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William speaks Welsh amid St David's Day celebrations
The Prince of Wales delivers his first full message in Welsh to mark St David's Day.BBC News - 4d -
Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death.Wired - 4d -
Amid community outcry, ICE releases statement on arrests of N.J. restaurant owners
ICE released a statement on the detainment of Jersey Kebab owners Emine Emanet and Celal Emanet, whose restaurant was described by the township's mayor as a"pillar of the community."NBC News - 2d -
Oscars 2025: Karla Sofía Gascón attends Oscars amid controversy
Gascón is nominated for best actress at the award showABC News - 2d -
Kennedy sends mixed vaccine messages amid Texas measles outbreak
In the first test of the Trump administration's outbreak response, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sending mixed messages about a rapidly spreading measles ...The Hill - 2d -
RFK Jr. tells parents to consider MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare — Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly acknowledged that the measles shot has ...The Hill - 2d -
House Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls amid protests
House Republicans are being encouraged to avoid in-person town halls in favor of phone and live-streamed versions, advice that comes after constituents and activists rocked recent GOP events by ...The Hill - 1d -
Fat Tuesday celebrations underway in New Orleans amid severe weather threat
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 1d -
Amid Rising Uncertainty, Professionals Feel More Vulnerable to Layoffs
Spreading company and employee worries about a possible economic downturn are making once-safe executives feeling more exposed to headcount cuts.Inc. - 1d -
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence. CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong -based logistics giant, announced plans to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump touts 'important' letter from Zelensky amid push to smooth relations
President Trump in his address to Congress touted receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier Tuesday amid an effort to smooth ties between Washington and Kyiv following ...The Hill - 1d -
Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."CBS News - 1d -
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.CBS News - 19h -
How Warriors' playoff seed ambitions have changed amid hot streak
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and coach Steve Kerr told 95.7 The Game’s about Golden State’s newfound playoff-seeding ambitions on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
California pauses home energy rebate program amid Trump funding freeze
California paused a Biden-era home rebate program tied to energy efficiency because it can't access federal funding to administer the program.CNBC - 15h -
5 potential destinations for Seahawks star DK Metcalf amid trade request
Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf reportedly requested a trade to a contender. These five NFL teams may make sense for the wideout.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.The New York Times - 10h -
Russia hits Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missile amid US aid freeze
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.ABC News - 14m -
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 - Feb. 27 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
‘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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d
