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Politics4d agoDems plot a unified case against TrumpCongressional Democrats see a target-rich environment next year. But they're also worried that if they investigate everything, they may appear to investigate nothing.Why it matters: Democrats want to move beyond the one-off hearings, fist-pounding document demands and subpoena threats that defined much of their oversight during President Trump's first term.The goal, according to senior Democrats, is to build a sustained narrative around the administration's "cost, chaos and corruption" — while showing voters they have legislative solutions to the problems they uncover."We're trying to get to tAxios
Politics4d agoTrump Names Hardliner Miller Chief Of Staff After Midterms RoutKnown for his sharp suits and sunglasses, Miller has been one of Trump's closest aides for decades, pushing nativist policies that gelled with Trump's "America First" agenda. The post Trump Names Hardliner Miller Chief Of Staff After Midterms Rout appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Politics4d agoBottoms taps Tyler Perry for her Georgia transition teamGeorgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) has tapped media mogul Tyler Perry to join her gubernatorial transition team, she announced Friday. In an Atlanta press conference, Bottoms outlined her plans for the governor’s mansion — including who would lead her transition team, which she dubbed “Georgia’s Promise.” The governor-elect described Perry, whom she named a…The Hill
World4d agoCornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in university's administrationCornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution expressing no confidence in the university's administration, including Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators.CBS News
Health4d agoU.S. reports highest number of measles cases in 35 yearsThe United States has recorded more than 5,000 cases of measles this year, the highest number in 35 years, according to an official count released Friday. So far…Japan Today
Politics4d agoCornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rapeCornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of…Japan Today
Politics4d agoDeath row inmate begs state to delay his execution until after the holidaysThe convicted murderer said that carrying out the killing during the holiday season would cause a ‘substantial toll on all involved’The Independent World
Politics4d agoWhite House recasts Trump arch as military tributeHours after a U.S. judge paused construction on President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot (76.2-meter) arch in Washington, the White House on Friday shared ‌new depictions portraying the project as a…Japan Today
Politics4d agoTrump promotes Stephen Miller to chief of staff, replacing Susie WilesU.S. President Donald Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles ‌with Stephen Miller on Friday, elevating the architect of some of his toughest domestic policies to run the White…Japan Today
Politics4d agoBlue wave presages a defense-spending showdownA reconciliation bill is likely off the table, and the presumed HASC chair is talking about a $1-trillion cap.Defense One
Health4d agoUS measles cases exceed 5,000 in 2026, reaching their highest level in 35 yearsEuroNews [en]
Politics4d agoWho is Stephen Miller, Trump’s new White House chief of staff?Miller has been a close confidant of Trump since 2016 and an architect of the president's hardline immigration policies.Al Jazeera [en]
Health4d agoUS reports highest number of measles cases in 35 yearsVanguard Nigeria
Politics4d agoTrump prepares for showdown with Democrats with a loyal advisor as new chief of staffTrump designa a Stephen Miller como nuevo jefe de gabinete, reforzando su círculo de confianza ante la creciente presión demócrata en el Congreso.Miller, conocido por su firme política migratoria, enfrentará el desafío de una oposición decidida a investigar a la administración.Clarín
Politics4d agoTrump still defiant after a bruising weekBetween the GOP's thrashing at the polls, another one of President Trump's planned D.C. construction makeovers being halted and an uphill battle to overturn his conviction on 34 felony counts, this week has netted a string of setbacks for the president.Why it matters: Trump's administration is entering its lame-duck era, facing criticism and potential investigations as its power to reshape the federal government dwindles.But Trump is showing little inclination to change course.Driving the news: Trump has remained defiant about the midterms, blaming the Iran war and the GOP's candidates for theAxios
Sci & Tech4d agoNational Weather Service to relaunch twice-daily balloons to predict dangerous storms after Elon Musk’s brutal DOGE cutsFollowing the cuts, ‘we couldn't get true real-world data as often as needed,’ a meteorologist saidThe Independent World
Politics4d agoJeffries calls Miller a ‘dangerous xenophobe’ after promotion: ‘Fire him today’House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) is sounding off on Stephen Miller, President Trump’s pick to replace outgoing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. “Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands,” Jeffries said in a post to the social platform X. “His presence in government…The Hill
Politics4d agoGreen light for Trump's triumphal arch, but judge immediately halts constructionEen Amerikaanse rechter heeft de bouw stilgelegd van de triomfboog die president Trump in Washington wil laten plaatsen. Dat gebeurde een uur nadat een commissie juist toestemming had gegeven voor het bouwwerk. Die sprak van een passend eerbetoon voor de Amerikaanse geschiedenis en veteranen van het land. De triomfboog moet 76 meter hoog worden, groter dan de Arc de Triomphe in Parijs. De boog moet komen op Memorial Circle, enkele kilometers van het Witte Huis. Vlak bij deze plek ligt de militaire begraafplaats Arlington National Cemetery. Acht uur durende sessie Tegenstanders protesteerden giNOS Buitenland
Politics4d agoSouth Florida candidate sues election official, alleging bias in a contentious, razor-thin raceMIAMI — South Florida Democratic congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez filed a federal lawsuit against the Miami-Dade supervisor of elections Friday, citing bias after she declined to recuse herself from the recount process.NBC News
World4d agoCornell Faculty Senate passes no-confidence vote over Jane Doe case, but board of trustees backs presidentThe Cornell University Faculty Senate on Friday passed a no-confidence vote against the university administration and President Michael Kotlikoff after allegations of gang rape at a campus fraternity roiled the country. The symbolic vote, which passed with 55 percent support while 7 percent of the body abstained, marks the latest stage in the backlash to…The Hill
Politics4d agoMelania Trump receives Ukraine’s Order of Princess Olha at White House meeting on Oleshky evacuationU.S. first lady Melania Trump met with Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House following a humanitarian mission in the occupied town of Oleshky. Russia was represented by ombudswoman Yana Lantratova and presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev; Ukraine was represented by ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Davyd Arakhamia, who heads the Servant of the People faction in parliament.Meduza [en]
Politics4d agoPope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American"Pope Leo, who is on a 12-day, three-country trip in Latin America, also said he credits God and doctors for his lung cancer surgery recovery.CBS News
World4d agoOmaha man sentenced for possession of CSAMAn Omaha man who was charged with production and possession of child sexual assault materials was sentenced in federal court Wednesday.wowt · united states of america
World4d agoLarge amounts of drugs have been seized at the border, including 10 kilograms of cocaine and ketamine, and nearly 25 kilograms of MDMALarge amounts of drugs have been seized at the border, including 10 kilograms of cocaine and ketamine, and nearly 25 kilograms of MDMAnzcity · new zealand