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12:30 Report — Trump's controversial Cabinet picks face uphill battle

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: President-elect previews deportation plan {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back to another week of the D.C. madness. Here’s what’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

No sign of second-guessing on Gaetz and Hegseth Cabinet picks by GOP amid controversies

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Fox News host Pete Hegseth are coming under new scrutiny. Senate Republicans are privately saying they see no ...

Politics - NBC News - November 18

The Memo: Gaetz and Hegseth controversies could trickle down to Trump

Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct are complicating the paths of two of President-elect Trump’s most important nominees. In the process, they threaten to put a new spotlight on Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Priest in Sabrina Carpenter music video controversy stripped of his duties

The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.

Controversial Cortina sliding track for 2026 Olympics taking shape as deadline approaches

The controversial sliding center being completely rebuilt for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics is starting to take shape as the clock ticks down to a March deadline

Sports - ABC News - November 19

'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees

President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Ewers vs. Manning: How close is a Texas quarterback controversy?

Quinn Ewers has a 7-1 record this season, but that has not quieted talk of backup Arch Manning taking over as the Longhorns starting quarterback.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

JD Vance Courts Senators With Matt Gaetz, Controversial Cabinet Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance was on Capitol Hill with Matt Gaetz, the former representative whom President-elect Donald J. Trump wants as his attorney general.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

House speaker Johnson wades into controversy over trans rights

After Sarah McBride of Delaware became the first openly trans woman elected to Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson said restrooms in Congress are "reserved for individuals of that biological sex." ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Alabama about to execute third man this year with controversial nitrogen gas

Carey Dale Grayson scheduled to be killed for 1994 murder by technique that previously caused visible signs of distress. Alabama is hours away from carrying out its third execution this year ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

JaGUar? Luxury automaker defends controversial rebrand amid pivot to EVs

New logos and promotional videos unveiled by the classic British car brand drew the ire of many on social media this week.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Walmart Says It Will ‘Probably’ Raise Prices, and the Controversial Reason Is Eye-Opening

The question now is how business leaders should react and prepare – especially in the context of other early warning signs.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Coca-Cola’s controversial Christmas ad, the pop star and the priest, and edible art

G20, Coca-Cola, banana art, Sabrina Carpenter, Joe Biden, influencers, Rafael Nadal, Dr. Oz, Department of Justice, Google

Zaidi clarifies Giants lineup controversy with Melvin after firing

Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and manager Bob Melvin spoke to The San Francisco Chronicle about the team's lineup controversy.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Transgender residents living under bathroom ban reflect on Sarah McBride controversy

Transgender residents living under a bathroom ban in Texas reflect on the controversy surrounding Sarah McBridge and new Congressional restrictions.

Trump voters hail controversial cabinet picks as the government they want

Trump voters in the American heartland are excited, even as senior Republicans are less than enthusiastic about some of the president-elect’s choices. In the American heartland, they’re excited. ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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.

Trial of Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Halted After Disappointing Results

Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Heathrow boss says 2025 to bring final decision on controversial third runway

Thomas Woldbye told the Airlines 2024 conference he expected a final decision "one way or another" on the long-running project by the end of 2025.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Australia’s richest woman wins vote for controversial Canadian coal mine

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart spent millions promoting project despite a ruling that it was ‘not in the public interest’

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Matt Rempe Short Stint Back With Rangers Ends With Controversial Hit

Matt Rempe deliverd a controversial hit to Jake Neighbors in his one game back with the Rangers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 18 hours ago

400 years later, accounts of Hungarian 'Blood Countess' remain shrouded in mystery

More than 400 years after her death, the truth about “the Blood Countess,” a Hungarian noblewoman alleged to have been the most prolific female serial killer of all time, remains elusive

World - ABC News - October 30

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul

Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last month

World - ABC News - October 31

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court say they will resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul

World - ABC News - October 31

English soccer's biggest grudge match is born from a controversial and resented US-style relocation

English soccer’s biggest modern-day grudge match stems from a rare, U.S.-style team relocation that harbors contempt and hatred more than two decades later

Sports - ABC News - October 31

College athletes push for voter turnout while largely avoiding controversy as election nears

University of Montana track athlete Lily Meskers drew attention when she rejected a NIL deal to support Democrat Jon Tester in his Senate re-election bid because she doesn't agree with his votes on ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

NASCAR's controversy at Martinsville showed why its playoff system needs to be overhauled or ditched entirely

NASCAR is no longer competing with the NFL for eyeballs. It's time to reward a champion in a much fairer way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

Ryan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finale

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Controversial Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 X-Ray Vision Perk Is In Treyarch's Crosshairs

A controversial ability in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is in the firing line, as Treyarch has confirmed that it's looking at nerfing the Recon three-perk bonus in the game. This perk allows players ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Saquon Barkley didn't question controversial fumble that resulted in Jaguars TD: 'I knew it was gonna stand'

Barkley didn't question the ruling of the fumble

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Burned In Buffalo: Ottawa Senator Captain Brady Tkachuk Hit With Costly, Controversial Instigator Penalty

Brady Tkachuk received a costly extra minor in a fight on Tuesday night in Buffalo. Was it justified?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

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