30 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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2 hours ago Despite VCs investing $75B in Q4 , it’s still hard for startups to raise money, data proves

After two years of relatively muted investment activity, it seems that VCs are starting to pour capital into startups at pandemic-era levels once again. But a closer look shows that they aren’t really. In the fourth quarter of last year, investors funneled $74.6 billion into U.S. startups, a substantial increase from the average of $42 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago WATCH: Khamenei’s Rep. Mocks Trump, Warns Iran Will ‘Turn the White House into a Shi'ite Islamic Center’

The Islamic Republic of Iran “will turn the White House into a Shi'ite Islamic center,” Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s representative and cleric in the Fars Province, Lotfollah Dezhkam, pledged in recent remarks. The post WATCH: Khamenei’s Rep. Mocks Trump, Warns Iran Will ‘Turn the White House into a Shi’ite Islamic Center’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Artificial imagination with the 'exocortex:' Researcher proposes software to aid scientific inspiration and imagination

Artificial intelligence (AI) once seemed like a fantastical construct of science fiction, enabling characters to deploy spacecraft to neighboring galaxies with a casual command. Humanoid AIs even served as companions to otherwise lonely characters. Now, in the very real 21st century, AI is becoming part of everyday life, with tools like chatbots available and useful for everyday tasks like answering questions, improving writing, and solving mathematical equations.

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48 minutes ago Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent says US must keep oversight of Treasuries

Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent says US must keep oversight of Treasuries  Reuters

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11 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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5 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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49 minutes ago Watch live: Gov. Maura Healey delivers 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey delivers the State of the Commonwealth address Thursday evening and is expected to highlight her administrations’ accomplishments over the past year and its goals for 2025. Watch the address live here: The post Watch live: Gov. Maura Healey delivers 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 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.

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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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76 minutes ago Chief Justice Roberts to Swear in Trump, Kavanaugh to Give Oath to Vance

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in by a pair of U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday. The post Chief Justice Roberts to Swear in Trump, Kavanaugh to Give Oath to Vance appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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1 hour ago A look back at Deb Haaland's time as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary

The nation's first indigenous cabinet secretary is wrapping up at the Department of Interior. It's unclear how many of Deb Haaland's reforms will remain intact under Trump.

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8 hours ago Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—Including Through This Star

Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—Including Through This Star-Studded Charity Auction  Forbes

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1 hour ago Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.

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11 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 Trump's pick as HUD secretary, a former NFL player, says he wants to help Americans get off government aid

Scott Turner, a former NFL player who was nominated to be the next Housing and Urban Development secretary, said his goal will be to help people escape government assistance.

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11 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.

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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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13 hours ago Chicago blocks proposal that'd allow law enforcement to cooperate with ICE on targeting criminal migrants

Two Chicago officials who wanted to allow police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to target migrants with a criminal record, saw their measure get struck down on Wednesday.

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2 hours ago Trump has an advantage in upcoming USMCA trade talks. Here’s how his team can use it.

Trump has an advantage in upcoming USMCA trade talks. Here’s how his team can use it.  Atlantic Council

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17 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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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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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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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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21 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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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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22 hours ago Video: You Won’t Believe the New Seattle Gun Law That’s Been Proposed!

Video: You Won’t Believe the New Seattle Gun Law That’s Been Proposed!  MyNorthwest

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2 hours ago State senator pushed to the ground, arrested while trying to enter Georgia House chamber

A Georgia state senator and hardline supporter of President-elect Trump was pushed to the floor and arrested while trying to enter the state chamber on Thursday.

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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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3 hours ago Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief

Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief  CNBC

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3 hours ago Single Woman Wondered What It Would Be Like to Live the Plot of Sleepless in Seattle. Now She Is (Exclusive)

Single Woman Wondered What It Would Be Like to Live the Plot of Sleepless in Seattle. Now She Is (Exclusive)  PEOPLE

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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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3 hours ago Alaska Governor orders flags raised for Inauguration Day, then lowered again

Alaska Governor orders flags raised for Inauguration Day, then lowered again  youralaskalink

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3 hours ago Trump Treasury Pick Disputes Democrat Assertion America Is in Clean Energy 'Arms Race' with China

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday disputed Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-OR) argument that America is in a clean energy "arms race" with China, charging that China is projected to build 100 coal fired plants this year. The post Trump Treasury Pick Disputes Democrat Assertion America Is in Clean Energy ‘Arms Race’ with China appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago CNN's Jim Acosta says 'we are not the enemy of the people' in shot at Trump as he returns to office

Days ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, CNN anchor Jim Acosta reminded viewers that the news media is "not the enemy of the people."

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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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