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Female athletes excluded from White House event after criticizing new NCAA policy
Some of the athletes have publicly clashed with the White House's preferred messaging by openly criticizing the NCAA in social media posts and other public statements.CBS News - 6d -
Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson
If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.Inc. - 5d -
‘Hit them where it hurts’: Americans boycott corporations to protest anti-DEI policies
Participants commit to not spending money for 24 hours to resist Trump administration and Musk’s cuts. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump administration briefing: Israeli hostage to visit White House; Russia admires US foreign policy
Eli Sharabi expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday; Kremlin says US views now ‘largely’ coincide with Moscow’s own foreign policy vision – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wall Street Journal on Trump foreign policy: Less 'brave new world' than 'dangerous old one'
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board went after President Trump on foreign policy on Sunday, saying it is "less brave new world than a reversion to a dangerous old one." The board highlighted ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump can turn this white-collar crime law into an effective foreign policy tool
President Trump's 180-day "pause" on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) aims to shift the focus from American businesses to corrupt foreign officials and encourage compliance, ...The Hill - 2d -
How U.S. foreign policy is changing under Trump after Hegseth's Russia directive
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, signals a shift in foreign policy under the Trump ...CBS News - 2d -
China kicks off annual parliamentary meeting as investors watch for clues on economic policy
Thousands of delegates across the country gathered in Beijing for the country's biggest political event of the year, known as the "Two Sessions."CNBC - 2d -
Ross Stores warns of ‘heightened volatility,’ but says it’s too early to gauge impact of this Trump policy
Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the discount retailer forecast the possibility of weaker same-store sales this year, following slowing trends over recent weeks as harsh ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live
Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech. Full report: Trump says administration ‘just ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump to stay put in Washington while Vance hits the road to sell administration policies
Traditionally, presidents leave Washington after a big speech to Congress to amplify their message to the public. Trump, however, will be staying in town.NBC News - 1d -
Israel’s Shin Bet says Netanyahu policies helped pave way for 7 October
Report by security agency says ‘policy of quiet’ towards Hamas allowed it to build up resources for 2023 attack. Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, has said Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies ...The Guardian - 20h -
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid global uncertainties, finance minister says
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told reporters on Thursday.CNBC - 3h -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 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 wildfires, which he said ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Flavor Flav objects after getting name-checked in Congress: 'Don't drag me into negative politics'
Flavor Flav is attempting to stop the clock when it comes to lawmakers name-checking him in Congress. "I voted against the budget yesterday, not because I'm not for decreasing taxes, but because ...The Hill - 6d -
L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress
Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.NBC News - 6d -
In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei has signaled that a new and much-anticipated deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminentABC News - 4d -
Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress' proposed budget cuts could be felt
A budget resolution adopted Tuesday by House Republicans could jeopardize the health insurance coverage of millions of low-income and disabled people who rely on Medicaid if lawmakers follow ...NBC News - 4d -
President Trump to address Congress as new tariffs take effect on Mexico, Canada and China
President Trump will lay out his priorities during an annual address to Congress Tuesday night. Mr. Trump will also talk about what he's already done, including massive cuts to the federal ...CBS News - 1d -
As President Trump prepares to address Congress, Americans are split on how he's done so far
From immigration to DOGE and cutting costs, Americans are divided on how President Trump and his administration are doing so far as the president prepares to address Congress about plans for his ...CBS News - 1d -
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Trump to defend trade war in Congress speech as commerce chief says he will meet Canada and China halfway – live
Top Trump adviser says president will defend his trade war while Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, says he will find middle ground. US consumers warned to brace for higher prices China ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch live: Trump addresses joint session of Congress as tariffs, DOGE and Ukraine fuel uncertainty
Democrats have invited as guests people who lost their federal government jobs in an effort overseen by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.CNBC - 1d -
'We are just getting started': Trump touts his agenda in major speech to Congress
Donald Trump assessed his presidency as a ringing success during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he reclaimed the White House in January.NBC News - 1d -
Here's the only thing you need to take away from Trump's speech to Congress
Democrats have learned absolutely nothing from their decisive election loss.The Hill - 1d -
'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation
During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...NBC News - 1d -
No. 2 Senate Democrat declares Trump “out of his mind” after address to Congress
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) called President Trump “out of his mind” after he pledged that the United States would plant the American flag on Mars and balance the federal budget ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump tells Congress tariffs will be ‘a little disturbance.’ Why it’s more than that, according to economists.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a State-of-the-Union-style address to Congress, with his remarks coming as the U.S. stock market has dropped on his moves with tariffs.MarketWatch - 1d -
Secret Service director makes 13-year-old honorary agent at Trump's address to Congress
During his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump instructed his Secret Service director to make 13-year-old DJ Daniel an honorary agent. The president said Daniel, who has brain ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump asks Congress to criminalize "sex changes on children" and for a "Golden Dome" defense shield
In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump ends address to Congress by proclaiming "the golden age of America has only just begun"
President Trump closed his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night with a focus on American exceptionalism. "Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, transcended ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump makes 13-year-old DJ Daniel's dream come true in address to Congress
President Trump turned the nation's attention to Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, a 13-year-old who aspired to become a police officer but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018.ABC News - 1d -
As Republicans thunderously applauded and Democrats walked out in droves, Trump’s Congress speech showcased the US divide | Lloyd Green
The president continues to yearn for adulation, but self-deprecation and modesty were nowhere to be found in his address. Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to ...The Guardian - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump declares ‘we are just getting started’ in longest address to Congress in modern times
Also in today’s newsletter, China sets out ambitious growth target and Arab states present alternate Gaza planFinancial Times - 1d -
Full Video: Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump address to Congress for heckling
"You're a liar!" yelled some Democrats at President Trump as he delivered a speech on Capitol Hill. Other Democratic members of Congress walked out.CNBC - 1d -
Poll on Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress finds large majority of viewers approve
Here's how Donald Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress polled with Americans. A heavily GOP viewership called speech presidential, entertaining.CBS News - 22h -
Trump airs grievances, charts MAGA plan in address before bitterly divided Congress
The theme of Trump's address to Congress,, the White House said, was "Renewal of the American Dream."ABC News - 1d -
Key takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress: A focus on culture wars and GOP unity, as Democrats protest
President Donald Trump touted his newly imposed tariffs and basked in Republican applause for his administration's swift early actions, while drawing a wave of protests from Democrats as he spoke ...NBC News - 23h -
Trump doubles down on tariffs in address to Congress; Administration may change GDP calculation
President Trump reinforced his decision to impose tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China during his address to Congress Tuesday night. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on that ...CBS News - 21h