Latest in Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Sort by
1,050 items
-
The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk
Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.NBC News - 6d -
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."CBS News - 3d -
An Oregon Family Vanished in 1958. Their Car May Have Been Found in a River.
The case of the Martin family’s disappearance has bewildered local residents and investigators for more than six decades — until Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Activists in Trinidad and Tobago push to include women's occupations on Hindu marriage act
Trinidad and Tobago is considering amending its local Hindu marriage act to include a woman’s occupation on certificates as demanded by activistsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid
Locally organised events took place across the UK, marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars
Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local marketFinancial Times - 6d -
Man, 80, gives up solar panels fight with council
Barry Thompson's local council refuses his efforts to install six solar panels.BBC News - 2d -
5 dead, 11 injured after 17 vehicle pileup in Austin
Two adults were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.CBS News - 2d -
Did you follow Arizona sports news this week? Test your knowledge with this quiz
Up to date on the latest local sports news? Show you know ball with this week's azcentral.com sports quiz.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Val Dancer aiming for Midlands Grand National win
Welsh Grand National winner Val Dancer leads the local contenders for Saturday's Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 10h -
Congressional Dems, ACLU slam Trump’s 'invasion' immigration proclamation, preview legal challenge
In a letter to the White House, the members of Congress and the ACLU, along with the Brennan Center, called the proclamation 'troubling and misguided'NBC News - 5d -
CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing
President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before CongressABC News - 4d -
Immigrant detention centers are at capacity, Trump admin officials say
The Department of Homeland Security is working with several agencies to increase bed space as they ask Congress for more funding.NBC News - 4d -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.The New York Times - 3d -
Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggleNBC News - 2d -
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - 2d -
Manchester United v Real Sociedad: Europa League last-16, second leg – live
Updates from a finely-poised last-16 tie (agg 1-1, 8pm KO) Get in touch! Email Daniel | Live scores It’s big night tonight for Højlund. He’s improved a bit in the last couple of games – ...The Guardian - 3d -
Switch 2's Higher Chip Price Could Make System $500, Analyst Says
A new report sheds some light on the situation surrounding the Switch 2 's upcoming launch, which is poised to be one of 2025's biggest events in the gaming industry (alongside the debut of GTA ...GameSpot - 2d -
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 termFinancial 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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
End of an era: Pats cut longtime captain Andrews
The Patriots have released longtime center and captain David Andrews.ESPN - 3d -
Sources: Vikes to cut center Bradbury if no trade
The Vikings are planning to release center Garrett Bradbury unless a trade can be worked out, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 2d -
Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit
UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growthFinancial Times - 2d -
-
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks
As part of the Trump administration's effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce, approximately 1,000 employees have been laid off by the National Park Service. In the weeks since, protests ...CBS News - 7h -
Gallo cut by White Sox, eyes switch to pitching
Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.ESPN - 53m -
Elon Musk’s White House role weighs on business empire
Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and budget in the face of ...The Hill - 4d -
From troublemakers to team players: House Freedom Caucus softens as Trump transforms GOP
The band of far-right rebels supported a budget plan with a massive debt limit hike and a status-quo bill to keep the government open, two things they've long been fiercely against.NBC News - 4d -
DOGE complicates Musk's CEO roles
Presented by Ericsson - Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and ...The Hill - 4d -
Rep. Roae wants study, reform of PIAA in wake of fight
HARRISBURG — State Rep. Brad Roae has reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). Roae, a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dave Davis: “Fans Beaten Down to Expect No Purchases Unless Players Sold”
FSG, Transfer Budget & Backing Arne Slot: Liverpool’s Crucial Summer DecisionsLiverpool are on the cusp of a transformative summer. With the Premier League title within reach, attention is already ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lille’s Lucas Chevalier has caught Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim’s eye
Ruben Amorim’s need for a striker and a wingback are pretty well-known at this stage but if budget permits, the Manchester United head coach could do with another elite goalkeeper.Andre Onana has ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes
Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.BBC News - Mar. 9
