2025 NFL free agency: League releases numbers for franchise and transition tags this offseason

Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse

Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...

The Guardian - 4d

House Democrats join legal fight against Trump's efforts to dismantle consumer protection agency

House Democratic leaders are getting directly involved in one of the legal battles against the Trump administration, filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to block the dismantling ...

NBC News - 3d

DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

NBC News - 3d

Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

CNBC - 3d

DNC sues over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump's executive order aiming to expand the White House's control over various independent regulatory agencies. The Democratic Party's three ...

The Hill - 3d

Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.

Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.

MarketWatch - 3d

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

CNBC - 2d

Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause

A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules

Case is seen as early test of scope of presidential authority as Trump seeks to rein in federal agencies’ independence. A US judge on Saturday declared president Donald Trump’s firing of the head ...

The Guardian - 1d

Federal employees received a new email about weekly tasks. Here's how agencies responded.

Federal employees at multiple agencies are being told to comply with a new email asking for a list of tasks accomplished throughout the week. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 9h

Judge keeps pause on mass firings at CFPB as she considers Trump's attempt to shut agency

A federal judge Monday kept in place an order prohibiting mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while she sorts through conflicting claims about whether the Trump administration ...

NBC News - 4h

4 Nations anthem incident exposes chance for NFL performers to go rogue

With all ears on the reaction from the fans in Boston to the Canadian national anthem before Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final, the bigger news came from the singer of the song.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

NFL to consider changes to kickoff, including touchbacks moving to 35-yard-line

The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Titans believe Hunter can play both ways in NFL

The Tennessee Titans, who hold the No. 1 pick in April's NFL draft, believe reigning Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is fully capable of playing both offense and defense in the NFL.

ESPN - 6d

NFL combine: Is Travis Hunter best as a wide receiver or cornerback?

The intrigue surrounding Hunter isn’t just about where he’ll be drafted, but how an NFL team will choose to deploy him.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

What we heard Tuesday at the NFL combine: The best from coaches and GMs

Here are the latest updates from coaches and general managers speaking at the 2025 NFL combine.

ESPN - 4d

NFL star Justin Tucker offers apology but denies sexual misconduct claims

Kicker says he is committed to respect of others Tucker has faced mounting accusations since January Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did ...

The Guardian - 4d

NFL's specialist showcase places international stars in combine spotlight

The specialist showcase has evolved into the combine's newest high-pressure competition.

ESPN - 4d

NFL mulls changes to OT, adds first-down tracking

The NFL is mulling changes to overtime rules to decrease the coin-toss advantage, and the league plans to use its virtual measuring system to determine first downs.

ESPN - 4d

Gene Hackman dies at 95: NFL had these unique connections with the legendary actor

The celebrated actor helped the NFL with a special Super Bowl project in 2006

CBS Sports - 3d

Dillon Gabriel: My height won't stop me from producing in the NFL

Seeing Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix thrive as rookie quarterbacks in 2024 would seem to be a plus for Dillon Gabriel's chances of landing an NFL job, but his similar level of experience as a starter ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sources: Aiyuk trade situation unchanged as NFL combine concludes

While the Brandon Aiyuk trade situation reportedly is worth keeping an eye on, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area that nothing has changed since GM John Lynch spoke to reporters Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NFL combine takeaways: How opinions changed on some of the top prospects

After a week of workouts in Indianapolis, here's what talent evaluators are saying about Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter and more.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out

The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him.

BBC News - 17h

Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City

Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round Wednesday

ABC News - Feb. 19

After Champions League capitulation to Real Madrid, has Manchester City's empire fallen?

Man City lost 6-3 to Real Madrid on aggregate, and exited the Champions League earlier than it has in more than a decade.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points

Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight points

ABC News - Feb. 19

U.S. vs. Canada hockey game could set tone for potential USMNT vs Canucks meeting in Concacaf Nations League

The Americans and Canadians may just meet on March 23 in soccer, potentially for the Concacaf Nations League title

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

With new Apple docuseries, Major League Soccer takes a page out of Formula One's playbook

'Onside,' a new docuseries from the team behind 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive,' takes viewers behind the scenes of MLS — and could have a similar impact on U.S. soccer.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

UEFA Champions League draw result, bracket: Liverpool vs. PSG, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid lead the action

Bayern Munich will face Bayer Leverkusen, while Barcelona face Benfica and Arsenal get PSV

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Liverpool face PSG as Champions League last-16 draw sets up Madrid derby

Arsenal get PSV and Aston Villa play Club Brugge Europa League: Spurs v AZ, Man Utd v Real Sociedad Rangers face Fenerbahce; Chelsea draw Copenhagen Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

UEFA Champions League bracket predictions, picking every knockout round match: Can anybody stop Real Madrid?

Will it be an El Clasico final, or will Barcelona's side of the bracket get thrown into chaos?

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Liverpool vs PSG, Arsenal vs PSV: Our last-16 predictions and Champions League winner

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Champions League round of 16 draw set with Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs. PSG; USWNT top Colombia at SheBelieves

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the MLS regular season kicks off this weekend

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Premier League embarrassment meter: Ranking Manchester United, Tottenham and other bottom half clubs

Which clubs mired in lower table obscurity should be embarrassed about their performances, and who should be happy?

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

League Of Legends Spin-Off 2XKO Won't Get A Big Playtest In March After All

Riot's League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO , won't receive a big March playtest as originally planned. Instead, it will receive a "much smaller one" while the team looks to "build out the ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21