34 minutes ago Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts

Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts  The Washington Post

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7 hours ago WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question  Reuters

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47 minutes ago SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed

After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk's company confirmed that the spacecraft was destroyed.

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2 hours ago Live updates: Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts

Live updates: Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts  The Washington Post

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2 hours ago Bruce Willis Makes First Public Appearance Since Dementia Diagnosis To Thank First Responders In LA Fires

The amazing work of LA first responders amid the devastating fires has drawn praise from around the globe And from someone we weren’t sure we’d hear from again: Mr. Bruce Willis! The Die Hard star has made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023 — and it couldn’t be for [...] Read More... The post Bruce Willis Makes First Public Appearance Since Dementia Diagnosis To Thank First Responders In LA Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours ago Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.

Democrats worry the Trump administration will roll back efforts to limit climate change.

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2 hours ago FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Reportedly Featuring Lady Gaga, U2

FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Reportedly Featuring Lady Gaga, U2  Forbes

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2 hours ago Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind

President-elect Donald Trump tasked a New Jersey congressman and vocal critic of offshore wind with writing an executive order he could issue to halt wind energy projects The post Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Featuring Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish

FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Featuring Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish  Forbes

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2 hours ago 20 Attorneys General Call for Swift Senate Confirmations of Noem, Bondi, Patel

Attorneys general from 20 states are urging the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for attorney general, secretary of Homeland Security, and FBI director. The post 20 Attorneys General Call for Swift Senate Confirmations of Noem, Bondi, Patel appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Jessica Alba Breaks Silence On Cash Warren Breakup! Read Her Statement!

It has been officially confirmed: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are done. On Thursday, Jessica took to Instagram to finally address the reports that their marriage is coming to an end after 17 years. And yes, it’s all true. The longtime couple are divorcing. The Honest Company founder wrote: “I’ve been on a journey of self-realization [...] Read More... The post Jessica Alba Breaks Silence On Cash Warren Breakup! Read Her Statement! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 hours ago Trump Nominee Scott Turner: HUD Is 'Failing at Its Most Basic Mission'

Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) is "failing at its most basic mission," President-elect Donald Trump's HUD nominee Scott Turner said during his opening statement at Thursday's hearing. The post Trump Nominee Scott Turner: HUD Is ‘Failing at Its Most Basic Mission’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight

Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.

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4 hours 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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5 hours ago 'The nightmare that is now our reality' | Family gives statement at Seattle math tutor's child sex assault court hearing

'The nightmare that is now our reality' | Family gives statement at Seattle math tutor's child sex assault court hearing  KING5.com

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5 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 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.

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6 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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5 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.

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7 hours ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds for $400M after actress accused him of sexual harassment

Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400,000,000 following the actress' sexual harassment lawsuit. Baldoni and Lively seemingly had issues filming "It Ends With Us."

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5 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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7 hours ago Julia Stiles' Memories Of 'Bright Light' Heath Ledger On 10 Things I Hate About You Set Will Warm AND Break Your Heart

Julia Stiles just warmed our hearts all over again 26 years later. The Save The Last Dance star has appeared in all kinds of memorable movies over her three full decades in the spotlight. But arguably none of ’em have had quite the lasting impression like her role as the leading lady in 10 Things I [...] Read More... The post Julia Stiles' Memories Of 'Bright Light' Heath Ledger On <i>10 Things I Hate About You</i> Set Will Warm AND Break Your Heart appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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6 hours ago Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity

One of President Biden's final moves in office is aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

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7 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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6 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.

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7 hours ago LA fires: Tommy Lee rips celebrities promoting themselves during 'one of the biggest disasters of all time'

Rocker Tommy Lee criticized celebrities who continue to engage in self-promotion during the Los Angeles fires.

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7 hours ago Despite What You May Have Heard, Los Angeles Has Not Become ‘The Purge’

Despite What You May Have Heard, Los Angeles Has Not Become ‘The Purge’  Mother Jones

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9 hours ago Zach Bryan's ex Brianna LaPaglia says Sports Illustrated photo shoot is ‘favorite f

Brianna LaPaglia talks about her allegedly emotionally abusive relationship with Zach Bryan and their breakup in her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut.

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9 hours ago 'No better dealmaker': Trump reportedly considering executive order to 'save' TikTok

President-elect Trump's national security adviser pick Rep. Mike Waltz says the president will look for a way to save TikTok if the Supreme Court upholds law that could ban it.

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10 hours ago Nolte: CNN's Defamation Lawyer Caught Lying, Tapper Claims He Doesn’t Follow Ratings

The judge hearing the defamation case against far-left CNN blasted the fake network’s lead attorney for lying. The post Nolte: CNN’s Defamation Lawyer Caught Lying, Tapper Claims He Doesn’t Follow Ratings appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago DeSantis announces choice for Senate appointment after Rubio's expected resignation

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed on Thursday who will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate after he is likely confirmed to be Secretary of State.

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11 hours ago Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal

Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete. The post Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago Watch Live: Day 2 of Pam Bondi Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General

Witnesses testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Pam Bondi in a confirmation hearing for her to become Attorney General of the United States on Thursday, January 16. The post Watch Live: Day 2 of Pam Bondi Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 hours ago Kids struggling in LA as wildfires contiue to cause widespread school closures

LA is getting a reprieve because Santa Ana winds haven't been as bad recently. But with schools still closed after more than a week of chaos, kids are struggling. Hear more on the latest from LA.

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9 hours ago Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience

Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faces questions from the Senate today.

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20 hours ago Alex Marlow: Here’s the Proof L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Could Have Prevented the Fires

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the California fires. Marlow said, “I’m hearing that the origins really were those New Year’s Eve, those embers that had been put out, smoldering fires from New Year’s The post Alex Marlow: Here’s the Proof L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Could Have Prevented the Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Watch Live: Doug Burgum Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of the Interior

Doug Burgum testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in a confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of the Interior on Thursday, January 16. The post Watch Live: Doug Burgum Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of the Interior appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 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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11 hours ago Female Former Colleague of Pete Hegseth Slams Democrats for Peddling Lies, Hypocrisy at Confirmation Hearing

A female former colleague of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth at a veterans' organization he led slammed Democrats for repeating lies peddled in the mainstream media and for their hypocrisy on supporting women. The post Female Former Colleague of Pete Hegseth Slams Democrats for Peddling Lies, Hypocrisy at Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

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24 hours ago Exclusive — LA Gov Landry: ‘Deep State’ Putting U.S, Lives at Risk Not Confirming Noem for DHS Right After NOLA New Years Terror

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, told Breitbart News exclusively that Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate need to stop playing games and confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the next Secretary of Homeland Security as quickly as humanly possible, because American lives may quite literally be on the line. The post Exclusive — LA Gov Landry: ‘Deep State’ Putting U.S, Lives at Risk Not Confirming Noem for DHS Right After NOLA New Years Terror appeared first on Breitbart.

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