Fact checking Trump's speech to Congress

Social Security checks will be coming for these previously ineligible workers — as early as this week

The agency has been working on adjusting benefits after the repeal of WEP and GPO.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Want to give Elon Musk a reality check? Confirm Jared Isaacman.

Musk has expressed his desire to redirect NASA to a neck-or-nothing lunge toward Mars, leaving all other priorities such as going back to the moon on the back burner.

The Hill - 4d

FA Cup: Fans fume at record 8-minute VAR check

Both sets of fans at the Vitality Stadium were up in arms during Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash between Bournemouth and Wolves after an almost eight-minute VAR check.

ESPN - 4d

Xbox Players Can Check Out These Games For Free This Weekend

Microsoft has announced a new edition of Free Play Days, offering free access to four games starting today, March 6 and ending on March 10.. The biggest game on the list is Tom Clancy's Rainbow ...

GameSpot - 2h

Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: Sophomore wide receiver fun facts, Breakouts, Sleepers, Busts and more

The FFT team breaks down the excitement surrounding the 2024 rookie WRs heading into Year 2

CBS Sports - Feb. 27

The US Congress is missing in action

Capitol Hill is so far providing no check on Donald Trump’s power grab

Financial Times - 4d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are ...

The Hill - 5d

Hot streak or cold spell? NCAA Tournament temperature check for 11 bubble teams as March begins

Some of college basketball's top at-large candidates are trending in divergent directions as March arrives

CBS Sports - 6d

Keep an Invasive Species in Check: Eat a Big Rat-Like Rodent, U.S. Says

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Americans should hunt and cook nutrias, an invasive species found in marshy areas, to help curb their population.

The New York Times - 5d

Get Over Here And Check Out These New Mortal Kombat 11 Funko Pops

Funko has a new set of Mortal Kombat collectibles on the way, and if you consider Mortal Kombat 11 to be the best game in the series, then you'll want to get over here and check these out. Three ...

GameSpot - 1d

Hot streak or cold spell? NCAA Tournament temperature check for 12 bubble teams as conference tournaments loom

Some of college basketball's top at-large candidates are trending in divergent directions as March arrives

CBS Sports - 4h

Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board

Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor

A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.

BBC News - 3d

Reporter's Notebook: History of March 4 political speeches

March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains.

CBS News - 1d

'America is back': Watch highlights from the speech

Trump touted many of his executive actions, praised Musk for his work with Doge and named a teenager a Secret Service agent.

BBC News - 1d

Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to the speech?

The newly elected Michigan senator accused the president of bringing chaos while failing to tackle the high prices Americans care about.

BBC News - 1d

Congress needs to put DOGE in a time out

While Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.

The Hill - 6d

Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID

They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.

The Hill - 6d

"Sanctuary city" mayors defend the policies to Congress

Democratic mayors from four major U.S. cities defended their "sanctuary city" policies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. House Republicans have criticized these policies, which limit local law ...

CBS News - 22h

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

ABC News - Feb. 19

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington

ABC News - Feb. 21

French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

BBC News - Feb. 21

As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe

The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.

The Hill - Feb. 22

The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards Speech: ‘Empathy Is Not Weak or Woke’

While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Farm inheritance tax protesters target Reed conference speech

The environment secretary is met with blaring tractor horns as he tries to win over farmers.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Timothée Chalamet’s Bold SAG Speech Is a Master Class in Personal Branding

The actor made a declaration about his ambitions not just to his peers, but to the entire industry.

Inc. - 5d

Zoe Saldaña celebrates immigrants in tearful Oscar win: Read the full speech

'I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands,' said the 'Emilia Pérez' actor, adding that she's the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Oscar.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison recognizes sex workers in best actress speech

Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar for "Anora," and recognized the sex worker community in her speech.

ABC News - 3d

Oscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More

There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.

The New York Times - 3d

Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña thanks mom in acceptance speech

Best supporting actress Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña thanked her mom onstage at the Oscars and told "GMA" the advice her mom gave her any time she lost a role.

ABC News - 3d

Adrien Brody breaks the world record for longest Oscars acceptance speech

Adrien Brody, who in 2003 became the youngest person to collect a best actor Oscar, broke another record while accepting his second statuette Sunday.

NBC News - 3d

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 - Feb. 21

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires

ABC News - Feb. 22

Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum

Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress

The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

CBS News - Feb. 27

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