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Democratic senator puts 'blanket hold' on Trump's State Dept. nominees following USAID threat

NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on Democrats' latest effort, led by Sen. Brian Schatz, to push back on the Trump administration's political moves.

NBC News - 11h

Democrat places blanket hold on Trump’s State Department picks over targeting of USAID

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Monday he will place a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s nominees to the State Department until ...

The Hill - 13h

Can we at least put a stop to ‘birth tourism’?

President Trump's executive order attempting to stop "birthright citizenship" faces an uphill battle in the courts, but Americans can agree that the practice of "birth tourism" is an abuse of the ...

The Hill - 6d

Transgender athletes face blanket ban at Olympics

Transgender women are increasingly likely to be banned from the female category across Olympic sport after another leading candidate to become International Olympic Committee president backed a new ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Dubai's ceaseless boom is putting strains on its residents

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some are starting to get burned

ABC News - Jan. 27

A new style of pub puts a spin on a British classic

As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend. Desi pubs, which serve South Asian food alongside their pints, offer a taste of home ...

CBS News - Jan. 25

Putting down roots in the Brazilian forest

A stunning Scandi-style home near Rio is at one with its natural surroundings. Engineer Breno Bulus had long coveted his neighbour’s land, with its ancient forest and gardens in prime position ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

The Southport case puts our definition of terrorism on trial

Pre-empting violent crime might be possible in some circumstances if we categorise them differently

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Senate puts Noem on doorstep of DHS confirmation

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) moved a step closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security as the Senate voted on Friday to advance her to a final confirmation vote. Senators voted 61-39 ...

The Hill - Jan. 25

Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 24

China may finally put a lid on coal

Grid upgrades are set to unlock more renewable capacity, putting the fortunes of domestic fossil fuel groups at risk

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Will Europe put ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine?

Trump presidency revives Macron’s idea of sending western soldiers as deterrent against future Russian aggression

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South

The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Sabalenka & Badosa put friendship aside for semi-finals

How tough is it to play against a close friend? 'Soulmates' Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa will find out in their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow as South endures rare winter storm

Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardons stun Republicans on Capitol Hill

President Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned Republican ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Axelrod knocks Trump for not putting hand on bible

Democratic strategist David Axelrod knocked President Trump for not placing his hand on the bible when taking the oath of office on Monday. "It's curious that Trump, who spoke about his near-death ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

The Trump Resistance Won’t Be Putting on ‘Pussy Hats’ This Time

The Democrats who mobilized against Donald J. Trump in 2017 feel differently about protesting his return.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope

Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Asa Newell wants to put Georgia basketball on the map

The forward's return to the campus where he grew up has made the Bulldogs into a national force.

ESPN - Jan. 16

The Engineer’s Guide to Putting Employees in Boxes

How to think outside the box with people management, when you don’t know what a box is.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block

Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert

President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Yokoyama puts Birmingham ahead after 32 seconds

Birmingham winger Ayumu Yokoyama slots under Zach Jeacock after just 32 seconds to put the League One leaders 1-0 up against Lincoln in their FA Cup third-round tie.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Putting some perspective on Britain’s bad markets week

At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Trump's unpredictable streak puts Asia on edge

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, was tongue-tied. Addressing a conference of military and national security professionals in November, he stumbled and ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

If a choice between Denmark and the U.S. is put to Greenland’s voters, that’s happened before

President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated social-media messages about his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland have brought up the question of whether the Arctic country’s own citizens may end ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Meta's fact-checking changes put company under political microscope

Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table

ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Anita Desai Has Put Down Roots, but Her Work Ranges Widely

Her new novella, “Rosarita,” takes place in Mexico, a country she finds so like her native India that, she says, “I feel utterly at home there.”

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Dangerous weather conditions in U.S. as snow blankets several states

Snow is blanketing several states in the Midwest and the East as frigid temperatures contribute to dangerous driving conditions across the U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from Clayton, Missouri, and ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Big Ten, SEC each put 7 teams in women's Top 25

The Big Ten and SEC each has seven teams ranked in The AP Top 25 women's basketball poll, with UCLA and South Carolina remaining 1-2.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Flames Should Put Claim In For 23-Year-Old Winger Waived By Kings

It may be unlikely the Calgary Flames would land him but franchise should have claim in for winger Arthur Kaliyev

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action

This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.

Inc. - Jan. 5

‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words

After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’

Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.

NBC News - Jan. 5

AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.

Wired - Jan. 5

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