Does cutting benefits actually work?

The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared?

BBC News - Mar. 18

Hegseth touts $580M in Pentagon cuts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced the Pentagon is canceling more than $580 million in grants and contracts deemed “wasteful spending.” In a new memo, Hegseth asserts the programs ...

The Hill - Mar. 20

Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops

Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Knicks need to 'adapt quickly' without Jalen Brunson amid playoff push

After Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Tom Thibodeau made it clear that the Knicks will need to "adapt quickly" to playing without Jalen Brunson.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Activists in Trinidad and Tobago push to include women's occupations on Hindu marriage act

Trinidad and Tobago is considering amending its local Hindu marriage act to include a woman’s occupation on certificates as demanded by activists

ABC News - Mar. 8

California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid

California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power

New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and Russia

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Nissan pushes out chief Uchida after collapse of Honda merger talks

Chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take helm as Japanese carmaker revamps leadership for turnaround

Financial Times - Mar. 11

South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections

South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

High rate of army dropouts pushes German forces to ‘breaking point’

Bundeswehr numbers are shrinking at a time when Berlin is pledging to do more for European defence

Financial Times - Mar. 11

US lifts military freeze on Ukraine in push for 30-day ceasefire

The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Ukraine expressing "readiness" to accept a ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Judges Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Actions. Here’s a Look at Key Rulings.

Taken as a whole, the rulings represent an effort to thwart President Trump’s serial attempts to increase his power and the executive branch’s dominion over the government.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Putin visits Kursk as Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in captured region

Moscow’s soldiers step up offensive just hours after Kyiv backs 30-day, US-brokered armistice

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Trump pushes out National Endowment for the Humanities chair, official says

President Trump directed National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chair Shelly Lowe to step down from her role, which she has now done, an agency spokesperson confirmed Thursday morning. The ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Andy Burnham pushes for £200mn in government funding for Old Trafford regeneration

Mayor makes case for state support for development plans around Manchester United’s new stadium

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Trump pushes annexation of Greenland during meeting with NATO secretary

President Trump on Thursday expressed confidence the United States would annex Greenland, even suggesting the head of the NATO alliance could be a key player in facilitating the acquisition. "I ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Environmental groups sound new alarm as fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity

Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event

Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Warriors hammer Kings to push win streak to six straight, 130-104

On a night where Steph Curry made history, the Warriors handled business against the Kings in blowout fashion for their sixth straight win, 130-104.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022

President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Democrats react to Schumer supporting Republican push to avoid a government shutdown

Democratic lawmakers are reacting to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning to vote to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution presented by Republicans in Congress. CBS ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin both claimed that Ukrainian forces were surrounded. Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to “hold the line.”

The New York Times - Mar. 14

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.

ABC News - Mar. 14

Fan backlash pushes BOS Nation FC to change club name

Boston's National Women's Super League's expansion club, originally named BOS Nation FC, will unveil a new name "in the next few weeks" following fan backlash. The franchise confirmed the news on ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Curtis Jones on Liverpool’s Title Push and His England Ambitions

Curtis Jones: Rising Star, England Call-Up, and the Mentality of a ChampionRecognition for Hard WorkCurtis Jones’ latest England call-up is the clearest indication yet of his continued rise at ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

The big question on Ukraine: is Trump ready to push Putin into peace? | Shaun Walker

Russian leader’s antagonism to Zelenskyy and lack of interest in a ceasefire leaves colossal task for US. David Lammy: Trump’s right, Putin can take the hard or easy way On paper, everyone is ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Consider these global ETFs as Trump’s tariffs push the world away from the U.S.

Market strategist Keith McCullough: Stock markets in Europe and Asia will be stronger than the U.S.

MarketWatch - Mar. 15

Boston Celtics escape late push by Brooklyn Nets, win 115-113

Payton Pritchard broke the NBA record for 3s off the bench with 6 minutes left in the game as well.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Korea’s academic race pushes half of under-6s into ‘cram’ schools

Rising education costs and intense competition pile pressure on households and feed into demographic crisis

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Barcelona pushing for €85m-rated forward’s transfer as Deco lays the groundwork

According to an update provided by SPORT, it has come to light that Barcelona sporting director Deco already laying the groundwork for a possible transfer of Luis Diaz. Plans are being drawn up, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties

New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighbours

Financial Times - Mar. 16

The Republicans Pushing Trump to Save Biden’s Clean Energy Tax Credits

Despite President Trump’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control

The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Putin likely to push for recognition of land claims in Ukraine during call with Trump

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. While Putin has said he accepts the idea of a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy ...

CBS News - Mar. 18

Trump Administration Pushes Back Against Judge’s Orders on Deportations

The attacks on the judge, James E. Boasberg, elicited a rare public rebuke by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who essentially told critics to knock it off.

The New York Times - Mar. 18