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Today — 10 April 2025Main stream

4 Things to Know About Mike Huckabee, Trump’s Ambassador to Israel

10 April 2025 at 03:16
Mr. Huckabee’s nomination drew sharp criticism from Democrat lawmakers and some faith groups, who said his past statements on Palestinian identity were “highly incendiary.”

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Mike Huckabee, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifying at a Senate confirmation hearing in late March.
Yesterday — 9 April 2025Main stream

Nuclear Testing Not Advised, Trump’s Nominee Says in Senate Hearing

9 April 2025 at 06:12
Brandon Williams, the nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, said he would recommend reliance on “scientific information” rather than a restart of explosive testing.

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Brandon Williams, a former New York representative and President Trump’s nominee for under secretary for nuclear security at the Department of Energy, in 2023.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief

The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a compromise.

© Pool photo by Gil Cohen-Magen

Ronen Bar, who was fired as head of the Shin Bet last month.

Columbia’s Former Leader Faced Contentious Interview After Resigning

8 April 2025 at 04:49
Dr. Katrina Armstrong told a federal task force she could not remember details from the university’s report on antisemitism or her response to its recommendations.

© Jorg Meyer Photography/Columbia University, via Associated Press

Dr. Katrina Armstrong testified last week during a deposition with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

7 April 2025 at 23:31
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.

© Andrew Kelly/Reuters

The headquarters of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington.
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