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Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China
Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi JinpingFinancial Times - 5d -
Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?
In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency ...CBS News - 5d -
DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide
Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.The New York Times - 12h -
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 - 5d -
Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.ABC News - 4d -
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 -
Trump Signs Spending Bill to Fund Government
The bill was passed just hours before a midnight deadline to avoid a lapse in funding, which would have shut down the government.The New York Times - 2d -
Government-Mandated RTO Sees Roaches and Desk Shortages
Donald Trump mandated hundreds of thousands of U.S. federal government employees return to their offices.Inc. - 1d -
DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Details on House GOP bill to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are expected to vote on a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How House Republicans plan to keep the government funded
President Trump is endorsing a House Republican plan to keep the government funded until September through a continuing resolution. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.Wired - 5d -
Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'
President Trump said Democrats would be "purely to blame" for a government shutdown after House Republicans passed a funding bill that is uncertain to pass in the Senate.NBC News - 4d -
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.CBS News - 4d -
Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program
Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the governmentABC News - Mar. 10 -
3 groups to watch in the final push to fund the government
The government will shut down next Saturday morning unless Congress can rally around a funding measure by the end of the week, setting up the first big legislative spending fight of President ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.Wired - 6d -
House Republicans pass bill to avert government shutdown
The House on Tuesday passed a funding bill to avert an end-of-the-week government shutdown, teeing up the measure for consideration in the Senate. The chamber cleared the continuing resolution (CR) ...The Hill - 6d -
What to know about the collapse of Portugal's government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in ParliamentABC News - 6d -
Senate Advances Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, and nine other members of the Democratic caucus joined the G.O.P. in voting to advance a bill to keep government funding flowing past midnight.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons
"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
Economy faces ‘frog in a pot’ problem unless infrastructure and innovation improve urgentlyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the regionFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
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Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - 6d -
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Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California
A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.The New York Times - 5d -
Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory
Call from Andrzej Duda aimed at deterring future Russian aggression likely to be viewed as highly provocative in MoscowFinancial Times - 5d -
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China urges CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ on Panama ports deal
Shares hit by commentary saying $22.8bn deal with US asset manager BlackRock ‘disregards national interests’Financial Times - 4d -
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Health Secretary to Meet With Major Food Brand Executives
The White House has urged cabinet members to meet with industry leaders.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Reeves delays plan to reform cash Isas until after Spring Statement
City executives have urged chancellor to lower cap on tax-free savingsFinancial Times - 6d -
House Republicans unveil spending plan with government shutdown deadline set for Friday
Republicans in the House released a stopgap spending plan over the weekend that would delay a government shutdown for at least six months, but it's unclear if they have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - Mar. 10
