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NJ rep wants approval for state, local authorities to 'safely take down drones'
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) called for federal law enforcement agencies, led by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, to authorize state and local authorities to “safety take down drones” ...The Hill - 17h -
Tower as tall as The Shard approved for Square Mile
One Undershaft, a 74-storey building will be the tallest building in the City of London.BBC News - 21h -
Government unveils new powers to approve onshore wind farms
The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.BBC News - 1d -
Democratic rep slams Wray for stepping aside
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) took aim at FBI Director Christopher Wray, who announced his intent to step down from the role ahead of President-Trump’s apparent plans to fire him. "I, maybe, you ...The Hill - 1d -
Scores of English council accounts to be published without auditor approval
Lengthy backlogs caused by chronic lack of capacity in local government and audit marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."CBS News - 1d -
Relatively few approve of Hegseth, Gabbard picks: Survey
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominees for director of national intelligence and Defense secretary respectively, are relatively unpopular ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic rep sees ‘nontrivial chance’ China using drones in US
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) weighed in on questions swirling around China's potential use of drones against the U.S., claiming the chance was "nontrivial." Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on ...The Hill - 1d -
Foster care advocate challenges claim that Rep. Nancy Mace was 'physically accosted'
A foster care advocate is challenging Rep.NBC News - 2d -
Rep. Glenn Ivey says replacing Wray is a 'mistake'
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) said on Wednesday he thinks it’s a mistake for President-elect Trump to replace Christopher Wray as director of the FBI. Ivey added, however, he understands why Wray felt ...The Hill - 2d -
Woman killed in crash after swatting attempt on Rep. Greene’s home
A woman was killed after crashing into a officer responding to the threat.ABC News - 2d -
Rep. Chip Roy reacts to Trump's call for deal to protect "Dreamers"
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a deal to protect "Dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children. That's despite his plans to conduct mass deportations when he ...CBS News - 2d -
House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.CBS News - 2d -
House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill
The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...The Hill - 2d -
Most approve of Trump transition handling: Poll
More than half of Americans approve of the way President-elect Trump is handling the presidential transition, a new CNN poll showed. The survey, conducted by SSRS, shows that 55 percent of ...The Hill - 2d -
NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.CNBC - 2d -
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.CBS News - 2d -
6 Entrepreneur-Approved Tips to Make M&A More Seamless
Serial entrepreneurs Michelle Cordeiro Grant and Rachel Zilner share their advice for selling—and buying—companies.Inc. - 2d -
NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.NBC News - 2d -
22 percent approve of Biden pardon of son Hunter: Survey
Less than a quarter of adults approve of President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, while roughly half disapprove, a new poll has revealed. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - 2d -
Man arrested after Rep. Nancy Mace says she was accosted
A man was arrested Tuesday after Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said she was accosted. “I was physically accosted tonight on Capitol grounds over my fight to protect women. Capitol police have arrested ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump promises ‘fully expedited approvals and permits’ to billionaire investors in the US – live
President-elect also promises faster environmental approvals without giving further details in latest sign of billionaire-friendly policies. Art Arthur, a resident fellow at the anti-immigration ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US
President-elect Trump indicated on Tuesday that he’ll give expedited approvals to projects that invest at least $1 billion into the U.S. economy. “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION ...The Hill - 3d -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is the latest lawmaker targeted by a bomb threat
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said that her local police department received an emailed bomb threat targeting her Monday but that she is safe.NBC News - 4d -
Mass. Rep. Lori Trahan says she was targeted by a bomb threat
Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., said Saturday that she and her family had been targeted by a bomb threat and that local police are working with the U.S.NBC News - 6d -
13 Deals on WIRED-Approved Gear at Walmart
Treat yourself or someone else to discounts on our favorite TVs, headphones, and more.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved
The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Sports betting wins narrow approval in Missouri after high-dollar campaign
Fans in Missouri will be able to bet on sports next year under a ballot measure that narrowly won approvalABC News - Dec. 5 -
M&S wins approval to demolish and redevelop flagship Oxford Street store
Permission from housing secretary to knock down art deco building in central London caps lengthy battle by retailerFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
British regulators approve $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger
British regulators said the tie-up can proceed if both companies sign "binding commitments to invest billions" to roll out a 5G network across the U.K.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three
Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operatorFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Republican rep 'really impressed' after meeting with Hegseth
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that he was "really impressed" with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, after the former Fox News host met with the ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
French Government Falls After National Assembly Approves No-Confidence Vote
The vote marks the first time in decades a prime minister has been ousted by lawmakers, as political paralysis grips the countryThe Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Rep. Jamie Raskin vies for top Democratic spot on Judiciary Committee
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said he will challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., for the top Democratic spot on the House Judiciary Committee. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on why the ranking member ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Does Dragon Age: The Veilguard do enough to renovate BioWare’s rep?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest game from BioWare after a few rough years. Is it enough to bring back the love from fans?VentureBeat - Dec. 3