Thursday, Jan 16

Sean Duffy, Trump's pick for Transportation Secretary, pledges commitment to safety and efficiency in his confirmation hearing amid scrutiny of Tesla and Boeing.

Thursday, Jan 16

South Korea firmly rejects Pete Hegseth’s characterization of North Korea as a 'nuclear power' during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Thursday, Jan 16

Coca-Cola presents Trump with a commemorative Diet Coke bottle, igniting backlash due to previous criticisms following the January 6 Capitol riots.

Thursday, Jan 16

Senator Marco Rubio vows to prioritize US interests as secretary of state, embracing Trump's "America First" policy during his confirmation hearing.

Thursday, Jan 16

Flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff for Trump's inauguration, defying Biden's half-staff order in honor of Jimmy Carter who passed away last month.

Thursday, Jan 16

Washington Post staffers urge Jeff Bezos to clarify the paper’s direction amid rising tensions over leadership and editorial changes influenced by political connections.

Thursday, Jan 16

Over 400 Washington Post employees plea to Jeff Bezos for intervention in light of leadership crises affecting the newspaper’s integrity.

Thursday, Jan 16

Faiz Shakir launches a late bid for DNC chair, aiming to transform the party's approach to working-class voters and resist corporate influence.

Thursday, Jan 16

Over 400 Washington Post employees request a meeting with Jeff Bezos, citing concerns about leadership and integrity at the newspaper amidst significant subscription losses.

Thursday, Jan 16

Jill Biden expresses disappointment with Nancy Pelosi over her role in the presidential race and discusses a cordial encounter with Donald Trump at Notre-Dame.