Leonard Leo pans 'crass' Alito, Thomas retirement talk
40m By Zach SchonfeldLeonard Leo, a judicial activist who played a central role in the Supreme Court’s conservative shift, panned rumors that two of the court’s leading conservatives might retire so President-elect Trump can replace them. Trump’s victory has raised public…Medical worker sentenced in Ginsberg health data leak
40m By Joanne HanerA former health care worker who illegally leaked the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday. Trent Russell, 34, worked as the transplant coordinator at Washington Regional Transplant…Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Zelensky
46m By Brett SamuelsBillionaire Elon Musk joined President-elect Trump's call earlier this week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a sign of how Musk's close relationship with Trump could manifest itself as he prepares to take the White House. A source confirmed to The…Watch live: Tim Walz addresses election loss
50m By The Hill StaffMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will address the results of the 2024 election and his path forward in remarks in his home state Friday. The Hill/Decision Desk HQ called the election for President-elect Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R) early Wednesday.…Armed teen stopped from entering Wisconsin elementary school: Police
1h By Joanne HanerAn armed 13-year-old student was arrested hours after being stopped from entering an elementary school in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, according to police reports. The Kenosha resident had previously researched school shootings and fled Roosevelt Elementary…Financial trade group calls on SEC chief Gensler to 'immediately' step down
1h By Miranda NazzaroThe American Securities Association (ASA), a financial trade group, called on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to immediately resign from his post following the reelection of former President Trump. "Last night the people voted for…Trump tears into Newsom over special legislative session
1h By Elizabeth CrispPresident-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while Newsom has accused Trump of attempting to impose new restrictions…Where is the land of opportunity voters were promised? Not in Trump’s America.
2h By William S. Becker, opinion contributorAfter billions of dollars in campaign spending by the two major-party candidates, it mostly came down to the price of a loaf of bread.Jon Stewart: Trump's 2024 win 'feels different'
2h By Joanne Haner“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart said President-elect Trump’s win this week feels different than when he won in 2016, during his latest podcast episode of “The Weekly Show.” “This feels different, because it is a democratic victory,” he said…Hurricanes, storms cost US $500 billion this year: Analysis
2h By Filip TimotijaHurricanes and tropical storms have caused economic losses of nearly $500 billion as they have ravaged the country this year, according to analysis by AccuWeather. Experts estimated that the economic loss and damage from Hurricane Beryl, which hit the Gulf…Biden administration tightens sage grouse protections ahead of second Trump term
2h By Sharon UdasinThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage grouse — an iconic bird that inhabits public lands across the U.S. West. The updates, which revise a March proposal, would…Hungary's Orbán predicts Trump will end US support for Ukraine
2h By Ellen MitchellHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán predicted Friday that President-elect Trump will halt aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia once he enters the White House next year. Orbán, who this week hosted a two-day summit of the European Union’s 27 leaders…Justice Department unseals alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
2h By Zach SchonfeldThe Justice Department on Friday revealed an alleged Iranian plot to kill President-elect Trump during his campaign this fall. A newly unsealed criminal complaint reveals that Farhad Shakeri, 51, who is charged with murder-for-hire, allegedly told FBI agents…How to start World War III in 8 easy steps
2h By Alexander J. Motyl, opinion contributorNo one wants World War III, of course. But, ironically, the policymakers and pundits who say they want it least are those most likely to start it.12:30 Report — The Trump transition begins
3h By Cate Martel{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s finally Friday! What a week it has been. I hope you can all find a way to unwind this weekend. I’m personally planning to decorate for the holidays. I know it’s early, but Thanksgiving is late this year! Here’s what’s in…
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