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A Book Club for Bewildered Democrats
Democrats will have no shot at containing Trump if they don’t first understand why voters turn to him.The New York Times - 1d -
'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club
Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable plot twistsABC News - 5d -
The big picture: the jubilation of clubbing in 90s London
Photographer Ewen Spencer captures the energy of a garage music night for working-class kids. Ewen Spencer took this picture at a Sunday club night called Twice As Nice at The End in London’s West ...The Guardian - 7h -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Book excerpt: "Resolute" by Benjamin Hall
The Fox News correspondent and author of the bestseller "Saved" writes about his recovery from devastating injuries suffered from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and of his return to Kyiv.CBS News - 1d -
'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story 'Indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts unnerve Democrats Democrats ...The Hill - 2d -
After one year of Ineos at Man United, is the club any better off?
It's one year since Ineos' investment in Man United and took over the club's footballing operations. How has it done in meeting high expectations?ESPN - 2d -
Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club
Soto signed a record $765 million deal with the Mets this past offseasonCBS Sports - 19h -
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...CBS News - 2d -
Whole Hog Politics: Democrats learn the limits of resistance
On the menu: COVID-19 at root of Gen Z move to the right; Vivek readies battle for Ohio; Kemp brushes back Greene; A very big fish story It may be fitting that President Trump has been in a ...The Hill - 2d -
To stop Trump, Democrats must reinvent themselves
Democrats can’t beat Trump and the populist right with the discredited progressive playbook they’ve been following since 2016.The Hill - 2d -
With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?
Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.The New York Times - 3d -
Need to attend a meeting, order groceries or book a flight? There's an 'AI agent' for that
As big tech developers race to roll out the next generation of artificial intelligence, some people are already enlisting an army of AI helpers to check off their daily to-do lists.NBC News - 58m -
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - 2d -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much moreABC News - 2d -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - 1d -
Sanders: Democrats' strategy to combat Trump policies 'not good enough'
Senator Bernie Sanders believes that Democrats need to face a broken political system and address the needs of the working class.The Hill - 1d -
Democrat Crockett 'rooting' for Mexico, Canada against Trump: 'It's really wild'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday she is "rooting" for Canada and Mexico because they are standing up to President Trump. "They are really the ones that are speaking truth to power right ...The Hill - 1d -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - 1d -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - 1d -
Oversight Democrats warn Trump on plans to 'dismantle' Postal Service
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee on Saturday urged President Trump to abandon plans to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) after he said he was considering a “merger” for the ...The Hill - 23h -
To make lasting changes, Trump should talk to these 6 Democrats
President Trump's willingness to work with Democrats on immigration policy could be a step towards permanent changes, but his window for cooperation may be closing as Republican leadership ices ...The Hill - 22h -
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - 20h -
Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump
The third-term senator from Connecticut is eschewing caution and throwing out the traditional political playbook as he seeks a broader audience for his critiques of the president and his agenda.The New York Times - 35m -
USA star Christian Pulisic denies rift with AC Milan coach: 'I didn't ask to leave the club'
The American international made a joint statement with the club about the rumors concerning his futureCBS Sports - 2d -
Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16
Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'
Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for JABC News - 4d -
Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes
If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroesABC News - 4d -
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused to sign memo saying Trump was not antisemitic, book says
Pair declined to give public endorsement of Trump in wake of 7 October attacks, All or Nothing by Michael Wolff reveals. Donald Trump ’s Jewish daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism
From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.BBC News - 2h -
Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes
Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrat: Europe worried Czech Republic, Poland, Baltic states could be next for Putin
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) expressed concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders will be emboldened by the United States' shift on the Ukraine-Russia war under the ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - 11h