In Finland, a Watchmaking School Embraces the World
Kelloseppakoulu, credited with boosting the country’s reputation within the watch industry, is creating an international ...
A sea change: In the Baltics, a cruise comeback
After languishing for decades, the Baltic countries have dusted off their fusty image as a second-rate travel destination and ...
Finland: The Street Skiing Capital of the World
Part of their meteoric rise in the niche that is street skiing can be attributed to Arttu Heikkinen, one of the visionaries ...
25 Awe-Inspiring Architectural Feats Perfect for a Romantic Getaway
In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...
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Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees
Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back ...
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Senate GOP reaches full 53-seat majority as Husted, Moody sworn in
Senate Republicans hit their full 53-member majority on Tuesday as Sens. John Husted (R-Ohio) and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) were sworn into office by Vice President Vance. The pair cemented the full ...
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Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation
He also founded Key Square Group, an investment adviser firm. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent got support even from two Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee. CQ-Roll Call ...
Politico22d
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, won bipartisan support Tuesday as his nomination cleared a Senate committee ... investor was “not square on his taxes ...
The Hill22d
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick
Senate Democrats have accused Bessent of avoiding paying nearly a million dollars in Medicare taxes while serving as a partner at Key Square Group. “Thirty years ago, nominees for Cabinet ...
Voice of America22d
Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, Trump's first Cabinet member
The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. Rubio ...
Washington Examiner22d
Panel approves Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, setting up Senate vote
The Senate Finance Committee voted to approve President ... Bessent founded the New York-based investment firm Key Square Group. The South Carolina native and Yale University graduate joined ...
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Senate passes immigrant detention bill, which may be the first item Trump signs into law in new term
WASHINGTON — Fresh off President Trump’s inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and certain ...