77 minutes ago 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

On Thursday, Kennedy will appear before the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee. The post 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago SuperOps bags $25M to use AI and better help managed service providers

SuperOps has raised $25 million in an all-equity Series C round led by March Capital to bolster AI integration into tools supporting managed service providers and IT teams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 hours ago WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU

A wild scene erupted in the closing moments of the VCU vs. St. Louis basketball game on Tuesday night. Several older fans came tumbling down the stairs in a swirling brawl that required multiple security officers to break up. The post WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU-St. Louis Game appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert that's supporting fire victims

How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert that's supporting fire victims  CBS News

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5 hours ago Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

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19 hours ago Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

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79 minutes ago Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Trump moves to deport Hamas

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

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14 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions

Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.

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26 hours ago College basketball fans brawl as Saint Louis tops VCU in pivotal conference matchup

The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team's win over the VCU Rams was marred by a fight that broke out in the stands on Tuesday night.

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2 hours ago Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: 'CLEAR NIGHT'

President Donald Trump addressed the collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C., late Wednesday.

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17 hours ago 'Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:' Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing

President Trump called on SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to "go get" two NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for months — stranded by Boeing and "virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration" according to Trump's Truth Social post. The post ‘Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:’ Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 hours ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, 'Scrutinize' Chemical Additives in Food Supply

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, promised Wednesday that if confirmed he will ensure tax dollars will support health foods and scrutinize chemical additives in the food supply. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, ‘Scrutinize’ Chemical Additives in Food Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

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83 minutes ago Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.

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16 hours ago Newsom bill could spend tax money to defend illegal immigrants from Trump deportation push: CA lawmaker

CA Republican Rep. Bill Essayli questioned state staffers on whether a bill being considered in Newsom's special session would help shield illegal immigrants from deportation.

Economics

27 hours ago Women's soccer players suspended for asking if trans opponents are men: 'I can’t even stand up for myself'

A teenage women's soccer player in England was banned for six games for asking referees if transgender opponents on an opposing team were men.

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3 hours ago Major FBI changes Kash Patel could make on day 1 if confirmed as director

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.

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19 hours ago Trump’s Plan for Elon Musk to Bring the ‘Stranded’ Astronauts Home ASAP Is a Headache for NASA

Bringing forward the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams would leave just a single astronaut operating the US portion of the International Space Station.

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98 minutes ago Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

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17 hours ago Trump stands to gain $250 million with social media expansion into financial services

Trump Media & Technology Group's share value surged following the announcement it's expanding into financial services.

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4 hours ago Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.

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34 hours ago Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter

The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.

Technology

1 hour ago Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump's Second Term and the Return of the 'Hammer'

WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday's White House press briefing and the subsequent celebration of Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle's return to Washington, DC, later in the evening symbolized a significant cultural shift within the White House Press Briefing room and the nation's capital at large. The post Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump’s Second Term and the Return of the ‘Hammer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence

Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.

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34 hours ago Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded.

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

Technology

1 hour ago Kash Patel hearing live updates: Staunch Trump supporter to face confirmation

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, faces members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in his confirmation hearing Thursday.

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5 hours ago Legal centers for migrants kick into high gear as Trump ramps up immigration policies

Legal centers across the country are preparing migrants without legal status for various scenarios as the Trump administration tries to ramp up immigration raids, detentions and deportations.

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34 hours ago Trump asks SpaceX to 'go get' two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

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2 hours ago Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump

Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump  Common Dreams

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9 hours ago Trump says U.S. will send 'worst criminal illegal aliens' to Guantánamo Bay

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

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2 hours ago President Trump’s foreign policy playbook has our friends and foes equally rattled

President Donald Trump's economic warfare and "respect equals fear" philosophy will be key tenets of his administration's foreign policy approach as he begins his second term in the White House.

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10 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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3 hours ago FLASHBACK: Top Democrats tout deportations, tough immigration policies

Top Democrats over the years touted tough policies on immigration, including deportations, as President Trump is criticized from the left over his policies.

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11 hours ago VP Vance doubles down on WH's 'ambitious' goal to get criminal migrants off the streets: 'Policy matters'

Vice President JD Vance sits down with Fox News host Sean Hannity to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on 'Hannity.'

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4 hours ago Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

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13 hours ago Crooked Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison in Corruption Case, Fishing for a Trump Pardon

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) fished for a pardon from President Donald Trump after he was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday on charges related to bribery and corruption. The post Crooked Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison in Corruption Case, Fishing for a Trump Pardon appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago MAHA supporter says 'American health is at stake' unless RFK Jr. can bring 'radical transparency' to system

Founder and CEO of Daily Nouri Caroline Carralero explains why she and so many others across party lines are in support of RFK, Jr. senate confirmation and his vision for the future of American health.

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14 hours ago SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it  The San Francisco Standard

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4 hours ago Trump's pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.

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14 hours ago SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it  The San Francisco Standard

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5 hours ago Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices

Marla Maples shares her hopes for the Make America Healthy Again movement surrounding the Trump administration, while showing support for RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

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14 hours ago Defense Secretary Hegseth says Guantanamo Bay is 'perfect place' to hold migrants 'safely in the interim'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses President Donald Trump's plans to use Guantanamo Bay to house criminal migrants in the interim on 'The Will Cain Show.'

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5 hours ago Democratic Sen. Patty Murray discusses holding the Trump administration to account

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

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15 hours ago Exclusive — CIA Director John Ratcliffe Hopes Close Relationship with Kash Patel Helps Repair Agency’s Relations with FBI

CIA Director John Ratcliffe hopes his close relationship with President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, leads to deeper cooperation between the intelligence and law enforcement behemoths, Ratcliffe told Breitbart News exclusively. The post Exclusive — CIA Director John Ratcliffe Hopes Close Relationship with Kash Patel Helps Repair Agency’s Relations with FBI appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., discusses Trump's approach

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., about how Canadians think of Trump's approach and about the economic ties between the countries.

Politics

16 hours ago Rihanna Shows Support for A$AP Rocky With Los Angeles Shooting Trial Appearance

Rihanna Shows Support for A$AP Rocky With Los Angeles Shooting Trial Appearance  Billboard

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5 hours ago Sparks expected to fly at Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead FBI

Kash Patel is set to join the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning to face his nomination hearing to serve as the second Trump administration's FBI director.

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16 hours ago Amber Alert issued for sisters allegedly taken by father suspected of killing their mother

Authorities in Central California have issued an Amber Alert for two missing sisters whose mother was found dead at their home, allegedly killed by their father.

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5 hours ago Tension builds around Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation with key GOP Senators undecided

Tulsi Gabbard may be in danger of not getting confirmed as director of national intelligence as sources confirm she doesn't have enough Republican committee support as it stands.

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17 hours ago Trump DoD creates task force to abolish DEI offices that 'promote systemic racism'

The Department of Defense recently created a task force to abolish DEI offices that promote discrimination and systemic racism.

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5 hours ago Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings

RFK Jr. is back on the Hill for a second day of testimony, this time before a different Senate committee, after a first round that was contentious but saw no GOP defections.

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17 hours ago Trump's Department of Education opens investigation into school's alleged discrimination of White students

The Office of Civil Rights is investigating a civil rights complaint alleging that the Ithaca City School District discriminated on the basis of race and color.

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7 hours ago Mayor Lurie Secures majority support for fentanyl ordinance in San Francisco

Mayor Lurie Secures majority support for fentanyl ordinance in San Francisco  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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17 hours ago Opinion | How the Healthcare Sector Can Support Los Angeles Amid the Wildfires

Opinion | How the Healthcare Sector Can Support Los Angeles Amid the Wildfires  Medpage Today

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8 hours ago Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters

The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.

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17 hours ago At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in U.S. illegally to Guantanamo

“We’re going to send them out to Guantanamo," the president said in the White House East Room. He did not elaborate. The post At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in U.S. illegally to Guantanamo appeared first on Boston.com.

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