Trump says House budget plan will not cut Medicaid benefits

The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 3d

Top London-listed groups plan US-style CEO pay

FTSE 100 companies seek to capitalise on investors’ ‘change in tone’ towards bigger payouts

Financial Times - 3d

21-year-old accused of planning 'mass casualty attack' on Texas police

Authorities in Texas said they thwarted a "mass casualty attack"and arrested a 21-year-old on charges of making terroristic threats against Corpus Christi police.

NBC News - 3d

Italy defends plan to process asylum-seekers in Albania at EU’s top court

Yahoo News - 3d

Bengals plan to make WR Chase top paid non-QB

The Bengals plan to make All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, director of player personnel Duke Tubin said Tuesday.

ESPN - 2d

BP’s going back to petroleum as it plans more oil spending and production

Embattled oil major BP on Wednesday unveiled what it billed as a strategic reset, planning to increase oil and gas investment while reducing outlays for greener fuels.

MarketWatch - 2d

EU plans to relax gas storage targets for member states

Brussels hopes a ‘more flexible’ filling trajectory will reduce market disruption

Financial Times - 2d

OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs

A Wednesday memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies across government to turn over plans for widespread layoffs of federal ...

The Hill - 2d

How New York’s Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

The New York Times - 2d

Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.

CBS News - 2d

U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.

CBS News - 2d

US lawmakers issue warning about China’s planned new London embassy

Letting Beijing build largest mission in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights record

Financial Times - 1d

Eli Lilly plans at least $27 billion in new U.S. manufacturing investments

It comes as companies work to build goodwill with Trump, who has emphasized reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

CNBC - 2d

Inside the Red Sox's plan to revolutionize hitting -- and the three young stars at the center of it

Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony could soon be fixtures in Boston's lineup -- and the test case for a groundbreaking approach at the plate.

ESPN - 1d

UK delays final approval for second runway at Gatwick pending changes to plan

Conditional decision comes as ministers bet on expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth

Financial Times - 1d

YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn

Funds would be used to create holding company for 26-year-old’s growing empire of video and food businesses. The world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Kelce plans to play in '25: 'Can't go out like that'

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play this season, he said in a text message to Pat McAfee.

ESPN - 19h

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 11h

‘Light of hope’ emerges as UN summit ends with plan for $200bn to protect nature

Agreement reached despite rising geopolitical tensions and US cuts to climate programmes

Financial Times - 11h

Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments

Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...

The Hill - 7h

What to know about Friday's economic blackout planned against retailers

An economic blackout has been planned for Friday. The movement calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary spending, especially at major retailers. The boycott aims to call attention to higher ...

CBS News - 5h

Why Copp Injury Shouldn't Trade Detroit's Deadline Plans

The NHL's trade deadline is now officially a week away, and for the Detroit Red Wings, a potential monkey wrench flew into their best laid plans in the form of a season-ending injury to Andrew Copp.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Education Department removes access to certain student loan plan applications

The Education Department says it has temporarily taken down access to applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) student loan plans in response to a court order. “A federal Circuit Court of ...

The Hill - 3h

Postal strike hits 10% of German deliveries, further strikes planned

Yahoo News - 4h

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 1h

RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport

Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon Johnson Governing body says any such move would breach rules The Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ...

The Guardian - 1h

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.

BBC News - Feb. 21

White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes

The Trump administration used the White House’s official social media accounts to post a political themed message for Valentine’s Day.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

The housing market's long winter faces a slow thaw and many unknowns

There are some signs of improvement heading into the spring buying season, but President Donald Trump’s economic plans complicate the outlook.

NBC News - 6d

White House restores 9/11 health program funding after uproar

The White House restored funding for the 9/11 first responder survivors' health program after an uproar from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ensued following the Department of Government ...

The Hill - 6d

£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.

BBC News - 6d

How the Charter Revision Commission Is Tackling the NYC Housing Crisis

The Charter Revision Commission, created by Mayor Eric Adams, could give New Yorkers a rare chance to decide how the city deals with the housing crisis.

The New York Times - 5d

White House to host weekly tax discussions with congressional leadership

Politico - 4d

After clashes with AG's top aide, a White House liaison is reassigned: Sources

Efforts by a White House intermediary to push the DOJ to hire candidates with "exceptional loyalty" to Trump sparked clashes with AG Pam Bondi's top aide, sources say.

ABC News - 3d

House Republican and Democrat on DOGE: Cabinet secretaries should have more power

A House Republican and Democrat agreed that Cabinet secretaries should play a larger role in making decisions about their employees once the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission ...

The Hill - 3d

Japanese trading house shares surge after latest Buffett endorsement

Famed investor says his Berkshire Hathaway group is likely to take bigger stake in five groups