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Thune 'open' to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a monthlong stopgap funding patch in exchange for votes to help ...The Hill - 5d -
What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map
Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.CNBC - 1d -
These 10 Democrats voted to advance the GOP funding bill
Ten Senate Democrats helped Republicans advance a GOP-crafted stopgap spending bill, paving the way for it to pass ahead of the midnight deadline despite concerns from scores of their colleagues. ...The Hill - 4d -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
House to vote on government funding bill as shutdown deadline approaches
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials
Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.CBS News - 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 -
VOTE: Who'll be Shore Conference girls lacrosse Sophomore of the Year of 2025 season?
Time to vote on who'll be the Shore Conference girls lacrosse Sophomore of the Year for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Vote: Readers' choice for Livingston County boys basketball Player of the Year
Before the Livingston Daily reveals its choice for Livingston County boys basketball Player of the Year, readers can vote for their selection.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Softball and State Tournament: Vote for the Guardian Foundation Repair girls athlete of week
Get a jump on the voting by selecting the Guardian Foundation Repair girls athlete of the week in the Knoxville area for March 10-15.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Basketball and spring stars: Vote for the Guardian Foundation Repair boys athlete of the week
You can help decided who wins the Guardian Foundation Repair boys athlete of the week in Knoxville by voting this week.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Post's Athlete of the Week: Vote on this week's best high school sports performances
Vote on a winner from top athletes' performances throughout Palm Beach County last week.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vote here for Seacoast boys, girls Athletes of the Week March 10-16
Vote for Seacoast high school girls and boys Athletes of the Week. Nominees are from Oyster River, Exeter and St. Thomas AquinasYahoo Sports - 1d -
Aryna Sabalenka dismantles Madison Keys at Indian Wells, advances to final
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Revenge can be a pretty strong motivator, and it was on full display Friday night at Indian Wells as Aryna Sabalenka got more than a measure of it against Madison Keys. Seven ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Vote for the Thomas J. Henry Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week
Vote now for the Thomas J. Henry Law Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week for March 10-15. The voting ends on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
F1 teams face tougher tests to stop flexible rear wings which could give an advantage
Formula 1's governing body will use stricter tests starting at this week's Chinese Grand Prix to stop teams using rear wings which could potentially bend at speed to give a pace advantage. The FIA ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was one of three Senate Republicans to vote Monday against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s nominee to head the ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a procedural motion to end debate on a House-passed bill to fund the ...The Hill - 4d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
‘Game changer’: German spending plans lift bond market’s growth forecasts
Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuanceFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
No European defence without Germany
The rapid action by Friedrich Merz in the face of Donald Trump’s disruption highlights how the continent’s leaders need strategy as well as spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch live: House votes on bill to avert government shutdown
House Republicans are racing to pass their bill by 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday to avert a government shutdown, teeing up a final vote on the legislation Tuesday afternoon. The chamber voted 216-214 to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - 6d -
Senate takes first vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume
The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.CBS News - 4d -
Poll: Who is the top sophomore in Bucks County girls basketball? Vote here
The Class of 2027 is shaping up to be a pretty special one. Who is the area's top sophomore girls basketball player? Cast your vote hereYahoo Sports - 2d -
Vote for the 2025 WIAA state girls basketball tournament MVP
The WIAA girls basketball state tournament had some sensational individual performances. Vote in our poll to let us know who you think was the MVP.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.CBS News - 1d -
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.ABC News - 20h -
Cast your vote for the MetroWest/Milford Highlight of Winter Sports
When we did this in the fall, more than 91,000 votes were cast. It was so popular, let’s do it again. Help us select the Highlight of the Winter.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
The Senate Voted to Avoid a Shutdown
Also, the advance of A.G.I. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva
Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva."I was hungry," ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mark Wood expected to miss England’s Tests against India after knee surgery
Quick bowler hoping to return by the end of July ‘I’ll be back firing on all cylinders,’ says Wood Mark Wood is likely to miss the entirety of England’s Test series with India this summer after ...The Guardian - 5d -
Saudi Arabia tries to shed 'pariah status,' remaking itself as a key middleman in global conflicts
Saudi Arabia will host a key summit Tuesday between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Sources: Commanders trade for Texans OT Tunsil
The Texans are trading five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders for a package of picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Spectrum is finally offering a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers
For the first time Spectrum is offering a streaming-only subscription for Dodgers games that won't force fans in the L.A. market to buy a cable package or another service.Yahoo Sports - 2d
