Secretary's Final Mission

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."

CBS News - 4d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase

The Treasury secretary's comments come just two days before the tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.

CNBC - 4d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia

The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

CBS News - 3d

Trump Mexico, Canada tariffs a ‘fluid situation’: Commerce secretary

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the tariffs on Mexico and Canada expected to be leveled this week are a “fluid situation.” Lutnick joined Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” where he ...

The Hill - 3d

Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary

US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...

The Guardian - 2d

White House press secretary: Trump scolding Zelensky was ‘refreshing’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised President Trump for scolding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting last week, calling it an “incredibly refreshing” ...

The Hill - 2d

During immigration raid, DHS Secretary Noem says ICE bringing 'consequences'

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is bringing "consequences" during raids in Virginia on Tuesday.

ABC News - 2d

Trump tariffs part of ‘drug war,’ not ‘trade war’: Commerce secretary

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are part of a “drug war,” not a “trade war.” Lutnick joined CNBC on Tuesday, just hours after Trump’s 25 percent ...

The Hill - 2d

WWE co-founder Linda McMahon confirmed as secretary of education

WWE co-founder Linda McMahon was confirmed as the U.S. secretary of education Monday night by a party line vote of 51-45.

ABC News - 2d

Trump could reduce tariffs as soon as tomorrow, commerce secretary says

Ahead of President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday night, the stock market took a dive for the second day in a row, largely due to Mr. Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. ...

CBS News - 1d

UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks

John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European force

Financial Times - 1d

Energy Secretary Chris Wright throws support behind geothermal boom

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Tuesday threw his support behind a vast expansion in geothermal energy. Emerging forms of geothermal use technology from the fossil fuel industry to generate ...

The Hill - 7h

Secretary Collins: We owe America’s veterans real solutions

For many years, veterans have been asking for a more efficient, accountable and transparent VA. This administration is finally going to give veterans what they want.

The Hill - 3h

Andreeva beats Rybakina to reach Dubai final

Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeats former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards

The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.

CBS News - Feb. 21

After a dismal decade, the Pistons are finally on a hot streak

The Detroit Pistons spent last season as indisputably the NBA’s worst team. Now, they’re authoring one of its most surprising turnarounds.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Oscars 2025: Final predictions for all 23 categories

The 97th Academy Awards arrive Sunday after a film season full of wild momentum swings, online trolling and internecine whisper campaigns.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27

Humphries beats Littler to win Exeter final

World number one Luke Humphries defeats world champion Luke Littler 6-4 to win night four of the Premier League in Exeter.

BBC News - 6d

Australia through to Champions Trophy semi-finals

Australia qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the expense of Afghanistan as their match in Lahore is abandoned following heavy rain.

BBC News - 6d

Gordon to miss final after 'losing his cool'

Anthony Gordon will miss Newcastle's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool after being sent off in Sunday's fifth-round FA Cup defeat by Brighton at St James' Park.

BBC News - 4d

Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol to reach PWR final

Gloucester-Hartpury will face Saracens in the final for a third Premiership Women's Rugby title after they defeat Bristol Bears.

BBC News - 4d

Flagg dominates in likely final game at Cameron

Cooper Flagg avoided questions about his future but reflected fondly on his time at Duke after what might have been his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

ESPN - 2d

India hold nerve to reach Champions Trophy final

India hold their nerve to reach the Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

BBC News - 2d

India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India hold their nerve to reach the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

BBC News - 2d

NZ overpower SA to make Champions Trophy final

New Zealand power into the Champions Trophy final with a 50-run win over South Africa after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson.

BBC News - 1d

Movie Review: A gripping deep-sea rescue mission in ‘Last Breath’ with Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu

A routine deep-sea diving mission in the North Sea goes terribly wrong when a young diver is stranded some 300 feet below the surface in the new film “Last Breath.”

ABC News - Feb. 27

Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.

SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.

CBS News - Feb. 27

Striking images show Blue Ghost Mission 1’s successful moon landing

US firm Firefly Aerospace celebrates second-ever commercial lunar landing. A US company has successfully landed its spacecraft on the moon, marking only the second private mission to achieve the ...

The Guardian - 4d

West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves after threats

A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the country

ABC News - 3d

Russia sending ‘suicidal missions’ to win foothold over Dnipro River, says Ukraine

Moscow trying to improve its claim to entire Kherson region in time for peace negotiations, says governor. Russian forces are repeatedly trying to seize a foothold across Ukraine’s Dnipro River, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Peter Wolf on Faye Dunaway, David Lynch and Bob Dylan: ‘My mission was to be an observer’

The frontman of the J Geils Band has had an extraordinary life, living and working with celebrities along the way, detailed in a fascinating new book. During the peak of the pandemic, when many ...

The Guardian - 1d

Amanda Nguyen on Blue Orgin's first all-female spaceflight mission, new memoir

Activist Amanda Nguyen, who turned personal trauma into landmark legislation for sexual assault survivors, is now set to make history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space.

CBS News - 53m

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says FAA cuts won't affect flight safety

On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years. The midair collision near Washington, D.C., killed 67 people and just ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Healthy Returns: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is making early moves that may affect vaccine access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making moves that could affect immunization uptake and policy in the U.S., while Oracle submits a formal application to join TEFCA.

CNBC - Feb. 25

HUD secretary announcing elimination of rule Trump warned would 'destroy the value of houses'

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner said he would terminate the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule on Wednesday, repealing the law which was ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Secretary Duffy: ‘Hell yes’ pilots should lose licenses if at fault in plane incidents

In an exclusive interview with NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there have to be consequences for pilots who don’t pay attention while operating ...

NBC News - 6d

Transportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close calls

Pilot error played a role in most of the high-profile plane crashes and close calls in the last few weeks, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.