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The US Congress is missing in action
Capitol Hill is so far providing no check on Donald Trump’s power grabFinancial Times - 1d -
Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.CNBC - 2d -
Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?
The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are ...The Hill - 2d -
Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Congress needs to put DOGE in a time out
While Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.The Hill - 3d -
Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID
They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.The Hill - 3d -
Shutdown clock ticks with Trump set to address Congress
The shutdown clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to fund the government by the looming March 14 deadline, an effort that has thus far been unsuccessful as the two parties trade blame ...The Hill - 5h -
Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.Wired - Feb. 23 -
Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US
The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich MerzFinancial Times - 5d -
Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukrainians Blindsided by Deal’s Breakdown and by Trump’s Actions
Some said they felt the U.S. president was disrespectful and that they were proud of their leader for standing up to him.The New York Times - 2d -
Administration channels Neville Chamberlain with actions on Ukraine
The Biden administration is reportedly seeking a peace deal in Ukraine that gives Russia control over certain territories, despite warnings from allies and critics that this would be appeasement ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
‘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 - 1d -
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 - 16h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 2h -
Search continues for missing Durham runner
Jenny Hall, a keen long-distance runner, is described as 6ft (1.8m) tall with very long dark hair.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Cause of death of missing sisters was drowning
Henrietta and Eliza Huszti - both 32 and from a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen in January.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing
The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber
The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration. On a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s triumph. Premier League top scorers | Latest table | Full fixtures Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Waspi women threaten legal action over pensions row
It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of ‘racist statements’ and vow to take legal action
He criticised Galatasaray behaviour and Turkish referees Fenerbahce say rivals’ claims ‘malicious’ and ‘distorted’ Galatasaray have accused José Mourinho of making “racist statements” and said ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ex-archbishop Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action
The report into prolific abuser John Smyth accuses several members of the Church of safeguarding failures.BBC News - 5d -
From Idea to Action: 5 Steps to Validate Your New Business Idea
Follow these critical steps to validate your concept and turn your idea into a business success.Inc. - 5d -
Pro-Russia Bosnian Serb president Dodik sentenced for separatist actions
Milorad Dodik says he will not accept any conviction after his repeated calls for Serb-run part of Bosnia to join Serbia. A court in Bosnia has sentenced the pro-Russia Bosnian Serb president, ...The Guardian - 4d