President Biden authorized use of a powerful American weapon for limited strikes inside Russia in response to North Korea’s deployment of thousands of troops to aid Moscow.
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Trump picks Brendan Carr, who laid out agenda in Project 2025, as FCC chairman
Carr vowed to take on ‘censorship’ by Big Tech companies in Project 2025, which laid out a conservative agenda for Donald Trump’s second term.
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Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted
The president-elect’s eldest son says there’s ‘backup plans’ for some nominees if Senate confirmation becomes problematic.
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Wildfire threat continues in much of the Northeast as dry conditions persist
Communities in New England dealt with a similar surge in late fall fires, and many parts of the Northeast remained under red flag alerts this weekend.
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Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah’s spokesman, while strike in Gaza kills dozens
Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi ‘wielded significant influence’ over the group’s military operations, Israel claims.
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The unconventional economic theory behind Trump’s sweeping tariff plans
Michael Pettis, a Wall Street veteran who teaches finance in Beijing, says mainstream economists are wrong about trade.
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Another Outer Banks home falls into the ocean. More are still at risk.
The home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the sea after a powerful coastal storm swept through the area Thursday night.
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Judge pauses the Onion’s takeover of Infowars over auction concerns
The Onion had the winning bid in the Infowars bankruptcy auction. A judge said the sale is on hold while he reviews the bidding process.
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The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks
A look at who has declined to express support for Gaetz, Kennedy, Gabbard and Hegseth.
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Last actions Biden team will take before Trump takes over White House
Here are some of the moves the administration is taking now.