Johnson Battling Proxy

Tensions arise over Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to bring Rep. Elise Stefanik back into the fold

After Trump pulled Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Johnson faces a conundrum on how to place her on a key committee.

NBC News - 10h

Johnson says fluoride should get a second look

Politico - 2d

Capitol agenda: A brutal blow for Johnson and Trump

Politico - 23h

Trump’s pivot on tariffs shows that Wall Street still has a seat at his table

This past week shows that financial markets, and by proxy Wall Street statesmen like Jamie Dimon, are still guardrails on the Trump administration.

CNBC - 18h

Johnson to budget holdouts: Remove me if I don't keep my promises

Politico - 17h

French Soccer Icon Kylian Mbappe Battles Former Club P.S.G. for Millions

A long-simmering dispute pitting one of the world’s top athletes against France’s biggest soccer club has broken out into legal warfare.

The New York Times - 6h

Anjelica Huston reveals she is 'in the clear' after private, years-long cancer battle

Oscar winner Anjelica Huston reveals she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer six years ago. Now, she says 'I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

China to limit number of American films imported from US amid tariff battle

China announced its decision to reduce the number of U.S. films shown in China amid the escalating trade war between the nations.

ABC News - 16h

Teddi Mellencamp and dad John get real about burial plans as she battles Stage 4 cancer

As Teddi Mellencamp's cancer saga continues, dad John Mellencamp is planning her funeral — or at least making sure he's clear on where she wants to be interred.

Los Angeles Times - 15h

Top-five tussle: how Premier League battle for Champions League spots is shaping up

With Liverpool and Arsenal in line for two of five guaranteed spots in the tournament we assess other contenders. The important thing for Forest is that they sit third and have an FA Cup semi-final ...

The Guardian - 1h

So You’ve Got a 'Fortnite' Accent and You Want to Get Rid of It

Players of the mega-popular battle-royale game have a particular way of speaking. Unlearning it can be a challenge.

Wired - 1d

Frozen Four scores, bracket: Western Michigan vs. Boston University title game set

Western Michigan and Boston University will battle for the 2025 NCAA men's ice hockey championship on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Remembering Rick Durham: Boynton Beach golfer taught thousands how to play

Durham died March 31 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. He was 72.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

What to watch for from Ohio State football QBs in Saturday's spring game

Eyes will be Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair in the spring game as Ohio State's quarterback battle continues.

Yahoo Sports - 36m

The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’

U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.

The New York Times - 1d

How Republicans got from 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL' to 'yes' on the Trump budget blueprint

As the fate of President Trump’s agenda hung in the balance in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) turned to what he knows best: prayer. At the end of an hours-long, late-night meeting that ...

The Hill - 12h

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the ...

ABC News - 19h

50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists

Hamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books

ABC News - 1d

Great Britain out to show strength in depth at Billie Jean King Cup

Anne Keothavong is without Emma Raducanu but has plenty of talent on hand in effort to reach finals in China. Five months on from the heartbreak of Málaga, where they came so close to battling for ...

The Guardian - 15h

GOP pollster finds support for Trump tax proposals in most key Senate battlegrounds

An internal poll conducted by GOP pollster Fabrizio Ward found support for President Trump’s tax proposals in most Senate battleground states ahead of the upcoming budget reconciliation battle in ...

The Hill - 11h

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to ...