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Democratic senators press White House on insider trading allegations
Sens. Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego sent a letter to the White House pressing for answers about whether anyone engaged in insider trading before Trump's trade reversal.NBC News - 13h -
Watch live: House Dems hold hearing on cuts to veterans' benefits
A panel of former employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will testify before top House Democrats and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee Thursday morning as President ...The Hill - 11h -
House Democrats warn Musk must leave government role by May 30
Dozens of House Democrats are demanding President Trump confirm that Elon Musk will leave his role in the administration by May 30. A group of 77 lawmakers, led by Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), sent ...The Hill - 9h -
Egg prices rise to record high despite White House optimism
Egg prices rose to a record high in March of $6.23 per dozen despite optimism from the White House last month. The price for a dozen grade A large eggs jumped from February’s $5.90 to $6.23, ...The Hill - 9h -
House Republicans pass bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote
House Republicans for a second time passed a stand-alone bill that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and impose voter roll purge requirements on states. The ...The Hill - 8h -
House passes Republican budget framework paving way for Trump’s agenda
Multitrillion-dollar resolution unlocks path to deliver Trump’s sweeping tax cut and immigration plan. US politics live – latest updates The House Republican speaker, Mike Johnson , muscled ...The Guardian - 8h -
US House passes bill requiring people to prove citizenship in order to vote
Supporters say bill is aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in US elections, but critics say it’s voter suppression. US politics live – latest updates The US House approved a bill on ...The Guardian - 8h -
Despite controversies, Dodgers say visiting Trump White House 'a really good experience'
The Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series championship with a visit to the White House and President Trump.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday set the date for a Nov. 4 special election to fill the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) House seat, which has been vacant since early March. A statement ...The Hill - 3d -
DOGE cuts key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk
A HUD contract to inspect low-income housing was terminated by the Trump administration in February, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable Americans in harm's way.ABC News - 3d -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
House hard-liners press Senate GOP for details on spending cuts ahead of key vote
Hard-line House Republicans are pressing their Senate GOP colleagues for more information on the amount of spending cuts that will be included in the ultimate bill full of President Trump’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Texas A&M HC Mike Elko comments on House v. NCAA settlement uncertainty
As the NCAA v. House settlement remains unresolved, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko faces the possible implications he must address this summer.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Arellano: The Thomas Mann House survived the Palisades fire. We should heed Mann's words
The Mann House hopes to bring back its fellows in May. Villa Aurora also survived but is closed indefinitely because it's yet to be cleaned.Los Angeles Times - 14h -
House adopts budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after GOP leaders sway holdouts
Republican lawmakers can begin crafting a massive party-line bill now that both the House and the Senate have approved the same budget framework.NBC News - 10h -
House Education Committee drops records request against Northwestern law clinics after suit
The GOP-controlled House Education and the Workforce Committee withdrew a request for records on Northwestern University’s law clinics after its leaders filed a lawsuit Wednesday. “The committee ...The Hill - 8h -
A market rout made in the White House
Those with the president’s ear must urge him to change course on tariffsFinancial Times - 3d -
Blackhawks Forward Patrick Maroon Nominated For Masterton Trophy
The Chicago Blackhawks are excited about their many good young players. Developing talent isn’t easy in the NHL. You need good leadership from coaches and management, but you also need veteran ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
There are opportunities for Keir Starmer in Trump's trade chaos. Here's how he can seize them | Martin Kettle
From fiscal rules to universities, doors have opened that were shut three months ago. Our future depends on which he chooses. It was Bismarck who expressed the art of political leadership most ...The Guardian - 17h -
Robert Reid, deputy president for sport, becomes latest FIA executive to resign
Reid has had disagreements with Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘Motorsport deserves leadership that is accountable’ The FIA has been rocked by another executive resignation with a very senior figure ...The Guardian - 5h -
Israel has told White House that IDF troops will have "rest and refit," NSC's John Kirby says
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration has been "very clear" with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government that ...CBS News - 3d -
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid pushback over Trump budget blueprint
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House GOP leaders will give remarks Tuesday morning as Republicans in both chambers wrestle over a budget blueprint that will advance President Trump's legislative ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: House Democrats speak as criticism mounts over Trump tariffs, workforce cuts
House Democratic leaders are holding a press conference Tuesday morning as criticism mounts over President Trump's tariff agenda and sweeping overhaul of the federal government. The presser follows ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing in wake of Trump tariff pushback
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon as concerns mount over President Trump's sweeping tariffs and its impact on the U.S. economy. The Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump says he's for 'major spending cuts' after meeting with House GOP on budget proposal
President Trump said Tuesday he's supportive of "major spending cuts" after a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republicans who have expressed skepticism about a budget resolution ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: US trade representative testifies before House on Trump trade agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday morning on President Trump's trade agenda, as the latest reciprocal tariffs took effect ...The Hill - 1d -
House GOP moves to turn off ability to force vote on rescinding Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
House Republicans are moving to turn off Democrats’ ability to force a vote on rescinding the sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Trump as part of his “Liberation Day” announcement. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump officials to appeal court ruling lifting White House ban on Associated Press – US politics live
Court filing reported by Reuters shows White House appealing against judge’s order to restore full access to the AP . China’s move to impose 84% retaliatory tariffs against the United States is ...The Guardian - 1d -
House GOP tees up final vote on budget blueprint as conservative opposition hardens
House Republicans on Wednesday advanced the Senate’s blueprint to enact key parts of President Trump’s legislative agenda, teeing up the measure for a final vote — even as its fate hangs in the ...The Hill - 1d -
House passes bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions
The House on Wednesday passed a bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions in a move that would vastly diminish the ability of courts to block President Trump’s ...The Hill - 23h -
Dems to hold town halls in April to 'call out' House Republicans in target districts
Democrats will hold town halls this month to “call out” House Republicans in target districts, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) said in a Wednesday press release. “As Republicans prepare to ...The Hill - 13h -
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy Italy’s Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that value the fashion house at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).NBC News - 10h -
Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from its U.S. owner in a deal valued at $1.4Bn
The Prada Group has announced the purchase of the Versace fashion house from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holding in a cash deal valued at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billionABC News - 10h -
Democrats barely favored to win House in Sabato's first Crystal Ball 2026 ratings
A top elections handicapper says Democrats are on track to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm cycle, as often has been the case at the midway point of a new presidential administration ...The Hill - 8h -
House passes budget resolution, paving way for Trump tax and spending cuts – live
Resolution adopted in a 216-214 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats to vote against it. The House on Wednesday passed a bill restricting district court judges from issuing nationwide ...The Guardian - 7h -
Michael Gove to receive peerage in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours
Former housing secretary is one of seven set to enter House of LordsFinancial Times - 8h -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly in March
The 0.5% contraction according to Halifax contrasts with economists’ bets of a 0.1% riseFinancial Times - 3d -
House settlement inches closer to final approval
A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.ESPN - 2d
