Inside Republicans' budget plan that extends Trump tax cuts, potentially threatens Medicaid

21-year-old accused of planning 'mass casualty attack' on Texas police

Authorities in Texas said they thwarted a "mass casualty attack"and arrested a 21-year-old on charges of making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi police.

NBC News - 3d

Italy defends plan to process asylum-seekers in Albania at EU’s top court

Yahoo News - 3d

Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans

“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.

MarketWatch - 3d

Bengals plan to make WR Chase top paid non-QB

The Bengals plan to make All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, director of player personnel Duke Tubin said Tuesday.

ESPN - 3d

BP’s going back to petroleum as it plans more oil spending and production

Embattled oil major BP on Wednesday unveiled what it billed as a strategic reset, planning to increase oil and gas investment while reducing outlays for greener fuels.

MarketWatch - 2d

EU plans to relax gas storage targets for member states

Brussels hopes a ‘more flexible’ filling trajectory will reduce market disruption

Financial Times - 2d

OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs

A Wednesday memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies across government to turn over plans for widespread layoffs of federal ...

The Hill - 2d

How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

The New York Times - 2d

Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.

CBS News - 2d

U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.

CBS News - 2d

US lawmakers issue warning about China’s planned new London embassy

Letting Beijing build largest mission in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights record

Financial Times - 2d

Eli Lilly plans at least $27 billion in new U.S. manufacturing investments

It comes as companies work to build goodwill with Trump, who has emphasized reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

CNBC - 2d

New hope for new towns, but who will pay for UK’s housing plans?

Labour government is weighing up where to locate its flagship homebuilding projects

Financial Times - 1d

UK delays final approval for second runway at Gatwick pending changes to plan

Conditional decision comes as ministers bet on expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth

Financial Times - 1d

YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn

Funds would be used to create holding company for 26-year-old’s growing empire of video and food businesses. The world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of ...

The Guardian - 1d

House Judiciary panel plans discussion on college athlete pay

Politico - 1d

Kelce plans to play in '25: 'Can't go out like that'

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play this season, he said in a text message to Pat McAfee.

ESPN - 1d

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 16h

‘Light of hope’ emerges as UN summit ends with plan for $200bn to protect nature

Agreement reached despite rising geopolitical tensions and US cuts to climate programmes

Financial Times - 16h

Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments

Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...

The Hill - 12h

What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers

An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...

CBS News - 11h

Why Copp Injury Shouldn't Trade Detroit's Deadline Plans

The NHL's trade deadline is now officially a week away, and for the Detroit Red Wings, a potential monkey wrench flew into their best laid plans in the form of a season-ending injury to Andrew Copp.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Education Department removes access to certain student loan plan applications

The Education Department says it has temporarily taken down access to applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan plans in response to a court order. “A federal Circuit Court of ...

The Hill - 8h

Postal strike hits 10% of German deliveries, further strikes planned

Yahoo News - 10h

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 6h

RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport

Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon Johnson Governing body says any such move would breach rules The Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ...

The Guardian - 7h

Europeans rally around Zelenskyy but will struggle to formulate a plan to defend Ukraine

The showdown in the Oval Office has exposed the huge rift between the US and Europe

Financial Times - 3h

DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders

Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Border Patrol chief discusses asylum policy changes, possible DOGE cuts

A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way

To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers

Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size

The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education

Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programme

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?

Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to ...