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Looming shutdown deadline presents minefield for Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a political minefield as he seeks to avoid a government shutdown in just 10 days, with both Republicans and Democrats complicating the path to keep the lights ...The Hill - 6h -
Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand
President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Deadline looms for Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs
Plus: RFK Jr. touts measles vaccine amid outbreak {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. This is a big week in Washington with President Trump’s Tuesday evening joint address to Congress. Reminder: ...The Hill - 23h -
Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern
The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.The New York Times - 5d -
U.S. ‘not abandoning Ukraine’ despite Trump-Zelenskyy clash, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) tells Meet the Press that the United States remains committed to its allies despite President Trump’s heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 2d -
Troubles loom for Johnson on Trump budget bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) notched a significant win Tuesday night when he muscled the House GOP’s budget resolution through the chamber in a stunning — and dramatic — vote, flipping a trio of ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Johnson says deal to avert shutdown will probably be 'clean,' without DOGE cuts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that a stopgap to avert a government shutdown next month is “becoming inevitable” and that it will probably be as “clean” as possible, as both sides ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson eyes short-term funding bill with no cuts to prevent shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he wants to pass a short-term spending bill with no spending cuts to avoid the government shutdown that would take effect in less than two weeks. It's unclear if he ...CBS News - 17h -
House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump's agenda in a win for Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday muscled a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint through the House by the narrowest of margins — a crucial step for Republicans as they embark on advancing President ...NBC News - 6d -
Speaker Johnson says ‘someone else needs to lead’ Ukraine if Zelenskyy doesn’t ‘come to his senses’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Meet the Press says Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy “needs to come to his senses and come back to the table in gratitude, or someone else needs to lead ...NBC News - 2d -
Speaker Johnson says Zelenskyy may have to resign after fiery Oval Office meeting
Speaker Johnson on Sunday said that Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy may need to resign for Ukraine to continue pursuing a U.S. negotiated peace dealNBC News - 2d -
11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.Wired - 5d -
At This Architectural Gem, an Artist Was Present. Horses, Too.
The performance artist Marina Abramovic celebrated the announcement of a new cultural center in a private home designed by the famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78
He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.BBC News - 6d -
TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78
Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pokemon Presents February 2025: All The Biggest Announcements
Today was an exciting day for Pokemon fans, as a new Pokemon Presents livestream was broadcast. The February 2025 video gave us a new look at Pokemon Legends Z-A, updates on several of the ...GameSpot - 5d -
Mike Johnson’s moment of truth
He's pushed for "one big, beautiful bill" for weeks. Now the speaker has to deliver.Politico - Feb. 24 -
Gayming Awards 2025 to air on WOW Presents in fifth year
The Gayming Awards 2025 show will air on WOW Presents on July 8 as the event enters its fifth year.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Pokemon Presents February 2025: Start Time And How To Watch
A new Pokemon Presents livestream has been confirmed for February 27, and pocket monster fans can expect updates on new in-development projects related to the franchise.. The Pokemon Presents ...GameSpot - Feb. 25 -
UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.BBC News - 2d -
Behind the Scenes at Oscars Rehearsals With Oprah, Emma Stone and More Presenters
Oprah Winfrey, Goldie Hawn and Whoopi Goldberg showed up for a run-through the day before the ceremony.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: POV: You're Bowen Yang presenting the Oscar for best costume design
John Lithgow: Please tell Bowen Yang if there's a change in the "cringe" costume plan next time.ABC News - 1d -
Shutdown fight collides with GOP push for Trump priorities
The race to prevent a government shutdown next month is colliding with Republican efforts to enact President Trump’s tax and funding priorities. Congressional negotiators have been struggling for ...The Hill - 6d -
DOGE is now dramatically raising the potential for a government shutdown
Adding Musk's cuts to spending talks could help satisfy hard-liners but alienate Democrats whose votes will be needed to fund the government.Politico - 4d -
Top Democrats accuse of Republicans of raising shutdown risk
Top Democratic negotiators on Friday accused Republicans of “walking away” from bipartisan government funding talks two weeks before the shutdown deadline. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa ...The Hill - 3d -
Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress
The shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to fund the government by the looming March 14 deadline, an effort that has thus far been unsuccessful as the two parties trade blame ...The Hill - 1d -
Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.ABC News - 5h -
Why markets are missing risks of a Trump government shutdown
The “DOGE” blitz on the federal bureaucracy could complicate negotiations.MarketWatch - 2h -
Big challenges loom in starkly divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms
A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.BBC News - 6d -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 6d -
Maher's impact 'phenomenal' as PWR semi looms
American superstar Ilona Maher has had a huge impact on PWR, and now she will look to shine in the semi-final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol Bears.BBC News - 4d -
Yankees facing huge questions as Opening Day looms
Opening Day is just a few weeks away, but the defending AL champs have a lot of decisions left to make.ESPN - 2h -
Will Johnson's budget plan pass in the House?
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the lower chamber is very close to having enough votes to pass the budget plan that President Trump endorsed. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 6d -
Johnson says Putin ‘not to be trusted,’ ‘dangerous’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not to be trusted,” as well as “dangerous.” "What is your view of Vladimir Putin?" CNN's Dana Bash asked ...The Hill - 2d -
