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Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change
A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.Inc. - 4d -
Why Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" day
Many Americans are protesting inflation and higher prices by refusing to spend money on Feb. 28 at major retailers. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.The New York Times - 2d -
Picking the Women’s College Basketball All-American Team
Two freshman sensations are included in The Athletic’s top 10.The New York Times - 1d -
Slim majority of Americans support Ukraine, poll finds
Poll conducted before meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy says 52% of respondents ‘personally support’ Ukraine. A US poll taken before the diplomatic meltdown in the Oval Office on Friday between ...The Guardian - 1d -
Americans apply for UK citizenship in record numbers
Donald Trump’s election and British tax changes believed to be behind 40% rise in applicationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - 6d -
Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress
The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.CBS News - 5d -
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...The Hill - 5d -
Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan
There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy
The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...The Hill - 4d -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 2d -
N.Y. Rep. Espaillat to deliver Spanish response to Trump’s address to Congress
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton as he will deliver the Democratic Party’s Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress.NBC News - 2d -
Majority disapproves of Trump job performance ahead of address to Congress: Survey
A majority in a new survey disapprove of President Trump’s job performance ahead of his scheduled address to Congress. In the CNN poll released Sunday and conducted in the final five days of last ...The Hill - 1d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 1d -
What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress
President Donald Trump is preparing for his first big speech to Congress since returning to the White HouseABC News - 1d -
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.CBS News - 1d -
Democrats want Trump to confront the human toll of layoffs at address to Congress
Democrats on Capitol Hill have bashed President Trump over mass federal firings since the first dismissals began in January. On Tuesday, they’re hoping to hold a human mirror to what that policy ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a ...CBS News - 1d -
In Speech to Congress, Trump Is Expected to Boast About DOGE Cuts and Ukraine
Tuesday night’s address will be a remarkable return to a chamber that President Trump last addressed five years ago, before voters ousted him from office.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump trades public attacks for a behind-the-scenes approach to influence Congress
Trump’s friendlier approach to dealing with Republican lawmakers is a stark departure from his first term, when he often took his critics to task on social media.NBC News - 18h -
7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress
Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.Politico - 19h -
5 things to watch as Trump delivers joint address to Congress
President Trump will head to the Capitol on Tuesday for the first joint address of his second term emboldened by a month of mass federal agency slashing, shocking foreign policy moves and a ...The Hill - 17h -
What to expect from Trump's address to joint session of Congress
President Trump will deliver remarks before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night in his first speech to both chambers since reclaiming the White House. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Taurean Small ...CBS News - 14h -
Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress
President’s first speech to joint session of Congress since reclaiming office comes after administration’s radical start. Donald Trump on Tuesday will deliver his first address to a joint session ...The Guardian - 17h -
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Watch live: House Democrats speak ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
House Democratic leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's first major speech before Congress. The press conference, led by Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ...The Hill - 12h -
Sen. Katie Britt on Trump's address and the Republican-led Congress
Sen. Katie Britt, the youngest woman ever elected to the Senate, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss President Trump's upcoming address to a Republican-controlled Congress and the key issues ...CBS News - 12h -
See who Melania Trump invited to President Trump's speech to Congress
Guests include an American who was recently released from a Russian prison.CBS News - 12h -
How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress tonight
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.ABC News - 13h -
Peruvian ex-President Castillo is on trial for a failed attempt to dissolve Congress
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is on trial on charges of rebellion, grave abuse of authority and perturbing public tranquility in a case that has polarized the South American nationABC News - 12h -
Trump's speeches to Congress: How long has he spoken?
President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...The Hill - 10h -
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.CNBC - 10h -
Congress can fix America's broken patent system with one reform
By passing the RESTORE Patent Rights Act without delay, lawmakers can bring common sense fairness back to our nation's patent system.The Hill - 8h
