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Shutdown watch: GOP favors short-term bill as Democrats express opposition

Congress has one week to pass a spending bill that would avert a shutdown, but lawmakers from both parties are not on the same page about how they'll move forward.

ABC News - 4d

Blake Lively on being thrown an 'uncomfortable' curveball by 'Another Simple Favor'

Amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Lively appeared with co-star Kendrick, director Paul Feig and others at the SXSW world premiere of the sequel to their 2018 hit.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Starbucks Just Gave Its Employees a Very Blunt Message, and Taught a Key Leadership Lesson

The biggest takeaway: When you’re a leader, you have to lead.

Inc. - 3d

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...

The Guardian - 15h

Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink

Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.

The New York Times - 6d

Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins

Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.

CBS News - 12h

Zelensky to Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks

The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow ...

The New York Times - 2d

Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom

President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.

NBC News - 1d

Whistleblower warns of recent DOJ firings and demotions

An 18-year veteran of the Department of Justice is warning about a recent wave of firings and demotions, suggesting independence and fairness could be on the chopping block in favor of loyalty to ...

CBS News - 7h

Vance gives House GOP closing pitch on Trump-backed funding bill ahead of vote

Vice President Vance delivered a closing pitch in favor of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) government funding bill during the House GOP’s private conference meeting Tuesday, hours before the lower ...

The Hill - 1d

Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors

The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...