Trump energy nominee heckled by climate protesters, derided by Dem senator as ‘enthusiast for fossil fuels’

Lawmakers questioned President-elect Trump’s energy secretary on climate change, the Los Angeles wildfires, and the Biden administration’s green energy agenda during his nomination hearing, which saw disruptions from several climate protesters. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chris Wright, Liberty Energy Inc. CEO and Trump’s pick to head the…

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Washington Post staffers urge owner Jeff Bezos to meet in scathing letter: ‘We are deeply alarmed’

Hundreds of Washington Post staffers sent a letter to owner Jeff Bezos on Wednesday expressing grave concern at recent leadership decisions and the ensuing exodus of high-profile colleagues, asking for a meeting with the billionaire so the newspaper could retain its “competitive edge.” “We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers…

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Democrats and Republicans criticize Biden admin’s Cuba detente

The Biden administration is facing pushback from both sides of the political aisle for moving to cross Cuba off of the state sponsors of terrorism list. The U.S. slapped Cuba with the designation in 2021 shortly before then-President Donald Trump left office.  In a statement issued on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre noted…

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Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal reached

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that also ensures the release of hostages, Fox News has confirmed. “A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal was reached following the Qatari Prime Minister’s meeting with Hamas negotiators, and separately Israeli negotiators in his office,” a source briefed on the matter told Fox News. Separately,…

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Iran’s president denies claim that Iran tried to assassinate Trump

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country “never” plotted to assassinate President-elect Trump and affirmed that “we never will.” Pezeshkian made the statement during an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt on Tuesday in Tehran. U.S. intelligence authorities had stated that Iran was exploring an attempt on Trump’s life prior to Election Day.  “This is…

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