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Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told
National security committee is investigating whether secret services breached law by using surveillance tool to monitor activists and journalists. The Italian government approved the use of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told
National security committee is investigating whether secret services breached law by using surveillance tool to monitor activists and journalists. The Italian government approved the use of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israeli government approves Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head
The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister’s office said.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Malaysia approves a new search for MH370 more than a decade after the plane disappeared
Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished more than a decade ago.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
What to know about the looming government shutdown as funding deadline nears
Congress has until Friday night to approve a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans in the Senate don't have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests
Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
House GOP Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Approval of the bill sent it to the Senate, where Republicans need the cooperation of several Democrats to move it past a filibuster and to passage before a midnight deadline on Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal
Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Sunday shows preview: Congress avoids government shutdown; Trump tariffs rattle economy
Republicans scored a major win on Friday as the Senate approved the House-GOP crafted spending bill, largely authored without input from Democrats. The new piece of legislation boosts defense ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Shutdown fight moves to Senate as Democrats weigh support for bill
Senate Democrats are considering the path forward after the House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department
The lawsuit accuses the government of dismantling the department by executive fiat without the required approval of Congress.The New York Times - 4d -
Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE
New conversations with Black men who voted for Donald Trump in swing states in November showed that nearly all of them remain staunchly with him, but his administration’s Department of Government ...NBC News - 1d -
Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE
New conversations with Black men who voted for Donald Trump in swing states in November showed that nearly all of them remain staunchly with him, but his administration’s Department of Government ...NBC News - 1d -
Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE
New conversations with Black men who voted for Donald Trump in swing states in November showed that nearly all of them remain staunchly with him, but his administration’s Department of Government ...NBC News - 1d -
Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE
New conversations with Black men who voted for Donald Trump in swing states in November showed that nearly all of them remain staunchly with him, but his administration’s Department of Government ...NBC News - 1d -
FDA approves first new UTI drug in decades
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications. ...The Hill - 2d -
World Athletics approves gender eligibility test
World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.BBC News - 3d -
Malaysia gives final approval for a marine robotics company to renew the search for MH370
Malaysia gives final approval for a marine robotics company to renew the search for MH370ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump administration approves exports from major LNG project
The Trump administration is authorizing a major gas facility to export the fuel abroad — clearing a major hurdle in getting the controversial project approved. The Energy Department approved a ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Commissioners approve Lee County Athletic Park fees
The Lee County commissioners approved a fee schedule for field rentals at the Lee County Athletic Park, which is scheduled to open in late August. “It does seem like we might be going in a hole,” ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - Mar. 18 -
FDA approves first new antibiotic for UTIs in nearly 30 years
The FDA approved a new antibiotic for UTIs from drugmaker GSK. The drug, Blujepa, is for women and girls ages 12 and up.NBC News - 3d -
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 ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Pentagon approves Charlotte to host 2027 Military World Games, a US first
Charlotte has been approved by the Pentagon to host the 2027 Military World Games, marking the first time the event will be held in the United States.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
World Athletics approves swab test to determine female gender
World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.World Athletics is looking at cheek swab tests but is also ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Whole Hog Politics: Your way-too-early Senate race ratings
On the menu: Tariffs tax approval; Dems jockey for 2028 position; Elon-gated; Biden hemmed in Harris; a wild commute As Senate Democrats agonize over whether to help Republicans avoid a government ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Steve Kornacki: Voters sour on Trump’s handling of the economy in NBC News poll
A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters’ minds, especially over the economy and government cuts, NBC News ...NBC News - Mar. 16 -
World Athletics to require chromosome testing of women’s track and field athletes
NANJING, China — World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction of cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump floats tariff reduction if China agrees to TikTok deal
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening he might give China "a little reduction in tariffs" if its government approves a TikTok deal his administration brokered.NBC News - 2d -
Trump floats tariff reduction if China agrees to TikTok deal
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening he might give China “a little reduction in tariffs” if its government approves a TikTok deal his administration brokered.NBC News - 2d -
Trump floats tariff reduction if China agrees to TikTok deal
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening he might give China “a little reduction in tariffs” if its government approves a TikTok deal his administration brokered.NBC News - 2d -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - Mar. 17