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U.S. tech continues to power Russian weapons despite export controls, Senate Democrats find
A report from Senate Democrats says a key national security office remains critically underfunded, resulting in U.S-made technology continuing to fall into Russian hands as it conducts its illegal ...NBC News - 9h -
The Brazilian Teenager Who Already Serves at 140 M.P.H.
João Fonseca, 18, plays tennis beyond his years but still gets homesick.The New York Times - 10h -
Senate Democrats launch probe into Trump IRS nominee
Democratic senators launched an inquiry Wednesday into President-elect Trump’s nominee for IRS commissioner, former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.). They want to know how he went about promoting a ...The Hill - 11h -
Democratic senator says Trump’s plan to ‘cripple our democracy’ underway
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) said President-elect Trump’s plan to “cripple our democracy” is already underway. In a lengthy post thread on social platform X on Tuesday, Murphy argued that ...The Hill - 14h -
Florida Democrat shuts down speculation he will serve as Trump FEMA chief
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) threw cold water on speculation that he would serve in President-elect Trump’s administration as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill
Fourteen Democratic senators will introduce an amendment to remove language from Congress’ defense spending bill that seeks to ban coverage of gender-affirming care for trans children of service ...NBC News - 1d -
Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators unveiled a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system Monday, just more than a month after President-elect Trump stunned the Democrats by sweeping ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access ...The Hill - 2d -
Dual threat: 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy also serves as fully functional toaster
The Iowa State Cyclones and Miami Hurricanes will vie for the right to hoist the toaster trophy later this month.ESPN - 2d -
A long-serving Democratic senator reflects on his narrow loss and how Trump took Pennsylvania
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is one of the longest-serving senators in Pennsylvania’s history.NBC News - 3d -
US founder of neo-Nazi network sentenced to two years of time served
Robert Rundo, 34, leader of Rise Again Movement and ‘Active Clubs’ will also serve two years of supervised release. The founder of a neo-Nazi network that has proliferated rapidly around the world ...The Guardian - 5d -
Would Pete Hegseth ban women from serving in combat units?
Many veterans are concerned that Pete Hegseth would bar women from serving in ground-based combat units. CBS News' James LaPorta breaks down the concerns.CBS News - 5d -
Senate Democrats livid with exiting Sinema, Manchin: 'Pathetic'
Senate Democrats were livid after Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), two longtime members of their caucus, voted Wednesday to block President Biden’s nominee, Lauren ...The Hill - 5d -
Senate Democrats seek communications between Boris Epshteyn and Trump picks
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on Preisdent-elect Donald Trump's administration picks to be required to disclose any communications they've had with Trump's longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn. ...CBS News - 6d -
After the 2024 election, Democrats are at a steep disadvantage in the Senate
Why it's hard for Democrats to win elections for U.S. Senate control.ABC News - 6d -
Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote
A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Bessent: Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank. ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell can serve remainder of term, says Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could serve out his term.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek
Lindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, ColoradoABC News - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats gauging interest in bill to extend tax benefits to Taiwanese companies
Senate Democrats are considering a bill to give tax breaks to Taiwanese companies, gauging interest in using a fast-track process to pass it into law. The tax benefits for Taiwan were included as ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Cracker Barrel apologizes after refusing to serve students with special needs
The restaurant chain attributed the mess-up to staffing challenges, saying refusal of service was unrelated to the students' abilities.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana
The Prince of Wales first visited The Passage with his mother Princess Diana as a child.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
'Authentic listening' outside DC needed to rebuild Democratic Party: Outgoing senator
Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) suggested that Democrats will need to start listening to voices "outside of Washington, D.C.," as the party reels from its losses in the 2024 election. "It’s going ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat urges Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chair Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) called on President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of murdering two FBI agents in a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from US prison after serving 25 years
One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a federal prison in the U.S. and is expected to be deported back homeABC News - Dec. 4 -
Salesforce earnings may serve as latest shot in the arm for software stocks
Salesforce’s stock rises after a revenue beat that could signal healthy spending trends in the industry.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Dana Dimel dies at 62: Ex-Houston, UTEP coach served as offensive assistant for Illinois in 2024 season
Dimel also served multiple stints as an assistant coach under the legendary Bill Snyder at Kansas StateCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats reelect Schumer leadership team, promote Klobuchar
Senate Democrats on Tuesday reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to serve another two years as the Senate Democratic leader and promoted Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to the third-ranking leadership ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
'Wrong,' 'unwise': Senate Democrats rebuke Biden over Hunter pardon
Multiple Senate Democrats have rebuked President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, calling it improper and saying it risks further eroding trust in government. “President Biden’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2
