Administration Briefing Backs

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pope briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican

"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.

ABC News - 7h

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - 1d

Monday Briefing: Violence Continues in Syria

Plus, reading festivals in India.

The New York Times - 8h

Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term began

ABC News - 4d

Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

Biden-era suit sought to curb emissions of the carcinogen chloroprene at Denka plant formerly owned by DuPont. The Donald Trump administration has formally agreed to drop a landmark environmental ...

The Guardian - 2d

First-ever White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy

The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the ...

NBC News - 2d

Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...

ABC News - 1d

Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts

Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - 2d

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 4h

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 running backs won't be as strong as last year's class

Last season was a boon for free agent running backs.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.

The New York Times - 3d

After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator

Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.

NBC News - 18h

Why NASA Is Trying to Go Back to the Moon

President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars.

The New York Times - 3d

Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows

Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion

ABC News - 15h

Wolverines, Spartans get pushy late in MSU win

Michigan guard Phat Phat Brooks shoved Michigan State guard Tre Holloman late in Sunday's game, causing a brief scrum as coaches separated the players.

ESPN - 6h

Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense

Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River

Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...

The Hill - 11h

Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools

More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.

The New York Times - 7h

Bowling Green hires former NFL star running back Eddie George as coach

Bowling Green hired former NFL running back and Tennessee State coach Eddie George as the Falcons’ head coach

ABC News - 8h

Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain

Ty Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury.

Yahoo Sports - 46m

European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.

BBC News - 1d

Duke, back to 'hunters', rallies to dominate UNC

Freshman Kon Knueppel scored 17 points to help No. 2 Duke beat rival North Carolina 82-69 on Saturday night and clinch the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.

ESPN - 15h

Ertz to run it back with Commanders, source says

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal worth $6.25 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 14h

Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops

Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.

The New York Times - 2d

Sources: WR Brown back to K.C. on 1-year deal

Free agent wide receiver Hollywood Brown is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 1d

Grief and anger over rail disaster brings protests back to Greece’s streets

Kyriakos Mitsotakis survives vote of confidence but sense of a cover-up grows two years after 57 died in head-on collision. Until recently, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, appeared ...

The Guardian - 1d

Sadiq Khan backs plan for new basketball stadium for London Lions

Team plans 10,000 capacity arena in central area under new Lithuanian owner

Financial Times - 1d

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 9h

UCLA storms back for Big Ten title against USC in battle of LA

The Bruins lost to the Trojans twice in the regular season, but ultimately lifted the end-of-season hardware.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Hims & Hers to Discontinue Dermatology Line Apostrophe

Apostrophe is folding back into Hims & Hers.

Inc. - 1d

Almanac: March 9

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - 15h

The Science-Backed Way to Save Your Relationship When Work Is Super Stressful: Connection Rituals

Entrepreneurship can be rough on relationships. Science suggests a simple way to keep your partnership strong anyway: connection rituals.

Inc. - 2d

The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero

In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.

Wired - 1d