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Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Why 10 House Democrats voted to censure Rep. Green
Censure was once rare. During the 20th century, only five House members were censured, for cases such as mail fraud and sexual misconduct.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Stephen Miller defends Trump on possible recession: Not our job to make 'prognostications'
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller defended President Trump’s response to questions about a possible recession over the weekend and said it wasn’t the president’s job to forecast ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump signs spending bill that united Republicans but divided Democrats
President Trump signed Congress' bill to keep the government open on Saturday. The vote for the six-month spending bill united Republicans but left Democrats bitterly divided. Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 5d -
Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure
Democratic Senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), states the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would pay ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Former Man United defender Phil Jones reveals being “embarrassed” about injury
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has opened up on the heartache of leaving the players’ WhatsApp group when he retired and his embarrassment at being injured.The defender played 229 ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Al Franken talks his senator role in Netflix's 'The Residence' — and if he'll run for office again
It's art imitating life for former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), as he plays a prominent role in a Senate hearing — in a buzzy new Netflix murder mystery. "There's a whole bunch of great characters ...The Hill - 1d -
Defiant Democrats say they won’t support GOP funding bill
Senate Democrats say they will not back a government funding bill written by Republicans as a Friday deadline looms, instead pushing for both parties to pass an extension. NBC’s Garrett Haake ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event
Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons finding his voice as a leader
OXFORD – Austin Simmons’ time is now. And he’s doing everything in his power to make sure the transition from one of Ole Miss’ all-time greats under center is as seamless as possible. Coming off ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
North Dakota Senate rejects resolution asking Supreme Court to reverse same-sex marriage ruling
The North Dakota Senate on Thursday rejected a resolution that would have asked the Supreme Court to revisit its landmark 2015 ruling on marriage equality. Senators voted 31-16 against the ...The Hill - 6d -
In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.The New York Times - 13h -
Spain boss De la Fuente labels Barcelona star ‘the best player in the world in his position’
Spanish national team head coach Luis de la Fuente has on Friday moved to lavish praise on a member of the midfield ranks at Barcelona.The player in question? Pedri.Pedri was for his part afforded ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Shaheen to retire, setting up battle for New Hampshire Senate seat
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democratic senator from New Hampshire, has announced she will not run for reelection in 2026, creating an open-seat race in a battleground state former Vice ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Aguilar: Democrats still working to unite party against GOP spending bill
The head of the House Democratic Caucus said Tuesday that party leaders are still working to unite their troops against the Republicans’ spending bill. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) bashed the GOP ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Morning Report — Democrats target Trump but battle each other
In today's issue: Looming budget and tax battles in Congress threaten Democratic lawmakers, who are in open, internal revolt, even as weakened party leaders say they can thwart President Trump and ...The Hill - 3d -
Failed candidate found guilty in shooting plot against New Mexico Democrats
A failed Republican candidate was found guilty Wednesday of hiring people to shoot at the homes of local Democratic leaders after he lost an election for the New Mexico House of Representatives, ...NBC News - 23h -
Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says PM
Military leaders met in London to discuss plans for troops to help guarantee Ukraine's security in any peace deal.BBC News - 4h -
Cambridge boss Harris wants positive end to season
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris urges his team to treat every game as a "one-off" as they look for an uplift in results.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Trump Ordered the Shutdown of the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in his way. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 3h -
New position planned for Estevao Willian according to latest quotes from his agent
Kieran Gill’s Chelsea Confidential had an interesting scoop today on the subject of wonderkid Brazilian Estevao Willian, who is set to come to Chelsea this summer.Shortly after his arrival, both ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story here . Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms
House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - 6d -
Shaheen needles Scott Brown over potential GOP Senate bid
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) needled her former rival Scott Brown over his status as a former Massachusetts senator on Wednesday as he weighs a bid to replace her in the Senate. “You ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
'It's Been A Positive': Explaining The David Jiricek Situation
ST. PAUL - Wild defenseman David Jiricek has not played in a game since Feb 28. His last game was in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Iowa Wild.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, was grilled by Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing about the possible plans by Trump and Republicans to ...NBC News - 5d -
“I don’t know what the problem is” – Former Chelsea defender unhappy with current player
One former Chelsea defender has declared his unhappiness with one current player after his latest display in a Chelsea shirt.The news comes after Chelsea were defeated by Arsenal in the Premier ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Memo: Divided Democrats squander chances to expose Trump’s vulnerability
President Trump is not the political colossus he and his supporters claim — and everything from the stock market to his opinion poll ratings prove it. The problem for Democrats is that their own ...The Hill - 5d -
Indian billionaire Mittal weighs up increasing his BT stake
Bharti founder has privately suggested he could expand his position in UK telecoms groupFinancial Times - 2d -
The public is losing patience with Trump — it's time for Democrats to pounce
It isn’t enough for Trump and his Republican goons to stumble into major policy failures — Democrats must also find effective messaging that shows voters that their so-called populist heroes are ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Wes Moore’s star is rising as Democrats look for a comeback
When Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) took the stage at the annual Gridiron Club dinner on Saturday night, he mockingly made mention of the thing Democrats have been buzzing about for months: his ...The Hill - 15h -
Watch live: Dr. Oz testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician and television host, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday for his confirmation hearing to be head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...The Hill - 6d -
Nadine Menendez, Wife of Ex-Senator, Goes to Trial on Bribery Charges
Former Senator Robert Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison after a trial in which he attempted to shift blame to his wife. Jury selection for her trial begins Tuesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Take on Trump and His Tariffs?
Mark Carney will most likely be in power just a few weeks before a federal election is held. To win, he will try to convince Canadians he can take on, but also negotiate with, Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumoniaABC News - Mar. 13 -
Bayern defender Kim ruled out against Union and maybe longer
Bayern Munich centre back Min jae Kim is the latest name at the Bundesliga leaders to suffer an injury. The South Korea international will be out for "the next couple of weeks" with an Achilles ...Yahoo Sports - 6d
