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‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling?
Native leaders ready for a fight as Trump calls ANWR, one of the last truly wild places on Earth, the US’s ‘biggest oil farm’. The Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR) is one of the earth’s last ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Investors' crypto donations to charity skyrocket. Why it can be 'hugely beneficial,' expert says
There's soaring interest in donating crypto to charity, according to Fidelity Charitable. Here's how those donations can pay off at tax time.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Why physical gold remains a smart investment, according to experts
Physical gold such as bars and coins offers advantages even as markets shift. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 in women’s friendly at AAMI Park Tash Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry score first international goals It wasn’t the regulation result the Matildas had probably ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think
Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Trump's pick for FBI director promoted bogus supplements to 'reverse' vaccines
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, promoted a supplement line that purports without evidence to help people “detox” from Covid vaccines.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Trump FBI director pick Kash Patel
Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FBI investigating ‘cluster of large drones’ spotted near Trump’s New Jersey golf course
A cluster of large drones spotted flying over central New Jersey — including near a military base and President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf course — has sparked a federal investigation as ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by tapping Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard for top administration jobs.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs
President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
USWNT vs. Netherlands prediction, odds, start time: Dec. 3, 2024 international friendly picks by proven expert
Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Tuesday's Netherlands vs. USWNT international friendlyCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Big Ten Championship prediction: Penn State vs. Oregon - Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, trends, and stats
Big Ten Championship Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon DucksYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel gets lukewarm reception from GOP senators
President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to take over as FBI director — effectively firing current FBI Director Christopher Wray, who still has three years left in his 10-year term — has ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel faces rocky path to US Senate approval
Nominee has vowed to dismantle ‘deep state’ and is an admirer of QAnon conspiracy theoryFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
425 Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals Picked by Our Experts (2024) | WIRED
Missed out on Black Friday? Deals are still going strong—some are even better. These are the best Cyber Monday deals we've found.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Concerns raised over Trump's FBI nominee's agenda and qualifications
Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors - and some fear he will politicize the agency.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Who is Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI?
Kash Patel, one of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters, is his pick to lead the FBI. If confirmed by the Senate, Patel has vowed to overhaul the agency. Chris Piehota, retired FBI ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting
The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms
President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?
Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director
Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...CBS News - Dec. 2
