Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down
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Rashida Jones, MSNBC President, Steps Down

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The president of MSNBC, Rashida Jones, is stepping down from that position, the company said on Tuesday, a major change at the news network just days before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president of content strategy at MSNBC,…

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs
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Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines An unpaid group of billionaires, tech executives and some disciples of Peter Thiel, a powerful Republican donor, are preparing to take up unofficial positions in the U.S. government in the name of cost-cutting. As President-elect Donald J. Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency…

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
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Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Scott Bessent, the billionaire hedge fund manager whom President-elect Donald J. Trump picked to be his Treasury secretary, plans to divest from dozens of funds, trusts and investments in preparation to become the nation’s top economic policymaker. Those plans were released on Saturday…

With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet
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With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A quiet but bitter partisan clash is underway on Capitol Hill over President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choices for key cabinet posts, as Republicans face immense pressure to fast-track confirmations and Democrats charge that they are cutting corners on vetting for critical administration jobs….

Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
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Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to choose a new president, a critical step toward bringing stability to a country attempting to recover from economic catastrophe and a devastating war. Lawmakers elected Gen. Joseph Aoun, the commander…

Trump and Family Blur Lines in Deals on Cusp of His Presidency
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Trump and Family Blur Lines in Deals on Cusp of His Presidency

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines President-elect Donald J. Trump was at the lectern talking through the approaching inauguration of his second term. But across the ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., was a display of the extraordinary way that his family business interests are now…

Washington Post Lays Off 4 Percent of Its Work Force
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Washington Post Lays Off 4 Percent of Its Work Force

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Washington Post has started laying off roughly 4 percent of its work force, the company said on Tuesday, as the newspaper struggles to stem millions of dollars in annual losses. The cuts will affect fewer than 100 people across The Post’s business…

How Hegseth Salvaged His Secretary of Defense Nomination
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How Hegseth Salvaged His Secretary of Defense Nomination

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The president-elect became convinced that letting Pete Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. What followed was a MAGA swarm that helped salvage his bid, at least for now. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original…