37 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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3 hours ago CNN defamation trial: Closing arguments made as jury begins to deliberate lawsuit against network

Lawyers on both sides delivered impassioned closing arguments on Thursday as Zachary Young’s high-profile defamation lawsuit against CNN heads to the jury.

Society

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.

Economics

1 hour ago Marco Rubio: Migrant Crisis, Russia Ties Make Nicaragua a Major National Security Threat

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) on Wednesday described Nicaragua's communist regime as a threat to the United States for its role in "directly contributing" to the migrant crisis at the U.S. southern border and for permitting a Russian military presence in its territory. The post Marco Rubio: Migrant Crisis, Russia Ties Make Nicaragua a Major National Security Threat appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Mathematical insight into neuron readout drives significant improvements in neural net prediction accuracy

Reservoir computing (RC) is a powerful machine learning module designed to handle tasks involving time-based or sequential data, such as tracking patterns over time or analyzing sequences. It is widely used in areas such as finance, robotics, speech recognition, weather forecasting, natural language processing, and predicting complex nonlinear dynamical systems. What sets RC apart is its efficiency―it delivers powerful results with much lower training costs compared to other methods.

Science

55 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.

Economics

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.

Events

56 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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3 hours ago Los Angeles fires force 2025 Genesis Invitational out of Riviera with replacement site to be determined

Los Angeles fires force 2025 Genesis Invitational out of Riviera with replacement site to be determined  CBS Sports

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83 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 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.

Events

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.

Politics

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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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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6 hours ago US 'TikTok refugees' are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It's a new phase of the digital cold war

Social media giant TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the United States this Sunday—the day that legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year banning the app takes effect.

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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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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 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

Politics

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.

Events

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.

Politics

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.

Events

2 hours ago Accumulating snow could fall Sunday before brutal cold on Inauguration Day

Accumulating snow could fall Sunday before brutal cold on Inauguration Day  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago MSNBC's Mohyeldin: Netanyahu Denied Harris Ability to Run on Ceasefire 'by Design'

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight,” MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin reacted to the ceasefire and hostage release deal by arguing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “could have delivered this victory to Joe Biden eight months ago, prior The post MSNBC’s Mohyeldin: Netanyahu Denied Harris Ability to Run on Ceasefire ‘by Design’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

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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15 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What’s the latest, and how can you help?

Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What’s the latest, and how can you help?  Al Jazeera English

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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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18 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

Events

2 hours ago Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez embraces OCD after viral pregame kick routine: 'It's who I am'

Zane Gonzalez, the kicker who hit the game-winning field goal in the wild-card round, has an unorthodox game day routine – but it has little to do with style.

Politics

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.

Events

3 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.

Politics

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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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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23 hours ago Alaska bald eagle found 'frozen and unable to fly' rescued by police: 'Ready to fly the coop'

Police officers were called in by a local good Samaritan to assist in saving a baby bald eagle found frozen and unable to fly in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Events

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.

Politics

23 hours ago Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in wealthy

President Biden gave a farewell address to the nation, reflecting on a long political career the same day he secured a major accomplishment in the Middle East.

Events

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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23 hours ago Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in U.S. threatens future of democracy

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead." The post Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in U.S. threatens future of democracy appeared first on Boston.com.

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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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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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4 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."

Politics

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.

Politics