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U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow
The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...CBS News - 5d -
Democrats release their own stopgap funding bill as House GOP plows forward
Congressional Democrats rolled out their own short-term funding patch to keep the government running beyond Friday's shutdown deadline, as House Republicans barrel forward with a Trump-endorsed ...The Hill - 5d -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - 1d -
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Luna uses rare maneuver to try to force vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a rare motion Monday seeking to force a vote on proxy voting after she struggled to balance the responsibilities of being a lawmaker and a new parent in ...The Hill - 4d -
Johnson weighs options after 'stubborn' Luna forces vote on 'unconstitutional' parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is weighing his options after a bipartisan group led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) garnered enough support to force a floor vote on legislation to allow proxy ...The Hill - 3d -
Read: House Republicans' stopgap funding bill
House Republicans over the weekend rolled out a short-term government funding plan, kicking off a crucial stretch for GOP leadership to lock down support ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline. The ...The Hill - 5d -
House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...CBS News - 5d -
VOTE: Who'll be Shore Conference girls lacrosse Sophomore of the Year of 2025 season?
Time to vote on who'll be the Shore Conference girls lacrosse Sophomore of the Year for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Canada prepares to select new leader
On Sunday, Canada will move one step closer to finding its next prime minister when the governing Liberal Party holds a leadership vote to replace Justin Trudeau. The move comes as President Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
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 - 5h -
Independent government oversight is dying
The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.The Hill - 3d -
Jeanne Shaheen not running for Senate reelection in New Hampshire
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.CBS News - 3d -
House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.ABC News - 1d -
Senators Win 4-2 In Toronto: Ridly Greig Gets Three Empty Net Chances
Make it six straight victories for the Ottawa Senators.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
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 - 2d -
Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.The Hill - 2d -
House GOP blocks Democrats from forcing vote on repealing Trump tariffs
House Republicans on Tuesday approved a provision that would prevent Democrats from forcing votes for the remainder of the year on repealing recent tariffs implemented by President Trump. It ...The Hill - 4d -
Newsmax reveals it agreed to pay Smartmatic $40M in settlement with the voting machine company
Newsmax agreed to pay Smartmatic $40 million as part of a settlement last year following the voting technology company’s election defamation lawsuit against the right-wing news outlet, according to ...NBC News - 2d -
U.S. Soccer's Parlow Cone voted onto FIFA council
US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the FIFA Council after a vote at the congress of regional body CONCACAF. Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Royals' Witt avoids forearm fracture after HBP
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a bruise when he was struck on the left forearm by a 95 mph fastball and left Wednesday's spring training game.ESPN - 3d -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - 1d -
Avoid drama with your will by adding this to your estate plan
The stakes are high for heirs who expect a hefty inheritanceMarketWatch - 1d -
Ottawa Senators Beat Boston 6-3, Powered By Ullmark's Save Of The Year
Make it five straight wins for the Ottawa Senators. Drake Batherson had two goals and an assist on Thursday night as the Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 5-3 at Canadian Tire Centre.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Government seeks to move Khalil case
The U.S. government is seeking to move Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s case from New York, where a hearing into his status happened Wednesday, to Louisiana or New Jersey. Khalil is a ...The Hill - 3d -
Vote now! Choose your 2024-25 GameTimePA boys basketball Player of the Year
Eighteen standout YAIAA boys basketball players are nominated. Who will win your vote?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Live updates: Trump says he hates to 'predict things like that’ when asked if he expects a recession
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which will ...The Hill - 6d -
Eye Opener: President Trump declines to rule out possible recession
President Trump doesn't rule out a possible recession while Canada's new prime minister talks tough on the trade war with the U.S. Also, House Republicans unveiled a plan to prevent a government ...CBS News - 5d -
D.C. Mayor calls out ‘$1.1 billion problem’ in House GOP stopgap plan
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday sounded alarm over what she described as a "$1.1 billion problem" in a plan rolled out by House Republicans to keep the government funded beyond ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump vows to ‘lead the charge’ to oust Massie
President Trump is vowing to "lead the charge" to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who has said he will not support the GOP's short-term government funding bill ahead of Friday’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Watch live: House Democrats give remarks to kickoff party retreat
House Democratic leaders will give remarks Wednesday afternoon as the caucus kicks off its annual party retreat, just days ahead of a potential government shutdown. Their comments come after House ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations
Dr. Marty Makary will answer questions from a Senate panel about his plans to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationABC News - Mar. 6 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts during Senate confirmation hearing
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Friday.MarketWatch - 13h -
Musk Doesn’t Understand Why Government Matters
If a business fails, it’s not a big deal. When government services break down, people can die.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Shutdown watch: GOP favors short-term bill as Democrats express opposition
Congress has one week to pass a spending bill that would avert a shutdown, but lawmakers from both parties are not on the same page about how they'll move forward.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Moskowitz reads back GOP 'mean tweets' ahead of CR vote
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) read back some of the “mean tweets” from Republican lawmakers about continuing resolutions (CR) ahead of Tuesday’s vote. “It’s CR day on Capitol Hill, and what is ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - 4d -
Here's who could run for Shaheen's Senate seat in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) kicked off an open race for her Senate seat with her announcement Wednesday that she would not seek another term in office. Shaheen’s announcement makes her ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Who's the girls basketball Player of the Year? Time to vote on our poll to help us decide
Here are 10 nominees, now it's your chance to vote on who you think deserves the Rockford Register Star's girls basketball Player of the YearYahoo Sports - 1d
