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House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land

The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”

The New York Times - 4d

JetBlue Fined for Flight Delays. Passengers Could See a Payout

JetBlue is the first airline to be fined for such an offense.

Inc. - 4d

U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025

A new Congress starts Friday with a long to-do list for Donald Trump’s second term: keeping the government open, raising the debt ceiling, immigration and taxes.

NBC News - 4d

Gingrich slams 'suicidal strategy' of rebel Republicans in Speaker vote

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) criticized Republicans who refused to back House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) attempt to clinch the gavel again in the lower chamber. “Let’s be clear, ...

The Hill - 4d

Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress one day before the House convenes for the election.

ABC News - 4d

Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat has run its course

Things are getting ugly in Miami. Is the franchise ready to part with its superstar?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 4d

Visionary Realms’ Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen sees success in early access

Visionary Realms is an ambitious game studio that recently launched early access for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a classic fantasy MMO.

VentureBeat - 4d

Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House

The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.

NBC News - 4d

Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...

The Hill - 4d

Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats

There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.

The Hill - 4d

Justin Baldoni lawyer: Will release text messages for 'world to see'

In a TODAY exclusive, Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, addressed the ongoing legal dispute involving the “It Ends With Us” stars, following Baldoni's lawsuit against The New York Times. ...

NBC News - 4d

'We'll see' - Ancelotti on signings amid TAA rebuff

Carlo Ancelotti said "we'll see" if Real Madrid can add to their squad in January after an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold was rejected.

ESPN - 4d

New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return

Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.

NBC News - 4d

The 50 must-see TV shows for 2025

Sally Wainwright goes punk! Michaela Coel is back! And Robert De Niro smashes on to streaming like a man with something to prove! Here’s your complete guide to 2025’s unmissable TV . Thanks to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson ...

The Hill - 4d

Women: Can South Carolina again run the table in the SEC?

The Gamecocks' quest for a third straight undefeated league season starts Thursday when SEC play opens.

ESPN - 4d

Republican on GOP's Johnson holdouts: 'We find it very irritating'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Thursday expressed his frustration with those who haven't backed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in staying in his role yet. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...

The Hill - 4d

Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble

Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy

Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan

Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Financial Times - 5d

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - 5d

‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool ...

The Guardian - 5d

A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.

Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1

A New Zealand police officer died in hospital on Wednesday and another was seriously hurt after a driver ran them down as they patrolled on foot in the early hours of New Year’s Day, the country’s ...

ABC News - 5d

Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity

Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.

The New York Times - 5d

When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower

The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.

CBS News - 5d

'We kind of needed that': 32 days after losing to Michigan, an Ohio State run through CFP now looks inevitable

The Buckeyes' $20 million roster has blown through Tennessee and now Oregon

CBS Sports - 5d

Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1

The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare.

CBS News - 5d

2025 College Football Playoff odds, Rose Bowl predictions: Oregon vs. Ohio State picks from expert on 7-0 run

Adam Silverstein revealed his College Football Playoff quarterfinal picks for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks in the 2025 Rose Bowl on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 6d

Former Virginia GOP congressman forms exploratory committee for possible statewide run

Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman (Va.) said he has formed an exploratory committee to run for statewide office as an independent. “That’s why we started an exploratory committee, because I ...

The Hill - 6d

Webcam appears to show police running to scene

The moment was captured on a webcam in the French Quarter of the city, moments after the attack happened.

BBC News - 6d