Senators Grill Dr Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals

The bill from Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., is called “Tyler’s Law,” named after a California teenager who died following a fentanyl overdose.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Pappas considering Senate run after Shaheen announces retirement

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced her retirement on Wednesday.

Politico - Mar. 12

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill

Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on Tuesday

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Capitol agenda: Senate Dems’ last-minute shutdown gambit

Politico - 6d

Senate confirms Pulte as top housing regulator, with market's future at stake

Politico - 6d

GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced support for President Trump's tariff policies Thursday, even as she acknowledged the agricultural community can get "a little nervous" about the topic, which has ...

The Hill - 6d

Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump backs key Senate tax plan strategy in struggle with House

Politico - 6d

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 5d

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 5d

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - 5d

Sununu says he'd win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “My biggest fear is that I ...

The Hill - 5d

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - 5d

Ridly Greig: The Ottawa Senators Agigtator Who Thrives In Big Moments

Monday night's game against the Red Wings had its fill of noteworthy moments.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Senate passes DC budget fix after House GOP omission

Politico - 5d

State senator and longtime trucker on potential Alaska-bound toll

Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily ...

CBS News - 4d

US Senate passes stop-gap funding bill to avert government shutdown

Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measure

Financial Times - 4d

GOP senator weighs in on Trump’s 1798 immigration law, judge’s attempt to block it

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.) appeared Sunday on CNN, where he spoke about President Trump’s decision to invoke a 1798 immigration law and a federal judge’s attempt to block it. On Saturday, ...

The Hill - 3d

‘Full of despair’: Senate Dems look to regroup after losing shutdown fight

Democrats are openly questioning whether they lost their last point of leverage by ceding to Republicans in the latest skirmish over funding the government.

Politico - 2d

Man charged in US Capitol attack announces run for Senate in Florida

Jake Lang, charged with attacking police during riot and pardoned by Trump, seeks to fill seat Marco Rubio’s old seat. US politics live – latest updates A man accused of battling police with a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Canadiens snap Senators' 6-game winning streak with victory

Josh Anderson scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Lane Hutson and Christian Dvorak also had goals for Montreal. Brendan Gallagher added a second into the empty net and Sam Montembeault ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

The Cheat Sheet: Will The Ottawa Senators Advance Past The First Round?

The time of the week has arrived for a fresh look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.

Ending chronic disease requires major social change.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

How to cut Britain’s rising welfare bill

Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long term

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future

American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza

The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett

In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.

ESPN - Mar. 10

NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety

Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education

President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Sources: Saints' Mathieu, Jordan take pay cuts

Tyrann Mathieu and Cameron Jordan will sign new deals with expected pay decreases instead of the traditional restructures the Saints have used on several players' contracts this offseason to free ...

ESPN - 6d