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After meeting with Hegseth, Ernst says she's not ready to support him
Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not ready to support Pete Hegseth for defense secretary as Hegseth faces allegations of sexual impropriety and other misconduct.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The case for supporting Ukraine is both moral and geostrategic
While Ukraine and the West are willing to make concessions in order to reach a compromise with Russia, Putin is not. He will accept a compromise only if he is forced to accept one.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth tries to win Republican senators' support for his nomination amid controversies
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth denies allegations he has a drinking problem as Senate support wavers
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators amid wavering support. In an interview, Hegseth denied allegations that he had a drinking problem and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Pelosi on Hunter Biden pardon: 'I support the president'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) indicated support for President Biden’s controversial move to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Pelosi told The Hill on Wednesday when asked for her thoughts ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Shares of American Eagle plunge 13% as company issues weak holiday guidance
American Eagle issued weak holiday guidance after reporting its third sales miss in a row.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'
Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Nato’s Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme
Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten USFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate
Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hormel’s stock slumps as sales are still being hurt by weak turkey prices
Hormel was impacted by lower prices for whole-bird turkeys this year, as well as a production interruption at a Planters facility in Virginia.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
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Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters
President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Clyburn says he'd support Biden pardoning Trump
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) signaled he would support President Biden if he were to offer clemency to President-elect Trump in his legal cases, days after Washington was rattled by the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says
The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil
Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilisesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Stephen A. Smith slams Biden for 'weak, pathetic explanation' of Hunter pardon
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized President Biden for the way he explained his decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden's gun and tax charges. While Smith seemed to understand why ...The Hill - 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 -
Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy
World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations’ envoy in the region says.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
How 49ers are supporting Williams, Ward through unthinkable tragedies
Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are rallying around Trent Williams and Charvarius Ward after the NFL stars both lost children this season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees
Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration. Over the weekend, the president-elect chose Kash Patel to be FBI ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
'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 -
Joe Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter: ‘Selfish move’
Some Democrats express disappointment in Biden for setting ‘bad precedent’ but others leap to his defence. Joe Biden has been criticised by some of his own supporters for issuing a pardon to ...The Guardian - 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 -
Kittle identifies 49ers' two biggest weaknesses this season
49ers tight end George Kittle revealed San Francisco's two biggest weaknesses during the team's rocky 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
