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MTG at DOGE hearing: National debt is 'enslaving our nation'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., delivered her opening statement at the first hearing for the House DOGE subcommittee. She said the American people are in "debt slavery" to those the country ...NBC News - 6d -
Senate Dems ask for Homeland Security hearing over inspectors general firing
Senate Democrats asked for a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing over the recent inspectors general firings by President Trump, in a letter Wednesday. “President Trump's ...The Hill - 6d -
Federal judge in Boston to hold hearing over DOGE buyouts
President Donald Trump will formally announce a 25% blanket tariff on all steel imports today, he said aboard Air Force One yesterday. He's also expected to roll out tariffs on aluminum and ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Democrat goes after Trump, Musk in first DOGE hearing
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) went after President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk in the first Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee hearing Wednesday, saying lawmakers “can't ...The Hill - 6d -
Garcia uses photo of Musk as prop in first DOGE subcommittee hearing
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., brought out a photo of Elon Musk, that he joked about being a "d--- pick," and a chart of government agencies being targeted by DOGE to use as props for his arguments ...NBC News - 6d -
First DOGE committee hearing becomes referendum on Elon Musk
The star of the first Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee hearing in the House Wednesday was an individual not in attendance: Elon Musk. Democrats on the panel took intense aim at ...The Hill - 6d -
Elon Musk takes center stage in first DOGE hearing
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Elon Musk takes center stage in first DOGE hearing Democrats on the panel took ...The Hill - 6d -
Watch live: House panel convenes hearing on USAID amid DOGE overhaul
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Thursday morning looking into what GOP leadership has called the "betrayal" of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge to hear arguments on DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department records
A federal judge in New York is hearing arguments Friday on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to treasury department records. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman ...CBS News - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: Trump's Russia-Ukraine moves rattle allies; Dems play defense against DOGE
President Trump’s push to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled allies over the Atlantic and has unsettled some Republican Senators who want to see Kremlin leader Vladimir ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk defends DOGE alongside Trump in striking Oval Office moment
Elon Musk on Tuesday defended the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside President Trump, who invited Musk to speak and sat at the resolute desk as the tech mogul gave a ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Watch live: House DOGE panel's first hearing targets improper payments, fraud
The House Oversight Committee's Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel will convene its first hearing Wednesday morning, weighing improper payments and fraud. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...The Hill - 6d -
WATCH: Dog's love of 'Bluey' goes viral
It really is the paw-fect show for furbabies everywhere.ABC News - 4d -
Dems to Musk: 'Hands off' Medicare, Medicaid
Presented by American Medical Association {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democratic urge Musk to keep 'hands off' Medicare, Medicaid More than 30 Democratic senators signed a ...The Hill - 6d -
Viral AI video depicts celebrities protesting Ye's antisemitic remarks
Scarlett Johansson, one of the celebrities depicted in the AI-generated video, has spoken out against the "misuse of AI."CBS News - 6d -
No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader
Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Trump says he wants to get rid of the CFPB. Dems vow to defend it
President Donald Trump has said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was "very important to get rid of."ABC News - 6d -
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks as Dems look to subvert Trump goals
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to hold his weekly press conference Thursday morning as frustrations grow among Democrats over President Trump's executive actions and efforts ...The Hill - 5d -
Top Armed Services Dem: Trump & Vance show ‘weakness in the face of Putin'
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are “undermining the coalition by not standing up” to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, says Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)NBC News - 4d -
Evening Report — Dem protests grow as Trump, Musk reshape government
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Dem protests grow as Trump, Musk reshape government DEMOCRATS STAGED A DAY OF PROTESTS against President Trump and Elon Musk on Monday, ...The Hill - 1d -
Evening Report — Trump, Musk put up united in face of Dems' fury
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI Trump, Musk put up united front in face of Democrats' fury PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK are putting up a united front as Democratic protests ...The Hill - 11h -
Invictus proposal was 'gold medal moment'
James Cairns, who lost his leg in Afghanistan, proposed before wheelchair basketball match.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical
The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
Murdered toddler was failed by multiple agencies, review finds
Agencies in four counties missed chances to save Isabella Jonas-Wheildon, a review finds.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Scarlett Johansson calls out AI misuse after viral video ripping Ye
Scarlett Johansson says while she has "no tolerance" for hate speech, she's calling out the "misuse of AI" in a viral video featuring her and other Jewish performers responding to antisemitic ...The Hill - 6d -
Scarlett Johansson speaks out after fake viral videos of celebrities fighting Ye's antisemitism
Scarlett Johansson is urging lawmakers to regulate the use of AI after her likeness was used without her consent in a fake viral video that appears to show a handful of celebrities protesting the ...NBC News - 6d -
Scarlett Johansson warns of dangers of AI after Kanye West deepfake goes viral
Short film falsely depicts actor and other Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from pop star. Scarlett Johansson has warned of the “imminent dangers of AI” after a deepfake video ...The Guardian - 5d -
After a Fake AI Video Goes Viral, Scarlett Johansson Calls for Laws Restricting AI
Johansson is using her brand to advocate for AI protections for the general public.Inc. - 5d -
How Baked by Melissa’s Founder Turned a Viral Salad Recipe Into A New Revenue Stream
TikTok fame transformed Melissa Ben-Ishay’s mini cupcake business.Inc. - 1d -
Watch live: House convenes hearing on IRS modernization
The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday morning focused on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) return on investment and the agency's modernization efforts. With President ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Church missed opportunity to hear victims, says bishop
The Church of England's governing body rejected a fully independent safeguarding model on Tuesday.BBC News - 6d -
Linda McMahon Faces Confirmation Hearing for Education Secretary
The former wrestling executive will speak about her priorities for the Department of Education. But she will also likely be questioned on White House discussions to close it.The New York Times - 5d -
McMahon's Education hearing interrupted by several protesters
Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing to be President Trump's Education secretary was interrupted several times so far by protesters in the audience, calling for protections for transgender students ...The Hill - 5d -
Are noise-cancelling headphones hurting young people's hearing?
More young people are presenting to audiology teams in England with difficulty processing sound.BBC News - 3d -
Changing room row nurse faces disciplinary hearing
NHS Fife could potentially sack Sandie Peggie based on the outcome of an upcoming conduct hearing.BBC News - 1d -
Hear How a ‘Smash’ Song Got a Broadway Makeover
“Let Me Be Your Star,” which evokes an actor’s longing to shine, has come a long way from its TV days. Here’s how the song evolved on its way to the stage.The New York Times - 18h -
Moment SUV driver narrowly escapes train collision
The driver managed to flee with seconds to spare after their vehicle was pushed on to a train track in Utah.BBC News - 6d
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