegseth squeaked through the Senate by the thinnest possible margin, it will be another critical week for President Donald Trump’s nominees.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politicsABC News - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar nominees announced
The nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joined CBS News to go through the list.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Partial list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announcedABC News - Jan. 23 -
The Latest: Academy Award nominees announced
Oscar hopefuls will find out whether they’ve made the cut when actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announce the nominees for the 97th Academy AwardsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Ros Atkins on... the politics of pardons
The BBC's Analysis Editor explains how controversial pardons made by Biden and Trump stretched the limits of the power.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Durbin opposes Patel after meeting with FBI nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he plans to oppose the nomination of Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI. “Kash Patel has ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Senate panel advances Trump OMB nominee
Senators advanced the nomination of Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President Trump’s next budget chief, on Monday, as Republicans are ramping up efforts to confirm the president’s nominees. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
26th Annual IGF Awards Nominees Announced
The 26th annual Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF for short) has announced the categories and nominees for the upcoming show. The ceremony will be livestreamed on March 19 at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Here's when Trump nominees will appear for confirmation hearings
More than a dozen people nominated by President-elect Trump to serve in his administration are making their case to Senate committees this week. The busy week kicked off with the Senate Armed ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?
A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.Politico - Jan. 14 -
Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees
The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Trump announces newest White House aide nominees
President-elect Trump announced several new picks for White House positions in a series of Saturday Truth Social posts. Early in the evening, the incoming president said Steven Gill Bradbury would ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed
The 28th annual DICE Awards has revealed the categories and nominees for this year's show. The show will be livestreamed on February 13 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.. For the coveted Game of the Year ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Musk and the new political playbook
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust StarmerFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’
The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Warren: Trump expansion talk a distraction from nominees
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argued President-elect Trump’s continued talk about expanding the United States is a distraction from the Cabinet picks and nominees he’s chosen to staff his second ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Complete list of Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees
“Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behindABC News - Jan. 8 -
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Beyond Trudeau: Canada's political future
After the PM's resignation, polls predict a shift to the rightBBC News - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics
The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics
Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxietiesFinancial Times - Jan. 6