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Biden Admin To Lift Cuba's State Sponsor Of Terrorism Designation In Final Week In Office

The decision is likely to be reversed as early as next week once Donald Trump, a harsh critic of Cuba's communist regime, takes office

Latin Times

Five key takeaways from Jack Smith’s report on alleged Trump election crimes

Trump’s win scuppered inquiry, but special counsel’s report says president-elect would probably have been convicted

The Guardian - US

Texas Foresees Strong Revenue, Full Rainy Day Fund. Who Will Benefit?

In his biennial budget projection, Comptroller Glenn Hegar says the state will have a healthy surplus, plus a full economic stabilization fund for the first time in history.

Texas Observer

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GOP Senator Blasts Tim Kaine For Grilling Hegseth On His Drinking: 'How Many Senators Have Shown Up Drunk To Vote At Night?

Markwayne Mullin fiercely defended Pete Hegseth during the nomination hearing

Latin Times

Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video

Sen. Warren got into a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth about his views

Latin Times

Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video'

Sen. Warren repeatedly threw the nominee for Defense Secretary's own words back at him in a heated exchange about his views on women in combat.

International Business Times

Jack Smith Explains Why He Did Not Charge Trump With Insurrection

And Smith demonstrates why the Colorado Supreme Court got it wrong.

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What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary is facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats and praise from Republicans about his “unconventional” resume

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Panama Canal In Tense Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) questioned Hegseth about whether he would follow orders to that effect.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Greenland In Tense Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth dodged a question about using military force to take over Greenland during his confirmation hearing.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth Pledges to Appoint 'Senior Position' to Tackle Sexual Assault in Military After Being Grilled on Accusations of His Own

Sen. Joni Ernst, a leader in the fight against sexual assault in the military, asked him if he would commit to making such a decision, to which Hegseth agreed

Latin Times

Move fast, break things – sprint to kiss Trump’s ring. It’s the tech bros inauguration derby

Zuckerberg, Musk and Bezos are falling over themselves to suck up to the incoming president. And he’s just as keen to let them, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Pete Hegseth Says 'I Robustly Support Israel' After Protester Calls Him 'Christian Zionist' During Confirmation Hearing

The Defense Secretary nominee added he supports "Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas"

Latin Times

Female Senator Rips Pete Hegseth's Conflicting Statements About Women Military Members In Tense Exchange: 'I Appreciate Your 11th Hour Conversion'

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen questioned Hegseth about how he actually feels about women serving in the military

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Texas Governor Orders State Officials to Ignore Jimmy Carter Mourning Period, Raise Flags to Full-Staff for Trump

Gov. Greg Abbott is the first state leader to defy President Biden's order to fly flags at half-staff during a 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter.

Salon

Smith says he could have convicted Trump

In his final report on 2020 election subversion, Jack Smith said a jury would have found Trump guilty

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth's Opening Statement Thanking Trump Interrupted By Protesters: 'You Are A Misogynist'

Capitol Police dragged several protesters out of the Armed Services Committee hearing after they interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement

Latin Times

Republicans Urge Americans to Let Go of Pete Hegseth's Past Drinking, Womanizing During Nomination Hearing: 'People Can Change'

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault, as well as allegations of alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement.

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The Guardian - US

How to politicize the truth on Facebook, Instagram, and Wikipedia

Control the arbiters of facts and you wield truth itself as a cudgel

Kiplinger

House GOP Bill Aims to Abolish the IRS and Rewrite the Tax Code

The stability of the IRS is crumbling as the U.S. presidency changes hands.

International Business Times

Ranking Democrat Lays Out 'Alarming' Issues With Pete Hegseth's Nomination in Scathing Opening Speech: 'I Do Not Believe You Are Qualified'

Democratic Sen. Jack Reed unleashed a scathing attack on Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee at the start of his confirmation hearing.

Latin Times

Trump Defies Order to Lower Flag for Jimmy Carter, Raises Flag Back to Normal Height at Mar-a-Lago

President-elect Trump has raised the U.S. flag back to full-staff at his Mar-a-Lago resort, defying a nationwide order to honor the late President Jimmy Carter.