Day: January 15, 2025

6 AM ET: Tense confirmation hearings, hopeful Palestinians, SEC sues Musk & more

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

Confirmation hearings are set to continue for some of the top Trump administration picks, after a tense day yesterday. Residents in LA are returning to find their homes completely destroyed. We’ll hear what people in Gaza think about renewed hope for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. South Korea’s president has been arrested after a standoff. Plus, we’ll tell you why the SEC is suing Elon Musk over his Twitter takeover.
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Trump’s Pentagon pick grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks get underway. Senate Republicans are keen for Trump’s national security nominees to be confirmed quickly and Democrats may agree to fast-track some, but they are determined to throw up roadblocks in front of candidates they see as unfit.
#USA #Hegseth #Trump

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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence. In a video message recorded before he was escorted to the headquarters of the anti-corruption agency, Yoon lamented the “rule of law has completely collapsed in this country.”
#SouthKorea #Yoon #impeachment

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By halting natural gas supplies to Moldova on Jan. 1, Russia created an unprecedented economic crisis in Transnistria, prompting a question: will the breakaway region, occupied by Russia since 1992, survive without Russian gas? https://t.co/6K2ca7QxfJ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

By halting natural gas supplies to Moldova on Jan. 1, Russia created an unprecedented economic crisis in Transnistria, prompting a question: will the breakaway region, occupied by Russia since 1992, survive without Russian gas?https://t.co/6K2ca7QxfJ

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) January 15, 2025

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Ukrainians divided over what peace with Russia should look like, new poll reveals

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

There is no clear consensus among Ukrainians about what a potential peace agreement with Russia should look like, a new global poll published on Jan. 15 has found.

The poll, conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), presented respondents with four options relating to NATO/EU membership, security

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NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ 7-game winning streak https://t.co/i0fydFAfsr https://t.co/w0dW1pCWHB

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ 7-game winning streak https://t.co/i0fydFAfsr pic.twitter.com/w0dW1pCWHB

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 15, 2025

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7:15 7:15 Now playing, Roller blading through Brooklyn, New York City with a bunch of skaters on the street

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

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Junta forces apprehend 16 displaced Arakanese Youth in Kyonpyaw Township #Myanmar #OSINT #GEOINT https://t.co/ZyEXPUTQA6

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 15, 2025

Junta forces apprehend 16 displaced Arakanese Youth in Kyonpyaw Township #Myanmar #OSINT #GEOINT https://t.co/ZyEXPUTQA6

— Geopolitical Report (@GeoPioneerInc) January 15, 2025

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