32 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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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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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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19 hours ago Los Angeles Film and TV Production Finishes 2024 At Historically Low Levels

Los Angeles Film and TV Production Finishes 2024 At Historically Low Levels  Hollywood Reporter

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50 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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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 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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78 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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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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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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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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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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8 hours ago Watch: Los Angeles Firefighter Tells Mel Gibson It Was 'Surprising' to Run Out of Water So Early

A Los Angeles firefighter combatting the area's devastating fires told Mel Gibson that he wasn't made aware of the county's depleted water reservoirs, sayings it was "surprising" to run out of water so early in their fight. The post Watch: Los Angeles Firefighter Tells Mel Gibson It Was ‘Surprising’ to Run Out of Water So Early appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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22 hours ago Sullivan receives commitments from SECDEF nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s strategic importance, restoring military’s war

Sullivan receives commitments from SECDEF nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s strategic importance, restoring military’s war-fighting mission  Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

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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 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 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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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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5 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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5 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.

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