Looming shutdown deadline presents minefield for Speaker Johnson

Johnson says approach to IRA repeal will be 'between a scalpel and a sledgehammer'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) indicated this week that his approach to repealing the Democrats’ climate, tax, infrastructure and health care bill will be neither delicate and precise nor a total ...

The Hill - 5d

Johnson scores 20 as Fairfield beats Mount St. Mary's 69-62

Led by Prophet Johnson's 20 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 69-62

ABC News - 3d

Johnson rules out entitlement cuts but ‘waste and abuse’ in Social Security will be targeted

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Meet the Press says cuts to federal entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are off the table but “we need to target” any “waste and abuse” ...

NBC News - 2d

Johnson: US 'not abandoning Ukraine,' but Zelensky's priorities 'in the wrong place'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that the U.S. is not "abandoning Ukraine" but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's priorities are not in the right place following a heated exchange ...

The Hill - 2d

Johnson dismisses concerns, says it's ‘absurd’ that GOP supports Putin

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to dismiss concerns after President Trump’s fiery meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting it would be “absurd” for Republicans to stand ...

The Hill - 2d

Johnson's 18 help Sacred Heart take down Fairfield 83-62

Led by Bryce Johnson's 18 points, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Fairfield Stags 83-62

ABC News - 2d

Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson Announces Retirement from N.F.L. TV Coverage

The analyst served as an integral part of Fox Sports’s N.F.L. Sunday pregame shows for decades.

The New York Times - 10h

Johnson says GOP lawmakers shouldn't hold in-person town halls

House Republican leadership is encouraging lawmakers to stop holding in-person town halls. That's because constituents, including Democrats, have been protesting DOGE cuts. Republican Rep. Andy ...

CBS News - 2h

Classic Horror Game FEAR Rushed To GOG's Preservation Program After Monolith's Shutdown

GOG has announced that it is adding FEAR to its preservation program next month after the game's developer, Monolith Productions, was shut down yesterday . The version being added is the Platinum ...

GameSpot - 6d

US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding ‘could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa’

USAid cuts to clinics dispensing antiretroviral drugs will be ‘death sentence for mothers and children’, expert warns. Sweeping notices of termination of funding have been received by organisations ...

The Guardian - 4d

Suspensions, spats and a shutdown: Where do Joel Embiid and the Sixers go from here?

Embiid has had two surgeries on his troublesome left knee. It's swelling again -- and no one knows why.

ESPN - 11h

Europe's luxury sector is showing signs of revival — but China weakness and tariff threats loom

The sector had an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China and U.S. tariffs could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Dallas Cowboys 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Micah Parsons' extension looms with high stakes

The Cowboys didn't work out deals with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb last offseason until after training camp. They'd presumably like to settle Parsons' future sooner this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

College basketball grades: As March Madness looms on horizon, two major contenders flunk tests

Road exams went oh-so-poorly for Florida and Iowa State

CBS Sports - 4d

Mexico extradites 29 drug cartel members to U.S. for trial as Trump tariffs loom

Canada and Mexico are trying to get the United States not to follow through on a promise by President Trump to impose tariffs of 25% on imported goods.

CNBC - 4d

Struggling Valladolid earns rare point against 10 men but relegation still looms

Real Valladolid has snapped a six-game losing streak by drawing at home with Las Palmas 1-1 in La Liga

ABC News - 4d

Texas Tech blossoming as March Madness looms, hands Kansas a third loss at Phog Allen Fieldhouse this season

Armed with an offense that passes the test, Texas Tech has legitimate national title aspirations

CBS Sports - 3d

In Pontypool, I saw the looming threat of Nigel Farage – and how Labour is playing into his hands | John Harris

Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the jobs and homes they crave. The south Welsh town of Pontypool doesn’t quite suggest a ...

The Guardian - 2d

NFL scouting combine helps some, raises questions about others and creates intrigue as draft looms

Fans wanted to see Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter work out at two positions and how the top quarterback duel would go when the NFL scouting combine opened

ABC News - 1d

Looming relegation vote begs question: do WSL clubs now have too much power? | Suzanne Wrack

Amid a controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the WSL, decision-makers risk putting self-interest above all else. On Friday a shareholder meeting of the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd ...

The Guardian - 18h

Trump to address joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. ET with DOGE, tariffs and Ukraine looming

Democrats have invited as guests people who lost their federal government jobs in an effort overseen by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.

CNBC - 1h

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Hurricanes Reportedly Offered Rantanen 'Nine Digit' Deal, Will He Be In Carolina After NHL Trade Deadline

A Sportsnet report Saturday night indicated that Carolina Hurricanes right winger, Mikko Rantanen, was considering a massive contract extension offer from the team – specifically, a financial ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Super Micro files financials just ahead of Nasdaq deadline and says it's 'regained compliance,' stock pops 22%

Super Micro Computer filed its annual report for the year that ended June 30, meeting a deadline to stay listed on Nasdaq.

CNBC - Feb. 25

NHL Trade Deadline: What Can The Detroit Red Wings Do After Moving Ville Husso?

The Detroit Red Wings' move on Monday evening could make the countdown to the NHL's March 7 trade deadline more interesting.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Justice Department tells judges it can't comply with court-ordered deadline to release frozen aid funding

The Trump administration said in a court filing Wednesday it cannot comply with a federal judge's order to release foreign aid funding by midnight, despite being directed to do so almost two weeks ...

NBC News - 6d

Super Micro Computer shares surge 12% after company files delayed financials by deadline

Super Micro also filed results for the first two quarters of the fiscal 2025 year and said it has "regained compliance" with Nasdaq requirements.

CNBC - 6d

Trump administration goes to Supreme Court to stave off midnight deadline to unfreeze foreign aid

The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the Supreme Court Wednesday asking to block a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in blocked ...

The Hill - 6d

As Trump's deadline to eliminate DEI nears, few schools openly rush to make changes

Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a Friday deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changes

ABC News - 5d

The Five Worst Deals From The NHL's 2024 Trade Deadline, One Year Later

As we enter the final week before the NHL’s 2025 trade deadline, GMs are tempted to pay nearly any price to give their squads the edge to get them to the promised land. But deadline deals can sour ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Panthers place Matthew Tkachuk on LTIR, freeing up lots of cap space ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

The Florida Panthers have had a busy weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline

Dallas is motivated to keep Osa Odighizuwa under contract for years to come

CBS Sports - 2d

China likely to target US agriculture, state media reports, as Trump tariff deadline nears

Global Times signals Beijing’s likely countermeasure after US president threatened a further 10% duty to come into force on Tuesday. China is preparing countermeasures against fresh US import ...

The Guardian - 1d