Trump’s Nominees Pose

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 - 8 hours ago

Harris, Trump favorability ratings among lowest for nominees since 1956: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have secured some of the worst favorability ratings for presidential nominees since 1956, a new survey found. Gallup has measured favorability of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Howard Lutnick Is Scouting Trump’s Nominees. Some Will Oversee His Interests.

Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team and a Wall Street financier, is leading the search for appointees while still running his businesses.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees

Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS

The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.

Kristi Noem Is Emerging as Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, is a loyalist who has vocally supported Donald J. Trump’s pledges regarding undocumented immigrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts

They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era

Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority has struggled with unity and chaos.

US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

What Biden and Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election

Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump’s nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become President-elect Trump’s national intelligence director opens a new chapter in a whirlwind national political career that largely launched alongside the ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

The Recording Academy announced its nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards on Friday.

Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees

Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone follow. Beyoncé leads Grammy award nominations with 11 nods The 67th annual Grammy award ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.

MNF figures, Patriots' Kraft up as HOF nominees

Six-time Super Bowl-winning owner Robert Kraft and three of the key figures around the rise of "Monday Night Football" were picked among the 25 candidates in the contributor category for the 2025 ...

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.

Here's the complete list of 2025 Grammy nominees

This year's list of top nominees include Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Partial list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyoncé leads the way

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Full List of Nominees

Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 67th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Pending roster limits pose uncertainty for college athletes

Part of the pending NCAA agreement would set new roster sizes in every Division I NCAA-sponsored sport.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fmr. Defense Secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China

Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The Major Threat Invasive Canada Thistle Poses To Your Garden

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

Pro Football Hall of Fame trims senior nominees down to 31: Three former quarterbacks make the cut

These former players are one step closer to Canton

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting

Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone)

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war

The nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mount

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 26

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