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WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Collins said after the hourlong meeting that she questioned Hegseth about the allegations amid reports of drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. She said she had a “good, substantive” discussion with Hegseth and “covered a wide range of topics,” including sexual assault in the military, Ukraine and NATO. But she said she would wait until a hearing, and notably a background check, to make a decision. “I asked virtually every question under the sun,” Collins told reporters as she left her office after the meeting. "I pressed him both on his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him, so I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover.” The meeting with Collins was closely watched as she is seen as more likely than most of her Republican Senate colleagues to vote against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a fellow moderate Republican, did not shy from opposing Trump in his first term when they wanted to do so and sometimes supported President Joe Biden’s nominees for the judicial and executive branches. And Hegseth, an infantry combat veteran and former “Fox & Friends” weekend host, is working to gain as many votes as he can as some senators have expressed concerns about his personal history and lack of management experience. “I’m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands,” Hegseth said as he left Collins’ office. “This is a process that we respect and appreciate. And we hope, in time, overall, when we get through that committee and to the floor that we can earn her support.” Hegseth met with Murkowski on Tuesday. He has also been meeting repeatedly with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran who has said she is a survivor of sexual assault and has spent time in the Senate working on improving how attacks are reported and prosecuted within the ranks. On Monday, Ernst said after a meeting with him that he had committed to selecting a senior official to prioritize those goals. Republicans will have a 53-49 majority next year, meaning Trump cannot lose more than three votes on any of his nominees. It is so far unclear whether Hegseth will have enough support, but Trump has stepped up his pressure on senators in the last week. “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump posted on his social media platform last week. On Thursday, Hegseth plans to meet with a Democrat — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman confirmed the meeting to The Associated Press but did not say whether he was considering supporting Hegseth or what he planned to discuss.8 analysts have shared their evaluations of Compass COMP during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 3 2 0 0 Last 30D 2 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 1 2 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Compass, revealing an average target of $7.81, a high estimate of $9.50, and a low estimate of $6.00. Observing a 18.15% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $6.61. 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Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Compass. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Compass compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Compass's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Capture valuable insights into Compass's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Compass analyst ratings. Get to Know Compass Better Compass Inc provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry and enabling core brokerage services. Business operations are conducted in the United States and earn revenue domestically. Unraveling the Financial Story of Compass Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Compass showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.71% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. 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Qualcomm Statement on Trial Verdict WinRe-runs of Friends breed 'laziness' and 'mediocrity' in US culture, says Trump cost-cutter Vivek Ramaswamy By FRANCINE WOLFISZ Published: 17:11, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 17:12, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments An entrepreneur-turned-politician set to co-lead Donald Trump's cost-cutting drive has claimed repeats of TV shows like Friends have bred 'laziness' and 'mediocrity'. His outlandish attack also featured former GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy taking aim at a host of other beloved 90s sitcoms, as he made a point around 'fixing the problem' of what he perceives to be wrong with American culture today. In a long post to X, he said: 'Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). 'That doesn't start in college, it starts YOUNG. 'A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers. 'A culture that venerates Cory from "Boy Meets World," or Zach & Slater over Screech in "Saved by the Bell," or "Stefan" over Steve Urkel in "Family Matters," will not produce the best engineers. 'More movies like Whiplash, fewer reruns of "Friends." 'More math tutoring, fewer sleepovers. More weekend science competitions, fewer Saturday morning cartoons. Trump advisor Vivek Ramaswamy has claimed repeats of TV shows like Friends have bred 'laziness' and 'mediocrity' Former GOP presidential hopeful Ramaswamy took aim at a host of other beloved 90s sitcoms, as he made a point around 'fixing the problem' of what he perceives to be wrong with American culture today Ramaswamy ignited the controversy with a lengthy and provocative post on X 'More books, less TV. More creating, less 'chillin.' More extracurriculars, less "hanging out at the mall." Ramaswamy, who was recently named co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk , sparked a furore on Thursday after suggesting US tech firms prefer to hire foreigners because they had a better work ethic. In his message, he voiced strong support for bringing 'highly skilled' foreign workers to the US, even as MAGA voters and Trump himself have championed stricter immigration policies. 'The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over 'native' Americans isn't because of an innate American IQ deficit (a lazy & wrong explanation),' Ramaswamy wrote. 'A key part of it comes down to the c-word: culture. Tough questions demand tough answers & if we're really serious about fixing the problem, we have to confront the TRUTH: Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long.' He continued: 'If you grow up aspiring to normalcy, normalcy is what you will achieve.' Ramaswamy went on to say that he remains hopeful for the future 'only if our culture fully wakes up'. He said: 'This can be our Sputnik moment. We’ve awaken from slumber before & we can do it again. Ramaswamy was recently named co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk Vivek Ramaswamy , a former GOP presidential hopeful and Trump appointee, has been outspoken in his defense of the H-1B visa program which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who positioned herself as a moderate during the 2024 Republican primaries, offered a biting response Nikki Haley cast herself as a moderate Republican when she launched a primary campaign against Trump in the 2024 presidential cycle Ramaswamy's post and subsequent follow-ups drew immediate criticism from Trump supporters who back the president-elect's hardline immigration stance 'Trump’s election hopefully marks the beginning of a new golden era in America, but only if our culture fully wakes up. 'A culture that once again prioritizes achievement over normalcy; excellence over mediocrity; nerdiness over conformity; hard work over laziness. The MAGA movement, long united under its 'America First' banner, is facing a deepening schism as an intense online battle over the H-1B visa programme engulfs its ranks. The programme, which allows US companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, has become a lightning rod for controversy within President-elect Donald Trump 's ranks. Not all within the party were happy however to support Ramaswamy's provocative views. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley , who positioned herself as a moderate during the 2024 Republican primaries, offered a biting response. 'There is nothing wrong with American workers or American culture,' Haley declared. 'All you have to do is look at the border and see how many want what we have. We should be investing and prioritizing in Americans, not foreign workers.' Musk is the incoming co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) working alongside Vivek Ramaswamy Right-wing provocateur Mike Cernovich also weighed in, lambasting Ramaswamy's comments as dismissive of America's storied history of innovation. 'The Woodstock generation managed to build out aerospace, the one before went to the moon,' he wrote. 'Underlying your post is that we were all living in squalor until being rescued by H-1B's. Then why did everyone want to come here?' Ramaswamy responded: 'That version of America, the one that used to embody unbridled exceptionalism, is exactly what we want to return to. That's a point about culture, not immigration policy.' Even MAGA influencers like Jack Posobiec joined the fray, questioning why America would seek foreign workers instead of nurturing domestic talent. 'Imagine how many more JD Vances are out there,' Posobiec argued, referencing the MAGA-aligned senator known for his rags-to-riches story. Far-right commentator Laura Loomer took an even harsher stance, accusing Ramaswamy of undermining MAGA's original agenda. Her incendiary post referred to the H-1B visa program as part of a 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory, highlighting growing fears within Trump's base about the erosion of traditional American identity. Trump allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say Big Tech needs foreign workers because there aren't enough 'motivated' Americans to fill the jobs The debate has underscored some of the broader anxieties about the direction of Trump's second term. During his first administration, Trump made significant cuts to the H-1B visa program , a move applauded by his anti-immigration allies, but his current stance remains unclear, leaving immigrant communities and tech industry leaders bracing for potential shifts in policy. Critics warn that rolling back the program could harm U.S. competitiveness, particularly in sectors like technology and healthcare. However, MAGA supporters argue that limiting foreign labor would force companies to invest in training American workers. Vivek Ramaswamy Donald Trump Friends Reunion Share or comment on this article: Re-runs of Friends breed 'laziness' and 'mediocrity' in US culture, says Trump cost-cutter Vivek Ramaswamy e-mail Add comment
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The 39-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since succeeding Erik ten Hag, with his personality and approach, coupled with promising early performances, bringing hope back to Old Trafford. Amorim has been touched by his warm welcome but repeatedly urged fans to avoid jumping the gun, having followed a draw at Ipswich with home wins against Bodo/Glimt and Everton. Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal is comfortably his biggest challenge yet and victory would see United move within three points of the Premier League title contenders. Put to Amorim it will be hard to manage expectations if they won in the capital, the head coach said: “I would like to say different things, but I have to say it again: the storm will come. “I don’t know if you use that expression, but we are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games. “And I know that because I’m knowing my players and I know football and I follow football, so I understand the difference between the teams. “We are in the point in that we are putting simple things in the team, without training, and you feel it in this game against Everton, they change a little bit the way they were building up. “They are very good team, and we were with a lot of problems because we cannot change it by calling one thing to the captain. A midweek trip to the capital awaits 🚆 #MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/1e6VrILJW3 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 3, 2024 “So, we don’t have this training, so let’s focus on each game, on the performance, what we have to improve, trying to win games. And that is the focus. “I know it’s really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences. We want to win all the time. No matter what. “We are going to try to win, but we know that we are in a different point if you compare to Arsenal. “So, it is what it is and we will try to win it and we go with confidence to win, but we know that we need to play very well to win the next football match.” The trip to Arsenal is the second of nine December matches for United, who are looking to avoid suffering four straight league defeats to the Gunners for the first time. The Red Devils have not won a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium since 2017, but Amorim knows a thing or two about frustrating Mikel Arteta’s men. Arsenal thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League last week, but in 2022-23 he led the Portuguese side to a Europa League last-16 penalty triumph after a 1-1 draw in London made it 3-3 on aggregate. “Arsenal this year, they play a little bit different,” Amorim said. “They are more fluid. “For example, two years ago when we faced them with Sporting, you knew how to press because you can understand better the structure. “Now it’s more fluid with (Riccardo) Calafiori and (Jurrien) Timber in different sides. One coming inside, the other going outside. Also (Martin) Odegaard changed the team, and you can feel it during this season. “So, you can take something from that game, especially because I know so well the opponent so you can understand the weakness of that team. “But every game is different, so you take something, but you already know that you are going to face a very good team.” This hectic winter schedule means Amorim sidestepped talk of January transfer business ahead of facing Arsenal, although he was more forthcoming on Amad Diallo’s future. The 22-year-old, who put in a man of the match display in Sunday’s 4-0 win against Everton, is out of contract at the end of the season, although the club holds an option to extend by a year. Diallo has repeatedly spoken of his desire to stay at United and it has been reported an agreement is close. Amorim said: “I think he wants to stay, and we want him to stay. So that is clear and we will find a solution.”
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