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Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as ...
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Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees

The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...
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Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

The Senate is slated to hold more than a dozen hearings this week for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, with the hope of confirming them quickly.
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How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
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Bessent to divest from assets on road to leading Treasury

President-elect Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent has plans to divest from funds and other investments as he prepares to take over as the country’s top economic official. In an ...
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Bills dominate Broncos, eye Ravens showdown

The Bills will be coming off a commanding performance versus the Broncos when they host the Ravens in the divisional round next weekend.
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Ottawa Senators Owner Michael Andlauer Says Belleville Senators Are Here To Stay

Andlauer tells TSN, "Belleville is there to stay, I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time in Belleville"
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Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873

Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
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Eye Opener: Nicolás Maduro sworn in as president of Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term, sparking protests around the world and causing the U.S. to raise a bounty for his arrest. Meanwhile, hundreds of ...
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Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing

An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.
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For richer, for poorer: the changing finances of divorce

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing
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Eye Opener: California wildfire death toll climbs

The number of dead climbs in Los Angeles, as officials face tough questions about what led to one of the most devastating fires in California history. Also, a massive winter storm is causing ...
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Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.
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People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.
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How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit
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Source: Galatasaray eye summer Gündogan move

Galatasaray are plotting a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, a source has told ESPN.
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Source: City eye deal for £50m-rated Marmoush

Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign striker Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN, but accept that it will be difficult to prise him away from Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction

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Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week

The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...
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Güler leads Madrid Copa rout to reach round of 16

Real Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with an emphatic 5-0 win over fourth-tier Club Deportiva Minera on Monday, with striker Arda Guler scoring a superb double.
ESPN - 6d
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday

President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...
The Hill - 6d
Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes

Nintendo Switch users are reporting that some recently purchased Switch games have arrived with the game cartridge missing from inside the box. Even odder, the cartridges appear to have been ...
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Scheffler (hand) skips AmEx, eyes Pebble return

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Morning Report — Senate GOP leader eyes Trump tutorial

In today’s issue: © The Associated Press | J. Scott Applewhite Senate GOP leader eyes Trump tutorial President-elect Trump exults in the power he envisions with Republican control of the White ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.
BBC News - Jan. 6
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
CBS News - Jan. 5
Garrett: Browns' '24 more disappointing than 0-16

Browns star Myles Garrett called the team's 3-14 finish this season "more disappointing" than Cleveland's winless year in 2017.
ESPN - Jan. 5
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.
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Eye Opener: Winter storm to hit much of U.S.

Millions of Americans are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast. ...
CBS News - Jan. 4
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster

Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.
ABC News - Jan. 3
Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.
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Five green finance questions for 2025

The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition
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The 16 TV shows we're excited for in 2025

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It's time to reset your finances for 2025's knowns and unknowns

2025 could bring economic changes with the potential to hit millions of people’s wallets in different ways.
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Ecuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children

An Ecuadorean judge has ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of four children who went missing three weeks ago in the coastal city of Guayaquil
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