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Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president
Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.NBC News - 4d -
Musk downplays Wisconsin results, saying he 'expected to lose'
Elon Musk downplayed the results in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying in a post early Wednesday that he had “expected to lose.” Musk was responding to a user on the social platform X ...The Hill - 2d -
Oliver Stone calls on Congress to reopen JFK assassination investigation
Filmmaker Oliver Stone on Tuesday called for Congress to reopen the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.ABC News - 3d -
'JFK' director Oliver Stone to testify to Congress about assassination files
Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone is set to testify to Congress about thousands of newly released government documents surrounding the assassination of President John F. KennedyABC News - 3d -
Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs
The fallout from President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs has spurred Congress into action, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats to express interest in using their power to ...NBC News - 1d -
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give Congress more power over tariffs
Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to grant Congress more power over instituting tariffs on other countries following President Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging taxes on nearly all ...The Hill - 1d -
'JFK' director Oliver Stone to testify to Congress about the newly released assassination files
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, whose 1991 film “JFK” portrayed President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy, is set to testify to Congress on ...NBC News - 3d -
Kane downplays PL return: 'Happy' at Bayern
In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Harry Kane said he is unsure about a Premier League return and said he is already playing at the highest level.ESPN - 2d -
European chief downplays Saracens resting stars
The head of European rugby dismisses concerns over Saracens resting a host of England stars for their Champions Cup last-16 tie at Toulon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Willard downplays flak: 'Time everyone moved on'
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard said he was aware of the criticism he received since leaving Maryland but said, "I just think it's time that everyone moved on."ESPN - 1d -
Rubio downplays NATO rupture on European make-up mission
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.NBC News - 1d -
Kevin Willard downplays criticism by unhappy Maryland as he takes Villanova job
Kevin Willard understands why he caught some heat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump’s Use of Immigration Law Appears to Conflict With Limits Imposed by Congress
A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.The New York Times - 3d -
Cars aren't tested properly for women's safety. Congress is trying to fix that.
NHTSA regulations still allow car companies in the U.S. to test for safety using 40- to 50-year-old dummies that are not anatomically representative of the average female, in terms of height, ...NBC News - 2d -
Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs.NBC News - 1d -
Trump Supports Proxy Voting for New Parents in Congress, a Blow to Johnson
The president’s comment was a rare instance in which he and House Speaker Mike Johnson were not on the same side of an issue.The New York Times - 1d -
Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now
Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.CNBC - 6h -
Brooks Koepka noncommittal on LIV Golf future ahead of tournament at Trump National Doral
Brooks Koepka says everybody else seems to know more about his future on LIV Golf Tour as he downplays comments about his future.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.ABC News - 1d -
Who me? Willard downplays criticism by unhappy Maryland as he takes Villanova job
Kevin Willard deadpanned that — no, he hadn't heard the laundry list of complaints lodged against him by Maryland fans and former players and, well, the list goes on — that he threw his program ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump says he 'sometimes' takes Laura Loomer's advice, downplays her role in NSC firings
President Trump on Thursday said he “sometimes” listens to the recommendations of far-right activist Laura Loomer, even as he denied she was responsible for the ouster of multiple national security ...The Hill - 1d -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. downplays cheers from Mets fans at Citi Field: 'That's normal for me'
Mets fans at Citi Field gave Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a warm welcome in Friday's home opener.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term. Republicans insist he is
Congressional Republicans are brushing off President Trump’s latest comments about seeking a third term, downplaying them as a joke designed to needle the media even as the president insists he is ...The Hill - 4d -
Congress must act to keep US weapons out of Israel — whether Trump likes it or not
The opportunity to salvage our nation’s rule of law and commitment to human rights is there for every U.S. senator to take. For the good of our country and world, we must hope — and demand — they do.The Hill - 3d -
Building bridges: How Congress can shift town halls from conflict to collaboration
Rep. Gus Bilirakis held town hall meetings in Florida where constituents engaged in bipartisan discussions about trade-offs and priorities to reduce projected deficits by $1 trillion to $6 trillion ...The Hill - 2d -
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Congress should allow stablecoin companies to pay users interest
Armstrong's comments came ahead of the House Financial Services Committee's Wednesday markup of its version of stablecoin legislation.CNBC - 2d -
Our lives depend on seeds. Trump’s cuts put our vast reserves at risk | Thor Hanson
Maintaining seed diversity and abundance is essential – and requires constant work. It’s time for Congress to return to the seed business. From 1862 until 1923, US senators and members of Congress ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.The New York Times - 4d -
Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues
With the House at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely.ABC News - 1d -
Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 3d -
Luna exits House Freedom Caucus over effort to block remote voting for new moms
Luna co-sponsored a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely around the birth of their child. Some conservatives are trying to stop it.CBS News - 3d -
Supreme Court to weigh on terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities. The Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority argue ...NBC News - 3d -
Venezuelan Migrants Ask Supreme Court to Block Deportations
Lawyers for Venezuelan migrants asked the justices to keep in place a pause on President Trump’s deportation plan, calling it “completely at odds” with limited wartime authority given by Congress.The New York Times - 3d -
Florida Special Elections 2025: Tracking Turnout by Party for FL-1 and FL-6
Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.The New York Times - 3d -
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to limit Trump on tariffs
As world markets slumped in reaction to President Trump’s tariffs, Democratic and Republican senators' bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs.ABC News - 14h -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 3h -
Rep. Mike Turner says there is a "chaos caucus" who want to block any Congressional action
House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that there is a "chaos caucus that wants to stop everything that a person in Congress does" as Speaker Mike Johnson ...CBS News - 4d
