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Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.The New York Times - 4h -
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.CBS News - 12h -
Senate confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s energy secretary
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Trump's order seeking to block birthright citizenship to face next legal hurdle
President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship will face its next legal hurdle this week when three separate judges hold hearings on the issue.ABC News - 17h -
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.CBS News - 12h -
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.CBS News - 12h -
Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department
The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, the CEO of fracking company Liberty Energy, to lead the Energy Department. The vote was 59-38. Democrat Sens. Michael Bennet (Colo.), Ruben Gallego ...The Hill - 12h -
The Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said he was "struggling" with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health and human services secretary at his confirmation hearing.NBC News - 4d -
El Salvador's Congress clears hurdle to speed constitutional reforms
El Salvador’s Congress has ratified a constitutional reform that will make it easier and faster to make constitutional changes in the future, a change critics say will allow President Nayib Bukele ...ABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Suit Against Pulitzer Board Faces a Hurdle: His Previous Arguments
Mr. Trump, the board noted, has argued that a state court should not be permitted to exert control over a sitting president.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Detroit Mercy visits Wright State after Huibregtse's 21-point performance
Wright State hosts the Detroit Mercy Titans after Alex Huibregtse scored 21 points in Wright State's 95-79 loss to the Milwaukee PanthersABC News - Jan. 25 -
Hegseth clears key Senate hurdle
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three Republican votes and still clinch the ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
The Senate voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar nominations list
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March 2, have been announced. Here's the list of 2025 Oscar nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Johnson & Johnson clears a few hurdles, but Wall Street focuses on weak guidance
Johnson & Johnson’s stock dropped more than 3% Wednesday after the medical-technology and drug company beat estimates for the fourth quarter but as lower sales guidance for the year stoked fears of ...MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Oscar nominations 2025: Predictions in the key categories
We look at the likeliest nominees in key categories — and offer up a possible surprise or two.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21 -
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Chris Mason: Grooming gangs review a clear nod to demands for new national inquiry
The BBC's political editor examines the government's announcement on grooming gangs.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Ionescu not 100%, but cleared to play Unrivaled
Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu says she isn't 100% after undergoing surgery last month to repair a torn UCL in her right thumb but is cleared to participate in Unrivaled.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh announces plans to undergo heart procedure, hip replacement surgery this offseason
Harbaugh, 61, briefly left Los Angeles' Week 6 game due to his irregular heartbeatCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Jim Harbaugh to have 2 procedures in offseason
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he will have a cardiac ablation this offseason and hip replacement surgery.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh to undergo heart procedure, hip replacement this offseason
Jim Harbaugh experienced an irregular heartbeat and briefly left a game earlier this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Report: Chris Spielman will interview for Jets G.M. job
The unsung hero of the resurgence of the Detroit Lions is finally getting his due.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostageABC News - Jan. 6 -
David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19
David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against CincinnatiABC News - Jan. 6
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