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Trump's pick for key Pentagon role faces Senate GOP skeptics
Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s pick to serve as the Pentagon’s undersecretary for policy, is facing skepticism from GOP senators concerned about his views on how aggressively to confront Iran ...The Hill - 2d -
Who is Elissa Slotkin, the senator giving the Democratic response to Trump?
Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver the Democrats' response to Trump's address to Congress, is a former CIA agent who served three tours in Iraq before running for Congress.ABC News - 1d -
Democratic senator says democracy ‘at risk’ in rebuttal to Trump address
In official Democratic reply, Elissa Slotkin tells citizens to take active role in holding lawmakers accountable. Michigan senator Elissa Slotkin followed Donald Trump’s record-long joint ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate panel questions Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health is facing questions from a Senate panelABC News - 1d -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - 1d -
5 takeaways as Trump’s contrarian NIH pick faces senators
President Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) faced questions from senators Wednesday on his plans for vaccine research, ideas for pushing down drug prices, and response to ...The Hill - 1d -
Senators grill Trump's National Institute of Health director nominee
President Trump's pick to run the National Institutes of Health appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a Senate confirmation hearing. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya praised Florida's response to the ...CBS News - 1d -
GOP senators tell Musk DOGE actions will require their votes
Republican senators told tech billionaire Elon Musk at a closed-door meeting Wednesday that his aggressive moves to shrink the federal government will need a vote on Capitol Hill, sending a clear ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.The New York Times - 1d -
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Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationABC News - 10h -
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.BBC News - 8h -
Activists to hold vigils to protest death penalty in Singapore as a Malaysian man awaits execution
Rights activists in Singapore and Malaysia will hold candlelight vigils to protest capital punishment as Singaporean authorities prepare to execute a Malaysian man for drug trafficking despite ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy
In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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Miura, Kihara hold on to short program lead to capture second Four Continents title
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan have won the pairs event at the Four Continents figure skating competition, recapturing the title they first took home two years agoABC News - Feb. 21 -
Shannon Sharpe says 2000 Ravens would beat the 2024 Eagles, hold Saquon Barkley to under 40 rushing yards
Sharpe wants his old team to get more respectCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo's foul trouble and hold on for a 104-101 victory over Wizards
Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Anderson scores 22 as Incarnate Word holds off Stephen F. Austin 63-61
Led by Jalin Anderson's 22 points, the Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated the Stephen FABC News - Feb. 22 -
2025 Mexican Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter holds on top entering Sunday's final round
Brian Campbell, Stephan Jaeger and Alex Smalley are all within a few strokes of the 54-hole leaderCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Newcastle hold off Nottingham Forest as Isak double edges seven-goal thriller
Anyone doubting the determination of Eddie Howe and Nuno Espírito Santo to take their players on grand tours of Europe next season will have changed their minds after watching this.. When the final ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
China says its forces have begun live-fire exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin only days after Vietnam announced a new line marking what it considers its territory in the body of water between the two ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Watch Live: Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron hold press conference at the White House
President Trump is meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron as the Russia-Ukraine war takes center stage three years after Russia's invasion.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
NFL Draft odds: Miami QB Cam Ward holding steady as the 1st overall pick favorite
Can anyone surpass Cam Ward to be the 1st pick of the NFL Draft?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Trump holds press conference with Macron, discusses efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump held a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday and touched on the future of Ukraine's war with Russia and how European countries are ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
No. 15 Michigan holds off Nebraska 49-46 in its lowest-scoring win in 17 years
Michigan's victory marked the third time in 11 years that a team won a Big Ten game with fewer than 50 points.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Watch live: House GOP leaders hold press conference ahead of key budget vote
House Republican leaders are set to hold a press briefing Tuesday morning following a closed-door meeting and ahead of a key vote on the budget resolution. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Spanberger holds double-digit lead over Earle-Sears in early Virginia poll
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) holds an early double-digit lead over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial race in November, according to a poll released ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Watch: White House holds briefing as Trump faces criticism over Ukraine moves
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed the press Tuesday afternoon, as President Trump's proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine raised eyebrows. Trump seemingly inched ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Titans, who hold No. 1 pick in NFL Draft, reveal what position Travis Hunter would play as a starter
Head coach Brian Callahan was asked about how he would handle the two-way Colorado starCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' push
China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Moving the Goalposts | How can women’s football hold on to its unique selling point amid rising abuse?
This week’s newsletter wonders if we can still find the balance between access to players as well as providing them with the protection that ensures their safety?. When did we stop seeing those in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday, with concerns over the global economic outlook and potential for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine that could lift sanctions on Moscow prompting prices to ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin
The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.ABC News - 6d -
How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable
For decades, nobody was held accountable for killings and forced disappearances at the hands of Brazil’s military junta. “I’m Still Here” may be changing that.The New York Times - 4d -
2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Jake Knapp still holds on top, Rickie Fowler remains in hunt after Round 3
The 18- and 36-hole leader is still in front after 54 holes at PGA National in South FloridaCBS Sports - 5d -
First-class seats are getting so fancy they're holding up new airplanes
Supply chain issues and certification of new first- and business-class seat models have delayed deliveries to airlines.CNBC - 4d -
Celtics hold off Nuggets for 110-103 win behind Jaylen Brown's 22 points, 8 assists
The Celtics nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game against one of the NBA's top teams.Yahoo Sports - 4d
