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After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.

Palestinians Try to Sway Trump, Reaching Out to Tiffany Trump’s Relative

The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has met with Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and written conciliatory letters to the president-elect, a strong supporter of Israel.

World - The New York Times - November 10

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators

President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.

Politics - Politico - November 15

Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs to be put to the test

President-elect Donald Trump’s consistent campaign pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on products imported into the U.S. is likely to face stiff challenges in court and potentially pushback from ...

Politics - NBC News - November 16

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners

Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Trump picking Gaetz for AG may be loyalty test for senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the ...

Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Biden’s Ukraine move tests Putin, riles Trump allies

The Biden administration is apparently calling Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s bluff by allowing Ukraine to strike far into Russian territory with U.S. weapons systems, a move that has drawn the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Watch live: Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's latest test launch

President-elect Trump is expected to attend the sixth test launch of SpaceX's Starship on Tuesday afternoon. In its fifth test last month, SpaceX caught a rocket booster on its Texas launchpad as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Trump Views Test of Starship, the SpaceX Vehicle Musk Is Building for Mars

The company wants to sharply increase flights of the massive vehicle.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Trump’s second term could test Europe’s nuclear temptations

If NATO’s nuclear guarantee is questioned, we may discover that the alliance mattered more than we realized in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Why inflation in one battleground state could sway the election

With a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the U.S. election could hinge on how voters choose to look at inflation. Here's why.

Dominant Kurdish parties in Iraq maintain their sway in regional parliament elections

Final results from this month’s vote for the regional parliament in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region show the two dominant Kurdish parties maintaining their hold while an opposition ...

World - ABC News - October 30

The final undecided voters could sway the election. They’re not wild about the choice.

Procrastination is usually frowned upon, but in a narrowly divided presidential election, voters who have put off making a decision until the last minute could find themselves with the power to ...

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Trump is ‘testing the waters’ on market reaction with tariff threats: fmr. Trump economic adviser

President-elect Donald Trump “means what he says” when it comes to implementing widespread tariffs on major trade partners, says former National Economic Council Deputy Director Everett Eissenstat.

Politics - NBC News - 12 hours ago

Harris says she'd take a cognitive test; challenges Trump "to take the same one"

Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to former President Donald Trump's claims about her IQ, said she would take a cognitive test — and "would challenge him to take the same one."

Where Trump's standing with Puerto Rican voters will be put to the test: From the Politics Desk

Trump’s campaign appearance in Allentown, Pa., comes amid questions over whether the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally will cost him support among Puerto Rican voters.

The Guardian view on Trump’s planet-wrecking plans: the UK government’s resolve will be tested | Editorial

The new president’s disruptive policies will challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s green goals. But with strong leadership he could enhance Britain’s global influence. Donald Trump ’s electoral earthquake ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

SpaceX successfully launches giant Starship rocket but won’t catch it with mechanical arms – live

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for Starship’s sixth test flight. Full story: Trump joins Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch The term Starship refers to the entire launch vehicle, ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...

Taste-testing "Sandwiches of History"

Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. Some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes are now ...

Entertainment - CBS News - 2 days ago

A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Gatland's Wales innings to be tested by Springboks

Head coach Warren Gatland will today lead his adopted country for the 149th time when Wales host world champions South Africa.

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?

One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman

Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.

32 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests

A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

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