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Politics1d agoElon Musk's empire braces for Democratic crackdownElon Musk's sprawling empire — from rockets to robots, electric cars to AI — is facing a political onslaught with few parallels in modern corporate history.Why it matters: The world's richest man confronts a constellation of risks spanning the halls of Congress, his Texas industrial empire, Wall Street and his vision for AI supremacy.💰 Political: To Democrats, Musk embodies corrosive forces of the MAGA era — extreme wealth, billionaire influence over government, the gutting of federal institutions, the poisoning of social media and the unchecked power of AI.Musk spent at least $475 million onAxios
Politics1d agoTrump says he was kidding about making UFC boss press secretaryDonald Trump stated that he was joking about appointing the UFC boss as press secretary. This is a political remark from a prominent figure.Seeking Alpha Tech
Politics1d agoPlanet-sized problems collide in permitting debateEfforts to fight climate change, conserve nature and build clean energy have long unfolded on competing tracks. Now, they're colliding — and exposing tough trade-offs for environmentalists.Why it matters: Congress' sweeping permitting debate is forcing those competing priorities into the same conversation, with major consequences for climate action and conservation.Driving the news: The Senate is set to hold an initial procedural vote Monday on a sprawling bipartisan bill that would make it easier to build power lines and energy projects of all kinds, including clean energy and fossil fuels.AtAxios
Politics1d agoCongress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment loomsCongress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.ABC News
Politics1d agoTrump says he ‘doesn’t want to go to hell’ when asked about death in 60 Minutes interviewAsked about the afterlife in first interview since last week’s crushing midterms defeat for Republicans, President Donald Trump said: ‘Well, I hope I’ll be missed’The Independent World
Politics1d agoProgressives Launch ‘Ready for AOC’ Ahead of 2028 Presidential ElectionA new political organization aims to encourage Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president, and to demonstrate that a formidable organizing apparatus is awaiting her.NYT US
Politics1d agoCongress Returns to a Reordered Washington With a Hazy AgendaAn impeachment vote on the defense secretary, a spending deal and several major bills are in play in a post-election session that will be shaped by last week’s electoral earthquake.NYT US
Politics1d agoDemocrats Plan Corruption Investigations After Election VictoryFollowing their midterm victories, Democrats are preparing to open wide-ranging investigations into President Trump, his family and his administration. Michael Gold, a Times congressional reporter, identifies the Democrats’ biggest targets.NYT US
Politics1d agoTrump shares Family Guy-style cartoon of Dana White as press secretary with UFC fighters attacking journalistsPresident Trump has said he was ‘only kidding’ when he asked UFC CEO Dana White to become his new White House press secretaryThe Independent World
Politics1d agoBipartisan Support for Israel Erodes as Both Sides Push for New LimitsVice President JD Vance is among Republicans calling for change. Many Democratic lawmakers have been driving a campaign to restrict military aid to Israel.NYT US
Health1d agoAs Dengue Cases Rise, a Florida Woman’s Death Raises AlarmsIn the past, Americans were infected with dengue after being bitten by mosquitoes while traveling. But now, most of the current transmission is from local mosquitoes.NYT US
Politics1d agoMississippi Officer Who Fatally Shot Toddler Had a History of Aggressive PolicingA new examination of video footage shows that the officer who shot at a fleeing car in a Walmart parking lot, killing a boy, had previously ramped up encounters by punching, cursing and drawing his weapon.NYT US
Politics1d agoWhy Colorado Is at the Epicenter of So Many Supreme Court ClashesIn three recent cases, the conservative-dominated bench has ruled against the state and in favor of the rights of Christian business owners.NYT US
Health1d agoMartha Stewart, 85, drinks the same green juice every morning and continues to exercise 5 days a weekThe businesswoman maintains a healthy routine, with habits she has sustained for years.Clarín
Politics1d agoImmigrants Are Being Systematically Returned Home Despite Court OrdersWorking with the Trump administration, foreign partners accept deportees, then ship them to nations where the U.S. itself would be prohibited from sending them.NYT World
Politics1d agoDemocrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill?Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington.NPR News
Health1d agoNebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he'd lost coverageHealth clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.NPR News
Politics1d agoPalantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new CongressThe secretive software company has been accused of letting its powerful tools be used by the Trump administration to surveil Americans. Now it's hiring former Sen. Jon Tester to burnish its image.NPR News
Politics1d agoOn wild Cumberland Island, a land swap proposal stirs controversyVisitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it.NPR News
Politics1d agoSupreme Court weighs effort to shield federal law enforcement as ICE complaints riseThe Supreme Court considers the case of a prisoner who suffered brutal injuries, only to be denied medical care behind bars. He wants to sue the prison nurse in a case that could change the law on holding federal officers accountable.NPR News
Politics1d agoDemocrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the moneyFollowing Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish?NPR News
Politics1d agoNew Vance-friendly group launching to push GOP toward younger hardlinersAmerican Ascent promises to recruit and elect a new generation of young ‘America First’ candidates.Politico
Politics1d agoCongress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expectLawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.NPR News
Health1d agoJoe Biden to scale back book tour as cancer ‘slows me down’Former President Joe Biden said his tour to promote his presidential memoir “Promise me, America,” will be scaled back, as he continues to battle cancer.NBC News
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