76 minutes ago Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know

Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.

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3 hours ago Supervisor Chuck Washington Shares Solution for Thousand Palms’ Party House Problem

Supervisor Chuck Washington Shares Solution for Thousand Palms’ Party House Problem  NBC Palm Springs

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31 minutes ago Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal

Canadian Fintech Bench had over $65 million in debt but less than $3 million in cash, documents reveal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 hours ago T&I’s First Hearing of the Congress Covers the State of U.S. Transportation & Surface Transportation Issues

T&I’s First Hearing of the Congress Covers the State of U.S. Transportation & Surface Transportation Issues  The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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2 hours ago Exclusive: Establishment Georgia House Speaker Sends America First Sen. Colton Moore to Jail

Establishment Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns directed police to jail America First lawmaker State Sen. Colton Moore (R) after he attempted to attend the State of the State joint session, Breitbart News exclusively learned. The post Exclusive: Establishment Georgia House Speaker Sends America First Sen. Colton Moore to Jail appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago Study: Nearly 400 Million Christians Persecuted Globally, Islamism and Communism Main Drivers

The Christian aid organization Open Doors published its annual World Watch List – a ranking of the most dangerous places in the world to practice the Christian faith – on Wednesday, which found that 380 million Christians around the world face severe persecution. The post Study: Nearly 400 Million Christians Persecuted Globally, Islamism and Communism Main Drivers appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago MIT Global SCALE Network named No. 1 supply chain and logistics master’s program for 2024

Eighth consecutive top spot reflects global excellence in education and research.

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88 minutes ago Teen Mom Star Catelynn Lowell Is NOT Named On Deed Of Home She Shares With Husband Tyler Baltierra

Catelynn Lowell’s name is nowhere to be seen on her mortgage deed with husband Tyler Baltierra But why?! In January 2023, the Teen Mom stars upgraded to a bigger, better, pricier home. They went from the three-bedroom three-bathroom Michigan house they purchased in 2017 for $220,000 to a four-bedroom, four-bathroom crib for $435,000. According to [...] Read More... The post <i>Teen Mom</i> Star Catelynn Lowell Is NOT Named On Deed Of Home She Shares With Husband Tyler Baltierra -- HUH?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 hours ago SNAP recipients may be barred from junk food purchases under new House GOP bill

House Republicans are pushing a bill to limit junk food purchases via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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8 hours ago Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors

"Trump was the first president in modern times to recognize the need to change our trade policy and stand up for American workers," Besset will say. The post Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 hours ago Banned NBA player texted gamblers during games about playing status, court docs say

Court documents revealed that banned NBA player Jontay Porter texted co-conspirators about his playing status, hinting to bet he would underperform.

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2 hours ago Bessent Warns That Failure To Preserve Trump Tax Cuts Would Bring Economy To A 'Sudden Stop'

"This is the single most important issue of the day," Bessent said. The post Bessent Warns That Failure To Preserve Trump Tax Cuts Would Bring Economy To A ‘Sudden Stop’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Why would someone hack into schools? Cybersecurity experts explain why they are easy targets

A nationwide breach that has exposed the data of students and teachers around the country underscores how vulnerable educational institutions are to cyberattacks because of a lack of resiliency investments, Northeastern University cybersecurity experts say.

Technology

2 hours ago Burgum grilled on environmental issues targeted by Trump during confirmation hearing: 'Drill, baby, drill'

Secretary of interior nominee Doug Burgum was questioned by members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Politics

17 hours ago Chilean flamingo and harbor seal dead from bird flu at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo

After two animals died of bird flu in Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo’s bird house will be closed for the near future.

Society

12 hours ago Trump's UN ambassador pick Elise Stefanik could save taxpayers millions if taps Musk

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador, Rep Elise Stefanik, R-NY., has the ability to make a big change at the world body if she takes a serious look at US funding to the world body.

Economics

44 hours ago Exclusive — Marco Rubio to Shred Globalists in Confirmation Hearing: ‘Liberal World Order’ Not Just a ‘Fantasy,’ But ‘Dangerous Delusion’

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Secretary of State, will take the globalist foreign policy establishment to task in his opening statement at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Breitbart News has learned exclusively. The post Exclusive — Marco Rubio to Shred Globalists in Confirmation Hearing: ‘Liberal World Order’ Not Just a ‘Fantasy,’ But ‘Dangerous Delusion’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago 'Rings hollow': Biden ripped for warning of oligarchy 'taking shape' in US despite deep ties to billionaires

Conservatives on social media ripped President Biden after he warned in his farewell speech of an "oligarchy" that is "taking shape" in the United States.

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2 hours ago Exclusive: Populist Proposal to Auction Distressed Government Assets to Raise over $1.1 Trillion for Trump’s Working

A populist proposal to auction off distressed federal government assets, such as loans, to pay for infrastructure and other policy priorities for working-class Americans is gaining renewed interest ahead of former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week. The post Exclusive: Populist Proposal to Auction Distressed Government Assets to Raise over $1.1 Trillion for Trump’s Working-Class Agenda Gains Renewed Interest appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 hours ago UNLV's Dan Mullen reveals why working as college football analyst had its advantages

UNLV Rebels football coach Dan Mullen tells OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" that working at ESPN proved to be advantageous.

Society

34 hours ago US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill

The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according to recent guidance published by the government.

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45 hours ago OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Reveals How Much Money She Makes After I Slept With 100 Men In One Day Stunt!

Don’t expect Lily Phillips to cash out on her fast-growing OnlyFans career yet… even though she is making a TON of money! Lily is the English model who made news late last year after sleeping with 100 men in a single day. She even documented the event with the help of a filmmaker — and the appropriately [...] Read More... The post OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Reveals How Much Money She Makes After <i>I Slept With 100 Men In One Day</i> Stunt! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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4 hours ago House Passes Bill to Deport Immigrants Convicted of Violence Against Women

Scores of Democrats joined Republicans in approving the measure, even though existing law already allows immigrants with contested legal status who are convicted of sex crimes to be deported.

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2 hours ago Trump Appoints Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone as Special Envoys to Restore 'Golden Age of Hollywood'

President-elect Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood great again and has named a triumvirate of entertainment industry veterans  -- Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone -- as his special envoys to carry out the formidable task. The post Trump Appoints Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone as Special Envoys to Restore ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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44 hours ago Nancy Mace challenges Dem rep to ‘take it outside’ after ‘child, listen’ comment sparks chaos

Rep. Nancy Mace took great offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, please" in a response, sparking a contentions back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

Society

35 hours ago House Oversight report says telework is 'wasting billions' in taxpayer cash ahead of 1st hearing

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee found that prolonged pandemic-era telework has been “detrimental" to government agencies and new employee training.

Economics

4 hours ago TikTok ban poised to be delayed as Trump explores ways to extend deadline

The U.S. ban on TikTok is poised to be delayed as the deadline falls on the MLK Day holiday weekend and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration intends to find a way to extend the deadline, Bloomberg reports. Biden officials see the issue as one for Trump’s incoming administration, as the current administration doesn’t plan to intervene […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means

It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.

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5 hours ago Jennifer Lopez Thanked For 'Incredible' Clothing Donation Amid LA Fires

This was so kind of Jennifer Lopez. The A List, a Beverly Hills marketing agency that’s running their own fire relief program for the Los Angeles fires, took to Instagram to share about a recent donation from the actress. On Wednesday, the agency updated their Stories and said JLo donated lots of clothing and essentials [...] Read More... The post Jennifer Lopez Thanked For 'Incredible' Clothing Donation Amid LA Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours ago Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why

It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.

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5 hours ago 145 House Dems vote against bill to deport migrants who commit sexual assault

A bill to deport illegal immigrants accused of sexual assault or domestic violence passed the House on Thursday.

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2 hours ago ABC host tells 'The View' Trump 'clearly had an effect' in securing cease

ABC News host Martha Raddatz said Wednesday on "The View" that President-elect Trump "clearly had an effect" on the cease-fire deal reached between Israel and Hamas.

Politics

6 hours ago Wendy Williams Sobs Insisting She's Not 'Cognitively Impaired' And Feels Stuck 'In Prison' Under Strict Conservatorship In Rare Interview

Wendy Williams is speaking out about what life has been like under her harsh conservatorship. In a very rare interview, the former talk show host called into The Breakfast Club on Thursday morning alongside her niece Alex Finnie to bring attention to the alleged wrongful legal situation she’s been stuck in for years. First off, [...] Read More... The post Wendy Williams Sobs Insisting She's Not 'Cognitively Impaired' And Feels Stuck 'In Prison' Under Strict Conservatorship In Rare Interview appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours ago Bondi spars with Schiff at testy confirmation hearing: 'You were censured'

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., grilled Pam Bondi on how she would act in terms of President-elect Trump's political opponents, leading to a fiery response from Bondi.

Politics

8 hours ago 5 things to know about Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country

President Joe Biden's term ends Monday, when he'll be replaced by Donald Trump, a man he has called an existential threat to the nation. The post 5 things to know about Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago House Republican introduces bill to redirect funds employing IRS auditors to instead hire more border agents

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a bill to reallocate funds from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement to hiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents.

Politics

8 hours ago Bill Burr Lashes Out at ‘Fu**ing Idiots’ Who Say the L.A. Wildfires Were ‘Mismanaged’

Actor-comedian Bill Burr scolded "fu**ing idiots" who deem city officials and the Los Angeles Fire Department failed to act responsibly to the ongoing wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and elsewhere across the fire-ravaged city. The post Bill Burr Lashes Out at ‘Fu**ing Idiots’ Who Say the L.A. Wildfires Were ‘Mismanaged’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago JOE CONCHA: The 5 biggest losers from Team Trump's confirmation hearings

The questioning of Trump nominees Pete Hegseth and Pam Bond has greatly diminished what was once a relatively dignified Senate chamber.

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8 hours ago House Dems push Garland to drop charges, release second part of Jack Smith report

House Democrats ask Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop the charges against President-elect Trump's former co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.

Events

3 hours ago Kid Rock wants to 'unite the country,' shares plans to celebrate with 'like

On Thursday, Kid Rock - who has been a longtime supporter of Donald Trump - shared his plans to celebrate with "like-minded" people during his upcoming spring tour.

Politics

10 hours ago San Francisco Hit by Tech Struggles, High Housing Costs | National News | U.S. News

San Francisco Hit by Tech Struggles, High Housing Costs | National News | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

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3 hours ago Rubio Senate Replacement Ashley Moody: I'm Ready to Deliver on Trump's America First Agenda on 'Day One'

"I will not let my country down," Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) said on Thursday after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced her as the replacement for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who is slated to join President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. The post Rubio Senate Replacement Ashley Moody: I’m Ready to Deliver on Trump’s America First Agenda on ‘Day One’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Star Eric Christian Olsen Loses House in Palisades Fire: ‘It's So Hard to Say Goodbye'

'NCIS: Los Angeles' Star Eric Christian Olsen Loses House in Palisades Fire: ‘It's So Hard to Say Goodbye'  PEOPLE

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3 hours ago Trump inauguration guest list includes tech titans Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

High-profile tech billionaires, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will sit front and center at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Politics

15 hours ago TikTok races toward a ban as Supreme Court — and Trump — weigh its fate

TikTok races toward a ban as Supreme Court — and Trump — weigh its fate  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Trump Inauguration: Illinois National Guard to send troops to Washington, D.C.

Trump Inauguration: Illinois National Guard to send troops to Washington, D.C.  FOX 32 Chicago

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18 hours ago In Farewell Address, Biden Warns of an ‘Oligarchy’ Taking Shape in America

President Biden did not explicitly name President-elect Donald J. Trump, but his remarks went straight at the tension at the heart of the incoming White House.

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3 hours ago Trump's 'Bad*ss' Inaugural Portrait Generates Hype: '47 Very Different than 45'

President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural portrait garnered much attention upon its release, as Trump's stern look has many Americans expressing excitement of what is to come. The post Trump’s ‘Bad*ss’ Inaugural Portrait Generates Hype: ’47 Very Different than 45′ appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago Seattle Police Department sees surge in recruits, aims to reverse staffing crisis

Seattle Police Department sees surge in recruits, aims to reverse staffing crisis  KING5.com

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3 hours ago Zeldin grilled by Democrats on climate change, Trump’s stance on carbon emissions during EPA hearing

Trump's EPA administrator nominee took at times pointed questions from several liberal Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Politics

19 hours ago MSNBC's Maddow: Biden Stark Warning About Trump 'Put a Shiver Down My Spine'

On Wednesday, host Rachel Maddow discussed President Joe Biden's farewell address, saying Biden's warning about the incoming Trump administration "put a shiver" down her spine. The post MSNBC’s Maddow: Biden Stark Warning About Trump ‘Put a Shiver Down My Spine’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Trump names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as special ambassadors to 'very troubled' Hollywood

President-elect Trump announced three entertainment titans as special envoys to his party, with the responsibility to bring business back to Hollywood.

Politics

22 hours ago Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

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4 hours ago Watch: Nintendo reveals Switch 2, successor to the massively successful Switch

The Switch 2 will play games from the first Switch console, including physical cartridges, with a disclaimer that certain games may not be supported or fully compatible. The post Watch: Nintendo reveals Switch 2, successor to the massively successful Switch appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

23 hours ago Mike Johnson replaces powerful Intelligence Committee chairman after Russian nuclear threat warning

Speaker Mike Johnson is replacing Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after a debacle that started with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year.

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4 hours ago How Brian Hoyer learned to never trash talk new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

"This guy is going to be the alpha dog in the room." The post How Brian Hoyer learned to never trash talk new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 hours ago Victims sue Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over Palisades Fire

Victims sue Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over Palisades Fire  New York Post

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