Pete Hegseth Clears Major Procedural Hurdle, Gets Closer to Confirmation
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth passed a major hurdle in the nomination process Thursday afternoon, moving him one step closer to confirmation. The full Senate voted 51-49 to consider Hegseth's nomination, which is likely to happen Friday night. Hegseth's nomination moved forward despite last-ditch efforts by Senate Democrats to derail it. On Tuesday, NBC News […]
‘His Election Was Less About Him’: Brit Hume Points Out Narrow Majorities As Potential Hurdle For Trump’s Agenda
Veteran political analyst Britt Hume said Wednesday on Fox News that President-elect Donald Trump's ability to enact his agenda could be complicated by his party's slim majority in Congress. He said that there is. Monaka exterior Speaking on his “Special Report with Bret Baier,” Hume highlighted the importance of Trump's party's slim majorities in both […]
Senate advances Laken Riley bill past second hurdle
The Laken-Reilly Act cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday, but debate has turned to amendments pushed by Democrats to potentially add changes to the bill. Senators voted 82-10 in favor of the motion to pass the bill, allowing it to begin consideration on the floor. The bill would require federal detention […]
Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats
Thirty-three Senate Democrats joined Republicans Thursday to clear key procedural hurdles on the Laken-Reilly Act. The 84-9 vote easily cleared the 60-vote threshold to allow debate on the bill and potential amendments. The Laken-Riley Act requires DHS to detain illegal aliens arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes such as robbery, theft, theft, and shoplifting. The […]
Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle | Constitution Hill
The joy and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill, which extended its undefeated streak to nine games here Thursday, was expressed in many ways. Trainer Nicky Henderson was in tears, the jockeys who had dropped the favorite were jubilant, and winning jockey Nico de Boinville said: criticized the critics. “It was definitely worth the wait,” […]
Fed decision is ‘last hurdle’ before a Santa year-end rally, Bank of America says – CNBC
Bank of America said the stock market could enjoy a typical year-end sell-off after the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to cut the benchmark interest rate by 0.5% on Wednesday. Bank of America equity analyst Gonzalo Assis said in a note to clients that the move could pave the […]
Juan Soto may have to clear expensive CBA hurdle to wear No. 22 with Mets
If Juan Soto wants to wear No. 22 with the Mets, that could be a very expensive ask. Brett Batty currently wears No. 22 with the Amazons, and as a new member of the Mets, Soto would traditionally have a number-swap deal with Batty if he wanted that number with his new team. But there […]
Precious Achiuwa on final hurdle he must clear to return to Knicks’ lineup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six weeks after Precious Achiuwa was sidelined with a hamstring strain, the reserve big has broken his silence and revealed the final hurdle to his long-awaited return. “I need to get to a point where I have confidence in myself again,” Achiuwa said after getting his 19th straight DNP in Friday's game […]
Feds OK Hochul’s $9 NYC congestion pricing plan clearing final bureaucratic hurdle
Congestion pricing is moving forward at full speed. The Federal Highway Administration on Thursday approved the final bureaucratic steps for an improved program that will impose a $9 toll on cars entering Manhattan's 60th Street and below starting Jan. 5. The Federal Highway Administration has approved Hochul's congestion pricing plan. james cavom This was the […]
Voter ID law in conservative California city passes major hurdle
A law requiring voters to show identification in one California city has overcome a major hurdle after a judge dismissed a state lawsuit. On Friday, Orange County Superior Court Judge Niko Dorbetas granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against Huntington Beach earlier this year. The lawsuit challenges […]