Key senators who could vote against — or for — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to fill out his Cabinet and other top jobs.
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Strikes, rain and snow pose challenges during record Thanksgiving travel week
Some 80 million people are set to take to the roads, railways, skies and even cruise ships this week, each making trips of more than 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday.
After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump’s sway with Senate Republicans
After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump’s other controversial picks for his Cabinet.
U.S. charges former Wamco executive Kenneth Leech with fraud
Kenneth Leech, the former co-chief investment officer of Western Asset Management Co, was charged by U.S. authorities on Monday with running a fraudulent “cherry-picking” scheme where he improperly favored some clients’ accounts over others when allocating trades.
Kohl’s CEO Tom Kingsbury to step down in January, to be replaced by Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan
Kohl’s is getting a new CEO, its third since 2018.
Wall Street launches new ways to bet on bitcoin
For years, bitcoin won by being boring.
Dow, Russell 2000 hit new records as investors cheer Trump’s Treasury pick
A broad stock rally pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and small-cap focused Russell 2000 index to new records on Monday.
Spanish retailer Mango to open 60 new U.S. stores as it looks to elevate the brand
Spanish retailer Mango is embarking on a bold expansion plan in the U.S. as it looks to shed its fast-fashion image and position itself as a premium brand.
The auto industry is pulling back after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving cars
The auto industry has an addiction.
Trump cabinet picks must now prepare for confirmation process
NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard breaks down the confirmation processes after President-elect Trump selected key cabinet members that have been met with some criticism from both sides.