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Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.NBC News - 5h -
Greek lawmakers elect advocate for return of sculptures from Britain as president
Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new presidentABC News - 20h -
Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors
Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.The New York Times - 1d -
OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk’s Bid to Control the Company
The company answered the billionaire’s offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office
President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian ...CBS News - 10h -
Trump on whether Ukraine, Russia are equal in peace talks: 'It's an interesting question'
President Trump on Wednesday would not say whether he considers Ukraine to be an “equal member” of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv, as his administration pushes for negotiations ...The Hill - 10h -
Democratic lawmakers question Energy Department over DOGE nuclear data access
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) wrote Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright about reports that staffers with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have ...The Hill - 13h -
Elon Musk takes questions from Oval Office about government cuts
Elon Musk answered questions on Tuesday in the Oval Office next to President Donald Trump about his dramatic makeover of the federal government, saying they have identified billions of dollars in ...NBC News - 20h -
GOP lawmakers urge Trump to respect federal court rulings
Senate Republicans are urging President Trump to respect the rulings of federal judges who have blocked his executive actions to freeze spending federal grants and loans, dismantle the U.S. Agency ...The Hill - 21h -
Questions raised over Lord Mandelson’s work with Chinese ‘influence operation’
New ambassador to US and his consultancy firm under spotlight over links to agency said to have aim of co-opting western businesspeople. Peter Mandelson’s face appeared at the top of the screen. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175B to secure borders
Two senior Trump administration officials told Republican senators at a closed-door lunch meeting Tuesday that they’re running out of money to secure the borders and need Congress to immediately ...The Hill - 1d -
4 big questions facing the Yankees, including a gaping hole at third base
After a successful yet ultimately disappointing 2024, New York has quite a few things to sort out over the next six weeks.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump and Musk take questions from reporters in Oval Office
Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office and took questions from reporters about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist analyzes the remarks made ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump, Musk take questions at White House
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government ...CBS News - 1d -
Texas GOP lawmakers introduce bills to display Ten Commandments, read Bible in schools
Republicans in the Texas Senate introduced a bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and have time set aside in the day for students to read the Bible. The ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP lawmaker proposes renaming Greenland 'Red, White, and Blueland’
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) introduced a new bill this week aiming to rename Greenland to "Red, White, and Blueland," as President Trump seeks to acquire the island territory. The legislation, called ...The Hill - 1d -
'Keep your hands off our Social Security,' lawmakers warn amid DOGE budget cuts
As the Trump administration seeks to make massive cuts to federal spending, certain lawmakers and advocates say Social Security shouldn't be a target.CNBC - 1d -
Open-source AI is definitely happening — the only question is how
One thing is certain: the AI landscape is changing, and the era of open AI is here to stay.The Hill - 1d -
South Korean elementary-school teacher questioned over fatal stabbing of pupil
South Korean police are questioning an elementary-school teacher in connection with the fatal stabbing of a pupil in the city of DaejeonABC News - 1d -
European rights chief presses Greece on deadly migrant shipwreck as questions remain
A top European human rights official has called on Greece to address allegations of negligence in a deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck off its southern coastABC News - 2d -
Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises "real security questions"
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and ...CBS News - 2d -
Vance in Paris after questioning authority of U.S. judicial system
Vice President Vance landed in Europe on Monday for an artificial intelligence summit after questioning the authority of the U.S. judicial system in a social media post. CBS News White House ...CBS News - 2d -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.The Hill - 2d -
Travis Kelce Faces Retirement Questions After a Crushing Super Bowl Loss
Kelce’s output matched the decline he displayed during the season.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel, Bypassing Some Lawmakers
President Biden announced the arms sales at the end of his administration, and President Trump is pushing it soon after his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.The New York Times - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill
Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...The Hill - 4d -
NBA trade deadline reactions: Answering the biggest questions
What should we expect in the offseason and which star is on the move next? Our insiders break it down.ESPN - 4d -
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...NBC News - 4d -
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.The New York Times - 5d -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - 5d -
Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data
Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.CNBC - 5d -
House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.NBC News - 5d -
House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices
Lawmakers in the House are proposing to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from U.S. government devicesABC News - 6d -
D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek
Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race.The New York Times - 6d -
WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.ABC News - Feb. 5