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Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.

ABC News - 1d

Alabama shifts to betting favorite to make CFP

Alabama has moved from a +105 underdog to a -200 favorite to make the College Football Playoff at ESPN BET.

ESPN - 18h

2025 Super Bowl odds: Streaking Bills and Eagles surging entering Week 14, Lions remain favorite

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

CBS Sports - 18h

Trump to nominate Republican donor to serve as UK ambassador

Politico - 1d

Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...

The Hill - 14h

Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report

House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...

The Hill - 13h

Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK

Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.

ABC News - 16h

Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs

President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.

The New York Times - 17h

Hegseth meeting with Republican senators as allegations surface about time at veterans charity

CBS News has confirmed that allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct forced President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to ...

CBS News - 18h

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.

ABC News - 14h

Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.

ABC News - 9h

House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...

The Hill - 16h

Republicans call for investigation into FEMA employees avoiding homes with Trump signs

House Republicans are calling for an investigation into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees, alleging they avoided homes with Trump campaign yard signs in multiple states when they ...

The Hill - 12h

Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...

CBS News - 10h

Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case

Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.

The New York Times - 10h

Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...

CBS News - 7h

Republican senators brush aside Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations after meeting him

Republican senators who met Monday with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, brushed aside sexual assault and other allegations against him.

NBC News - 1d

The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk

Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.

NBC News - 10h

Resilience Is Required to Start and Sustain a Business

When you launch a business, you learn a lot about yourself—here’s how to harness that.

Inc. - 1d

Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback

Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season

ABC News - 1d

Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

BBC News - 1d

Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?

Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.

BBC News - 10h

Queen Camilla to miss start of Qatari state visit after chest infection

A Palace source says the infection Queen Camilla has had in recent weeks is lingering, leaving her with diminished reserves of energy.

BBC News - 1d

Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts

What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.

MarketWatch - 17h

King hails Qatar's peace efforts - and banquet menu revealed

King Charles praises the mediation efforts of Qatar in the Middle East at a state visit banquet.

BBC News - 12h

Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Finding trustworthy emergency starts for Week 14

With the Week 14 byepocalypse here, fantasy football managers fighting for playoff spots will have to dig deep to set lineups. Renee Miller is here to help.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season

Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.