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Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover
The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.Wired - 2d -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Democrat will block Trump’s VA nominees to protest cuts
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) says he will put a hold on President Trump’s nominees to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs to protest cuts at the agency that provides lifelong healthcare ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 2d -
Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents
The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.ABC News - 1d -
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.ABC News - 1d -
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.ABC News - 1d -
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.BBC News - 1d -
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.CBS News - 15h -
Senate Democrat: Tariffs 'will come back to haunt Donald Trump'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) weighed in the latest tariff announcement from President Trump, telling reporters that the new taxes will "come back to haunt" Trump and cause prices to increase. ...The Hill - 2h -
WATCH: World's oldest llama comforts sick children
Whitetop, 27, spends his days patiently playing with children with chronic and serious medical conditions at the Victory Junction camp in North Carolina.ABC News - 3d -
Pope's work during convalescence includes clearing path for saints from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea
The Vatican says Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapelABC News - 2d -
Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.The New York Times - 1d -
Norway urged to scrap ban on $1.8 trillion wealth fund investing in weapons makers
The debate over how Norway's wealth fund should respond to the security landscape comes at a time of higher defense spending and soaring industry profits.CNBC - 1d -
South Africa’s coalition in peril after ANC passes budget without partner
Business-friendly Democratic Alliance votes against the framework following weeks of infightingFinancial Times - 22h -
‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race
Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...The Guardian - 23h -
Democratic Sen. Bennet says he supports Trump’s threat to impose secondary tariffs on Russia
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says President Trump’s back and forth relationship with Russia is “crazy” but would support his call for secondary tariffs should peace talks with Ukraine fall through.NBC News - 4d -
The Memo: Trump’s third-term suggestion alarms some Democrats while others roll their eyes
President Trump is leaving the door open to the idea of seeking a third term — even though that door is apparently firmly closed by the Constitution. His suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions ...The Hill - 2d -
Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee
US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to change. The prime minister may pretend to “ like and respect ” Donald ...The Guardian - 2d -
House Democrat: Trump team has 'done nothing' to assure Signal leak won't be repeated
Rep. Seth Moulton has criticized the Trump administration for its response to the use of Signal by high-level officials to discuss military plans, saying they have done nothing to prevent a repeat ...The Hill - 2d -
House comes to a halt after GOP lawmakers join Democrats in a bitter fight on remote voting
WASHINGTON — A band of Republican lawmakers sank an effort Tuesday by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to kill a plan to allow remote voting for lawmakers who become new parents, a bitter dispute that ...NBC News - 1d -
Steve Kornacki: Democratic base 'a lot more motivated' to turn out for Wisconsin Supreme Court race
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki crunches the numbers as voters cast their ballots in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election.NBC News - 1d -
Democratic-backed Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Musk-backed Schimel
The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.ABC News - 1d -
After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump – thank you, Cory Booker | Emma Brockes
Watching the New Jersey senator hold court for 25 hours felt radical and cathartic. One of the problems beleaguering political opponents of Donald Trump has been finding a form of protest that, ...The Guardian - 23h -
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.ABC News - 20h -
I Played Doom: The Dark Ages And It Rules
GameSpot recently had the chance to spend three hours with id Software's next Doom game. We got to check out new weapons and pilot the mech and dragon.GameSpot - 3d -
Manchester City outlay on lawyer fees revealed as independent commission near 115 charges verdict
A new report has detailed Manchester City’s net spend on lawyer fees as the club await a verdict into their 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The four-in-a-row Pre...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Watch live: Astronauts hold news conference after extended trip in space
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth earlier this month after spending nine months in space, are scheduled to answer reporters' questions on Monday afternoon. ...The Hill - 2d -
Pep Guardiola handed devastating Erling Haaland blow with Manchester City star set to miss majority of Premier League run-in
Erling Haaland is set to spend some time on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury in Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth on Sunday, the club have confirmed.The ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pep Guardiola reveals Erling Haaland return date as Manchester City enter Premier League final lap without Norwegian striker
Pep Guardiola has outlined the length of time Manchester City forward Erling Haaland will spend on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury against Bournemouth on Sunday.Haaland was taken off ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Prowl hockey gives kids a 'community' on and off the ice
Apr. 1—JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Hockey Boosters President Whitney Trautman spends a good chunk of her time talking about hockey. There is a lot to say. "I joined the board three years ago when my own ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in history
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday set a new record for the longest floor speech in Senate history, having held the floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes to decry potential GOP spending cuts in their ...The Hill - 1d -
High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...NBC News - 1d -
Real Madrid willing to invest €100 million in Premier League defensive pairing – report
According to a report from Fichajes, it has come to light that Real Madrid are ready to spend a whopping €100 million for two promising young talents from Bournemouth, namely Dean Huijsen and Milos ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Centerville grad transferring to college basketball blue blood
Apr. 2—Jonathan Powell is headed a little farther south for the next chapter of his basketball story. The Centerville High School grad is headed to North Carolina after spending his freshman season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Notre Dame LB Drayk Bowen finds best use of extra time without baseball
After spending his sophomore season making his first three game appearances — twice a pinch runner and once as a pinch hitter — Bowen started to wonder if all the time spent juggling baseball and ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
How To Get The Namazu Legendary Mount In Assassin's Creed Shadows
Do you want to have the Namazu legendary mount in Assassin's Creed Shadows ? This is one of the coolest-looking horses that you can find in-game (outside of spending your hard-earned cash in the ...GameSpot - 17h -
Elon Musk expected to leave his role at DOGE in coming months
Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to slash federal spending with the Department of Government Efficiency, is limited to a term of 130 days as a "special government employee," meaning his time ...NBC News - 4h -
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech with Trump condemnation
In speech that began Monday night, Democratic senator warns of ‘grave and urgent’ danger of Trump administration. Cory Booker , the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has broken the record for ...The Guardian - 1d
