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Democratic Party’s favorability hits record low: Poll
The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has hit a record low, according to a CNN survey released Sunday. The survey, conducted March 6-9, shows 54 percent of surveyed U.S. adults say they have ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Distrust dogs Democrats as they prepare for battles with Trump
The aftermath of last week’s bitter spending fight has forced Democrats to wonder whether trust levels between the two chambers can be rebuilt ahead of high-stakes battles with President Trump in ...The Hill - 6d -
No one wants a Gavin Newsom podcast — not even Democrats
The announcement of a glitzy, profoundly ill-conceived new podcast by California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be met with a resounding groan by anyone serious about fixing the Democratic Party’s ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Democrats facing outrage from constituents at town halls
Democrats are facing outrage from their constituents at town halls who believe their elected officials are not doing enough to counter the Trump administration's agenda. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin has ...NBC News - 3d -
McCarthy: Trump has 'broken the Democratic party'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Sunday that President Trump has "broken the Democratic Party," adding that it has become "leaderless" and party members are "fighting among ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats slam Hegseth over texted war plan
Democrats are sharply criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after it was revealed The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief was added to a text group chat about the administration’s plans to attack ...The Hill - 19h -
Democrats jockey for position in 2028 'invisible primary'
Prospective Democratic presidential candidates are ramping up speculation around their future aspirations, suggesting 2028 jockeying has already kicked off. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has ...The Hill - 4h -
Community meets school district's new athletic director
The Jacksonville Independent School District held a meet and greet for its new athletic director Wednesday. Montey Stevenson was announced as the new athletic director/head football coach at the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Hay’s Villa Colucci: an Italian palazzo with Danish design edge
A quartet of Copenhagen creatives has restored a Puglian pile – and you can rent itFinancial Times - 6d -
'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review
After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Jamie Carragher's son receives Malta call-up
The son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been called up for international duty by Malta.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
Anti-Abortion Lawyer Pushed Out of F.D.A. After Republican Senator’s Pressure Campaign
Hilary Perkins, a career lawyer and a conservative, was targeted by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri for defending the Biden administration’s position on the abortion pill.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Senators press Trump Social Security nominee on his views about privatizing the agency
Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano is scheduled Tuesday to face senators' questions on his nomination to serve as Social Security commissioner.CNBC - 23h -
A prehistoric creature gets new life and a silent Democratic protest: The news quiz
A traveler got a very unpleasant welcome to Boston, Democrats staged a silent protest and a jewel thief got creative.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governorABC News - Mar. 11 -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk
The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
James Carville: 'I don't have a good image of the Democratic Party'
He said Democrats need to become "an effective and smart opposition party, not a bunch of hoo-ha screaming and yelling."The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery
Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to votersABC News - 4d -
Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery
Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to votersABC News - 4d -
5 ways Democrats can fight Trump and defend the republic
If Democrats in Congress have a serious plan to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution and the nation's laws, they haven't shown it yet.The Hill - 1d -
Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?
Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.ABC News - 4h -
Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump dismantles Voice of America and other government-funded news outlets
President Trump is dismantling Voice of America and other government-funded news outlets. All full-time employees and contractors with the broadcaster have been put on leave with staff losing ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Duffy threatens to withhold funds over NYC subway crime
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal transit funds from the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in a Tuesday letter urging city leaders to reassess their ...The Hill - 6d -
Report: The 11 players Chelsea could sell to fund summer move for a striker
Chelsea want to sign a striker this summer but will have to sell players to fund a move in order to comply with PSR rules according to reports.The Blues had a quiet January window much to the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund buys a quarter of London’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital sells stake in estate, which includes shops, market and transport museum site. Business live latest updates Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has made a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 1d -
Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear
For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations
Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appearFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
The crisis at IndusInd, India’s fifth-largest private bank
Also in this newsletter: Starlink set to enter India and inflation cools offFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Deutsche Bank reviews Canary Wharf presence
Exit or reduction in floorspace would mark latest retreat from docklands office districtFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
‘The caterpillar’: British banks’ £50bn answer to falling rates
The UK’s largest high street lenders have deployed hedging strategies to smooth volatile earningsFinancial Times - 5d -
Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4.5%
Rate-setters are grappling with combination of a sluggish economy and continuing price pressuresFinancial Times - 4d
