SBA staff at Washington headquarters would shrink under Ernst bill

Beloved monarch butterfly populations are shrinking, officials warn

U.S. wildlife officials announced plans to add the monarch butterfly to the threatened species list. Brian Hackney reports on the beloved insect's dwindling population.

CBS News - 1h

Republicans defend Ernst ahead of Hegseth vote

Politico - 2d

West Virginia football roster under Rich Rodriguez: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from WVU experts

The EerSports team has its finger on the pulse of West Virginia transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Rich Rodriguez takes over for the Mountaineers

CBS Sports - 9h

North Carolina football roster under Bill Belichick: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news by UNC experts

The InsideCarolina team has its finger on the pulse of UNC transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Bill Belichick takes over for the Tar Heels

CBS Sports - 9h

Inside Assad’s secret police headquarters: Reporter's notebook

Much of the evidence of Assad’s crimes is lost, but in one room saved from a fire, we got a glimpse into the system of fear.

ABC News - 17h

Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans

People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Texas bill would allow bitcoin to be used for taxes, donations

Texas is among 10 states considering legislation about the expanded use of cryptocurrency by its residents

The Hill - 1d

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%

October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda

Financial Times - 1d

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.

BBC News - 1d

UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October

It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.

CNBC - 1d

Argentina economy seen shrinking 2.6% in Q3, but recession could break

Yahoo News - 2d

Bill would make flag planting at Ohio St. a felony

An Ohio state representative has introduced a bill that would classify flag planting at Ohio Stadium around Buckeyes football games as a felony.

ESPN - 3d

Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action

The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.

BBC News - 3d

Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages

Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.

BBC News - 3d

White House says Biden would veto bill adding judicial seats

The White House said Tuesday that President Biden would veto a bipartisan bill that would create dozens of new judicial seats in the coming years, raising questions about the motivations behind the ...

The Hill - 3d

Ernst, Hegseth sidestep question of women in combat after meeting

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Pete Hegseth are sidestepping questions as to whether President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon still thinks women should be allowed in combat roles, following ...

The Hill - 4d

Adidas' German headquarters raided in connection with tax investigation

Adidas' German headquarters was raided as authorities investigate a yearslong tax concern.

CNBC - 4d

Trump, Ernst support Hegseth's push to remain in confirmation process

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is appearing more comfortable with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more.

CBS News - 4d

Hegseth comments on meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met Monday with Sen. Joni Ernst as he continues to push for support ahead of his confirmation hearing. CBS News ...

CBS News - 4d

Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters threatened her with political retribution.

The New York Times - 5d

Evening Report — Pardons drama grips Washington

Plus: Latest on CEO shooting suspect; Hegseth; Gabbard; Trump's Day 1 plans. {beacon} Evening Report © Carlos Osorio and Matt Rourke, Associated Press Trump-Cheney feud intensifies as pardon ...

The Hill - 5d

Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight

President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...

The Hill - 5d

Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK

Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in November

Financial Times - 6d

Ernst says there will be 'thorough vetting' of Hegseth before moving forward

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) is not yet ready to give her full support to President-elect Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, stating that she would like to hear more from him. "I am a ...

The Hill - 6d

Ernst and Hegseth to resume meetings next week

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said she will meet with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth again next week as he continues to pitch himself to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “Pete Hegseth and I will ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Russia's artillery advantage is shrinking, but glide bombs are hammering Ukraine

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

German industrial production shrinks unexpectedly

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

What Can You Expect From Incoming SBA Chief Kelly Loeffler?

Assuming Loeffler’s nomination is confirmed by the Senate, many challenges await her at the Small Business Administration’s mast.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Will Washington need to step up to support Intel?

Exit of CEO Pat Gelsinger maybe a sign of a shift in attitude by the company’s board to a huge strategic overhaul

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

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

Ernst has no plans to meet Hegseth today or Friday

Politico - Dec. 5

Airline passengers would get paid for delays under rules considered by Biden administration

The Biden administration is considering new rules that would require airlines to pay passengers for significant delays within a carrier’s control.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Trump Chooses Ex-Senator Kelly Loeffler as SBA Head

Loeffler served Georgia in the Senate from 2020 to 2021.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Trump names Kelly Loeffler for SBA

President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Businesses are the backbone of our ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Wells Fargo to sell San Francisco headquarters, WSJ reports

Wells Fargo to sell SF HQ: WSJ

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

California bill would ease access to over-the-counter birth control pills

Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Bill Belichick weighs in on Justin Tucker's struggles, explains why he would stick with Ravens All-Pro kicker

Belichick thinks Tucker is not being consistent enough with his mechanics

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Bipartisan bill would study AI's impact on banking, housing

A new bill with bipartisan support would commission studies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking and housing sectors, where lawmakers have been sounding an alarm about ...

The Hill - Dec. 2

SBA staff at Washington headquarters would shrink under Ernst bill

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