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Senators say there are other ways to vet Gaetz without ethics report
Sen. John Cornyn seemed to suggest one way info about Gaetz could come out is by calling those associated with the allegations to appear before the Judiciary Committee.Top stories - ABC News - November 19 -
In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees
Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.Top stories - ABC News - November 19 -
If Republicans confirm Gaetz for AG, it proves ‘anything is possible’ for the rest of Trump’s picks
President-elect Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Garrett Haake and Ryan Nobles report the latest ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Senators express doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general
Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn't bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Patch Not Happening, Dev Confirms
A lot of big games are getting patches to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's power, but CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is not among them. The Polish developer confirmed this on social media in ...Tech - GameSpot - November 20 -
North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only ...World - ABC News - November 21 -
Will Pam Bondi face major pushback in confirmation process for attorney general role?
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general of the United States. CBS News senior White House and political ...Top stories - CBS News - November 22 -
California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
Health officials are confirming bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minorHealth - ABC News - November 22 -
Fetterman on Oz confirmation vote: 'I never committed to a yes'
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) said he wasn’t completely sold on his vote to support Dr. Mehmet Oz after President-elect Trump picked his former political rival to lead the Centers for ...Politics - The Hill - November 22 -
Bird flu confirmed in child for first time in US: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that bird flu was found in a child in California, according to a press release issued Friday. The case is the first reported such ...Politics - The Hill - November 22 -
The 6 senators who could be key to Hegseth's Pentagon confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon, is facing a tight Senate confirmation as questions continue to swirl around his suitability for the job. The Army veteran and ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump cabinet picks must now prepare for confirmation process
NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard breaks down the confirmation processes after President-elect Trump selected key cabinet members that have been met with some criticism from both sides.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Confirmation fights now loom after Trump picks his cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump's team is now gearing up for potential confirmation battles, now that he has finished choosing his cabinet picks. Among those who could face headwinds are Pete Hegseth, ...Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Russia confirms capture of British man accused of fighting for Ukraine
James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, has been held in custody for participating "in armed hostilities".Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Max Holloway confirms full-time move to lightweight after title loss at UFC 308: '155, here we come'
The featherweight great will campaign at lightweight moving forwardSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Spain says 89 people are confirmed to be missing 1 week after catastrophic floods hit the eastern Valencia region
Spain says 89 people are confirmed to be missing 1 week after catastrophic floods hit the eastern Valencia regionWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Ukraine war briefing: Biden administration confirms surge of military aid to Kyiv will continue
Leaders in Budapest grapple with Ukraine and Europe’s security under Trump; deaths from Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk. What we know on day 989. See all our coverage of the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Robotic dogs are patrolling Mar-a-Lago to help protect Trump, Secret Service confirms
The “high-tech hound,” as the Secret Service has been known to call it, was filmed walking the perimeter of the Palm Beach property alongside an agent.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB not placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 10, return status up in air
Prescott could return no earlier than Week 15 if placed on IRSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
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 - November 8 -
Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live
New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
White House pushes back on Trump call to halt confirmations in lame duck period
A White House spokesperson on Monday pushed back on President-elect Trump’s demand that the Democratic Senate stop confirming judges during the lame-duck period before he takes office and the upper ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Former LA Rams and USC coach John Robinson has died at age 89, the Rams have confirmed
Former LA Rams and USC coach John Robinson has died at age 89, the Rams have confirmedSports - ABC News - November 11 -
Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live
Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Catholic church confirms altar boy was one of 2 minors killed outside church in Mexico's Gulf coast
The Roman Catholic church has confirmed that an altar boy was one of two minors killed outside a church on Mexico’s Gulf coastWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Chloe Fineman confirms that 'rude' Elon Musk was the 'SNL' host who made her cry
'Saturday Night Live' star Chloe Fineman outed tech billionaire Elon Musk as the host that that made her 'burst into tears': 'Have a little manners here, sir.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12 -
German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live
German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties. The German parliament is bracing itself for ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Is there any red line that Israel will be held to? Biden has just confirmed the answer is no | Owen Jones
Following butchering and starvation, Israel has ignored US demands over aid for Gaza. There have been no consequences. This is a story about an apparently invincible fortress: the west’s official ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
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 - November 13