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Poland's conservative opposition party taps historian as presidential candidate
Poland’s conservatives have chosen a presidential candidate ahead of an election next yearWorld - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Presidential historian assesses Trump's 2024 win
In just two-and-a-half months, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House following a campaign unlike any other in U.S. history. While so much of Trump's first term was ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.
I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Joseph Rykwert, 98, Dies; Historian of Architecture Challenged Modernism
A “gloriously erudite” critic, he denounced the embrace of blandly functional architecture in efforts to rebuild after World War II.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
When historians and directors clash: ‘Ridley Scott was Napoleonic – there was no doubt who was in charge’
Film and TV have a slippery relationship with the truth when it comes to historical epics. So spare a thought for the historical experts whose advice often goes unheeded. If we set aside the more ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
Warsaw’s mayor to face rightwing historian in Polish presidential race
Liberal Rafał Trzaskowski will be pitted against Karol Nawrocki, candidate for opposition PiS partyWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Trump taps Lutnick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump taps Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary The president-elect's longtime ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Societe Generale Taps Sabadell's Alvear as New CFO
The French bank outlined several management changes as it reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter, helped by higher banking income.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations sets the stage for one of the organization’s most vocal and combative critics to have a ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump taps Tom Homan for "border czar"
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Trump expected to tap Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.Politics - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump to nominate Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced he has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A source familiar with the matter confirmed the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump taps Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii as director of national intelligence. Gabbard, who ran for president in 2020 as ...Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Trump taps Gabbard for director of national intelligence
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard would serve as his director of national intelligence, a remarkable turnaround for a former Democrat accused of ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Analyzing the defense secretary role as Trump taps Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles
President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence directorBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS
President-elect Trump has tapped anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS has a budget of nearly $2 ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, who ended his longshot ...Politics - CBS News - November 14 -
Conan O'Brien tapped to host the next Academy Awards
Emmy-winning late-night talk show host and podcaster Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, the organization behind the ceremony announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
Oscars taps Conan O'Brien as new host
The Academy Awards has a new host — Conan O'Brien is taking the reins at the annual Hollywood gala. The former late-night TV host will headline the 97th Oscars airing live on ABC on March 2, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.Politics - NBC News - November 16 -
Trump taps Dr. Oz for CMS chief
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump taps Dr. Oz to run Medicare, Medicaid agency The television personality and doctor would lead a ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump announced that his new pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Bondi previously served as Florida’s attorney general.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump taps Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Scott Bessent, a key campaign fundraiser, as his pick for Treasury secretary. If confirmed, Bessent will oversee fiscal policies amid ongoing concerns about ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Trump taps Brooke Rollins to head USDA
President-elect Trump announced that he will nominate Brooke Rollins to be the Secretary of Agriculture on Saturday, building upon a hefty list of Cabinet picks. “Brooke’s commitment to support ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Lamborghini and Animoca’s Motorverse tap Base blockchain for in-game assets
Lamborghini and Animoca’s Web3 racing game Motorverse are tapping the Base blockchain for in-game Web3 assets.Tech - VentureBeat - October 28 -
Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Trump taps Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
The Trump campaign has announced Susie Wiles as President-elect Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. "It is a well-deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Prudential taps Morgan Stanley’s Chappuis to lead asset management arm
Jacques Chappuis to join as PGIM’s chief executive in May, replacing David Hunt after his 13-year stintBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott likely done for season with hamstring surgery on tap
Prescott is still seeking an opinion from another specialist, but is likely to undergo surgery to repair a partial tear in his hamstring.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9