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Walz: Democrats shouldn't have played 'so safe' in 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reflecting on his and Vice President Harris's loss in last year's presidential election, and believes Democrats should have been bolder in their campaign to hold onto the ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump makes rare visit to Justice Department headquarters
President Trump visited the headquarters of the Justice Department Friday, where he addressed employees in a campaign-style speech. The address comes amid a purge that's accelerated inside the ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump criticizes judges, prosecutors in Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump broke norms Friday when he delivered a rare campaign-like speech outside the Justice Department, railing against judges, prosecutors and others who conducted criminal ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act in mass deportation effort
President Trump invoked the Aliens Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 on Saturday, fulfilling a campaign promise and GOP party platform point by initiating a concerted effort to remove Venezuelan ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Why does Trump want to close the Department of Education?
President Donald Trump is on his way to fulfill another campaign promise of dismantling the Department of Education. The battle over federal involvement in local education is one that’s been ...NBC News - Mar. 16 -
The Bidens want back in
Former President Joe Biden has told some Democratic leaders he’ll raise funds, campaign and do anything else necessary for Democrats to recover lost ground.NBC News - 6d -
Canada rents billboards across US to push anti-tariff messages
Canada is trying to persuade Americans to speak out against President Trump’s trade war by launching an ad campaign in 12 red-leaning states, pushing anti-tariff messages and reminding them that ...The Hill - 1d -
Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Sarkozy in Qaddafi Money Case
The former French president has been convicted before, but the charge that he took illegal campaign funding from the regime of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has been the most damaging to his legacy.The New York Times - 9h -
Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Sarkozy in Qaddafi Money Case
The former French president has been convicted before, but the charge that he took illegal campaign funding from the regime of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has been the most damaging to his legacy.The New York Times - 9h -
The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents
Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a procedural motion to end debate on a House-passed bill to fund the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Uefa to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez 'miss'
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in
Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
Asphyxiation ruled out in death of Gardner's son
Authorities in Costa Rica tell ESPN that possible asphyxiation has been ruled out in the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee OF Brett Gardner, and that the investigation into the ...ESPN - 2d -
Pardon Derek Chauvin? Not on your life, Mr. President.
If the president were to pardon Chauvin, it would be a knee to the neck of Black America.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 to ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Stephen Curry on 3-point contest vs. Sabrina Ionescu: 'I think we'll come back to that at some point'
The Warriors star said that 'it just didn't work out' at this year's All-Star weekendCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Bishop Carroll girls, Forest Hills boys set for PIAA quarterfinal contests Saturday
The Bishop Carroll girls and Forest Hills boys each earned spots in the PIAA basketball quarterfinals Saturday with victories Wednesday. Trips to the semifinals will be at stake Saturday. High ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Senate Democrats insist on voting on 30-day government funding bill
Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the House-passed six-month government funding package, which would boost defense spending and cut nondefense programs, unless they first get a vote on a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Senate takes first vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume
The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Poll: Who is the top sophomore in Bucks County girls basketball? Vote here
The Class of 2027 is shaping up to be a pretty special one. Who is the area's top sophomore girls basketball player? Cast your vote hereYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Vote for the 2025 WIAA state girls basketball tournament MVP
The WIAA girls basketball state tournament had some sensational individual performances. Vote in our poll to let us know who you think was the MVP.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Cast your vote for the MetroWest/Milford Highlight of Winter Sports
When we did this in the fall, more than 91,000 votes were cast. It was so popular, let’s do it again. Help us select the Highlight of the Winter.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Pelosi warns "don't give away anything for nothing" after shutdown vote
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
Who was the best girls basketball player in Cheboygan area this season? Vote here!
Be sure to cast your vote on who you think was the Cheboygan area's best girls basketball player this past season. Here's a look at the nominees.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bill Sweeney wins RFU vote of confidence before crucial board meeting
Bill Sweeney, the embattled chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, comfortably won a vote of no confidence at Thursday night’s special general meeting.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star ruled out vs. Hawks
Curry has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran guard underwent an MRI on his pelvis.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Treasury scraps reporting rule for U.S. small business owners
The Treasury Department issued a rule that significantly waters down the number of businesses that must report information about their owners.CNBC - 1d -
Brazil's Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil's top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put on trial.BBC News - 1d -
The Senate Voted to Avoid a Shutdown
Also, the advance of A.G.I. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Ben Simmons plans to play in 2028 Olympics
Ben Simmons has officially confirmed his intention to return to internaYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Park City Olympic aspirants on a mission to diversify skiing
Ski Utah, other nonprofits helping to build participation, opportunity in winter sports industry.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Olympic heartbreak 'fuels' Caudery for titles & records
Great Britain's Molly Caudery will aim to defend her women's pole vault title at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, this weekend.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
'Beaming with confidence': Skiers dominate Special Olympics
Caolán McConville and Lucy Best became double gold medallists at the Turin Games.Yahoo Sports - 6d
