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'Unsure' on Hegseth, Sen. Fetterman Considers 'Yes' Vote on DeSantis
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Wednesday said he was "unsure" on whether he would vote for Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense but would consider "voting yes" if President-elect Donald Trump selected Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the post instead.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:30:25 EDTIsraeli Military Says it Brought Back Body of Hostage From Gaza to Israel
Israel said on Wednesday it had retrieved the body of Itay Svirsky, who was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, and then killed in Hamas captivity, according to a statement from the Israeli military.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:38:07 EDTTrump Team Outlines Perks for Inauguration Donors
High-end donors for Donald Trump's second inauguration reportedly will receive perks, including separate dinners with the president-elect and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, as well as tickets to other exclusive events.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:22:34 EDTNew LPGA Policy Bars Post-Puberty Males
The Ladies Professional Golf Association updated its gender policy on Wednesday, and players assigned male at birth and who have gone through male puberty will not be eligible to compete.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:56:42 EDTReport: Kash Patel Targeted in Iranian Hack
The FBI recently notified Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the bureau, that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, CNN reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:32:27 EDTCanadian Minister: Border Security to Increase Before Trump Inauguration
Canada will beef up security on its border with the U.S. before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a House of Commons committee, The Canadian Press has reported.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:49:03 EDTAnalysis: US, Russia Already at War
America and Russia are now at war, writes top military and Russia analyst Rebekah Koffler for Newsmax Platinum. Koffler's briefing details Russian President Vladimir Putin's own comments and actions.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:08:15 EDTOpenAI CEO 'Not That Worried' About Musk's Sway in Trump Admin
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk, said said he is "not that worried" about Musk's influence in the incoming Trump administration.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:51:13 EDTUnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot at NY Hotel
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in the chest on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, the New York Post reported, citing police sources.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:26:40 EDTSen. Duckworth to Trump: Expand IVF for Military
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., wants President-elect Donald Trump to support legislation that would expand IVF access for military families.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:24:50 EDTTrump Asks Whatley to Again Lead RNC
President-elect Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday that he had asked Michael Whatley to return to lead the Republican National Committee.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:45:16 EDTTrump Picks Navarro for Trade, Manufacturing Role
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had picked Peter Navarro to be senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:16:33 EDTTrump Nominates Driscoll for Secretary of Army
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate North Carolina businessman Daniel Driscoll to serve as secretary of the Army.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:12:19 EDTIn a Legal First, Italy Compensates Victims of Nazi Crimes
Italy has for the first time paid compensation to victims of Nazi war crimes, giving 800,000 euros ($840,000) to the heirs of a man killed in a 1944 civilian massacre in Tuscany, a lawyer for the heirs and the Italian Treasury said on Wednesday.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:11:33 EDTSean Hannity Buys Florida Estate for $23.5 Million
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity purchased a $23.5 million waterfront estate with frontage on the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in Manalapan, Florida, a wealthy Palm Beach County community.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:43:10 EDTTucker Carlson Returns to Moscow, Interviews FM Lavrov
Tucker Carlson has returned to Moscow in order to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the former Fox News anchor announced on X.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:39:30 EDTReports: Trump Mulls Replacing Hegseth With DeSantis
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth, his nominee for defense secretary, with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:35:55 EDTFBI: Hackers Targeting Android, iPhone Texts
Text messages sent from Android phones to iPhones are in danger of being hacked because their encryption methods don't apply to each others' systems, which won't allow users to heed FBI and CISA warnings for Americans to use fully encrypted messages when possible.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:18:33 EDTAuthorities Probe Drones Near Trump's N.J. Golf Course
The FBI is investigating a series of recent mysterious drone sightings over Central New Jersey, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:50:44 EDTPentagon Nominee Hegseth: Trump Told Me to 'Keep Fighting'
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday said he is not backing down even as his nomination to lead the Pentagon faces trouble in Congress over allegations about his personal and professional life.
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