Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
It's Trump's first major personnel change since the Republicans' defeat in the midterms.Miller, who was deputy chief of staff, has been key in shaping many of Trump's controversial policies, particularly on immigration.
Voter data indicates that the Democrats gained support partly due to Trump's immigration enforcement.The 119th Congress is reaching its final weeks before a new Democrat-controlled House and Senate step in.Lawmakers' key agenda item is keeping the federal government open, as funding runs out on Dec.
11.They will likely use a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding, because they lack the time and political will to negotiate the typical 12 appropriations bills.Massive artificial intelligence chip maker Nvidia is launching an internal investigation after reports that its CEO was involved in a close relationship with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy.
The New York Times reported that a Chinese intelligence operation targeted Jensen Huang to send advanced Nvidia AI chips to China.NPR reached out to the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment but has not received a response.
China denied the allegations on Monday in a press briefing.Climate change is transforming the vibrant colors of nature, from Arctic landscapes to coral reefs.The effects of these color shifts are complex, and scientists are racing to understand them.
Here's how climate change is altering the colors of the world:The Atacama Desert in Chile has transformed into a vibrant patchwork of pinks, yellows, lilacs and purples, thanks to the El Niño super cycle.This floral bloom has been the largest and most colorful in at least 30 years.
The phenomenon followed unprecedented rainfall tha...