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GOP lawmaker booed at town hall for saying crowd is 'obsessed' with the government
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a torrent of heckles and boos during a town hall in deep red Wyoming as she repeatedly tried to downplay constituents' concerns about the Trump ...NBC News - 20h -
Cuts to Small Business Support Trigger Pushback From GOP Lawmakers
An executive order to cut an agency that has helped finance businesses and communities in remote, disadvantaged locations isn’t supported by some prominent Republican legislators.Inc. - 16h -
Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War
Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams
How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
March Madness 2025 will include these former Kentucky high school basketball stars
There's no shortage of Kentuckians who'll participate in March Madness. Here are 21 players from the commonwealth to follow during NCAA tournaments.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”Politico - Mar. 6 -
Democrats ‘applying maximum hurt’ for ‘political gain’ in government funding fight: GOP lawmaker
President Trump is urging Republicans to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s short-term government funding bill. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the upcoming vote.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Rep. McBride says she lives ‘rent free’ in the minds of some GOP lawmakers
Days after being misgendered by a Republican colleague during a hearing, Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said she appeared to live "rent free" in the minds of some of her colleagues and criticized the ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
California lawmaker moves to phase out ultra-processed foods from public schools
A California Assemblymember is introducing a landmark bill that would phase out ultra-processed foods from his state's public schools.NBC News - 2d -
Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the regionFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - 2d -
Democrats face frustrated voters at raucous town halls
Republicans are not the only lawmakers facing confrontational town halls over the congressional recess. Democratic lawmakers are increasingly facing the ire of the party’s liberal base over their ...The Hill - 2h -
Turncoat hero Otega Oweh's 'sequel' vs. Oklahoma keeps Kentucky's SEC Tournament party going another day
Otega Oweh gave Kentuky fans a postseason memory to cherish at the SEC TournamentCBS Sports - 6d -
March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina
Michigan State has joined some rare air in college basketball history over the last half-century with coaching longevity and NCAA titles. Since 1976, the Spartans have had just two coaches and both ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Labaron Philon becoming the player Alabama basketball needs, and it showed in SEC Tournament
Labaron Philon showed out for Alabama basketball vs Kentucky in SEC Tournament, and he could be a big factor in March MadnessYahoo Sports - 6d -
KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament results, highlights from semis at Rupp Arena
Here are the results and highlights from Saturday's semifinals of the KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Georgia baseball ranked among nation's best after opening SEC series win
The Georgia Bulldogs are still ranked among the best teams in the country following their 36 run series against KentuckyYahoo Sports - 3d -
Wofford head coach Dwight Perry set for Rupp Arena return in NCAA Tournament
Former Kentucky player Dwight Perry will return to Rupp Arena as Wofford's head coach against Tennessee basketball.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to watch the 2025 Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks: Schedule, TV/stream info for weekend horse racing
100 Road to the Kentucky points will go to the winners of the Lousiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk
Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads
As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - 2d -
Congressional watchdog office left powerless as House leaders have yet to fill board seats
House leaders have yet to appoint board members to an independent office designed to investigate ethics complaints against lawmakers and their staff.NBC News - 2d -
Chinese students slam GOP bill that would ban them from U.S. schools, say it's ‘new Chinese Exclusion Act’
Several Chinese students slammed legislation that was introduced last week by Republican lawmakers that seeks to keep them out of American schools.NBC News - 1d -
Mexico City bans violent bullfights in bid to save animals, and tradition
Mexico City lawmakers overwhelmingly approve legislation to keep the bullfighting tradition alive, while also keeping the bulls alive.CBS News - 1d -
Democrats face demands to step up their opposition to Trump at fiery town halls
The base’s frustration with the party has mounted following the government funding fight, as Democratic lawmakers seek distance from Chuck Schumer.NBC News - 18h -
Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery
Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to votersABC News - 1h -
‘I don’t want to shower with Nazis’: FC Bundestag in crisis over AfD players
Berlin court has ordered parliamentary squad to lift ban on far-right lawmakersFinancial Times - 1h -
KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament results, highlights from 2nd day at Rupp Arena
Here are results and highlights from Thursday's first round of the KHSAA Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Mark Pope needs to shut down Lamont Butler for rest of SEC Tournament to give UK NCAA hope
Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team dispatched Oklahoma without Lamont Butler. If Pope wants Cats to thrive in NCAA tourney, he needs to rest guard.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Oklahoma Sooners eliminated from SEC Tournament on Otega Oweh's last-second shot
The Oklahoma Sooners had a chance to upset the Kentucky Wildcats, but once again, Otega Oweh came through clutch to eliminate OU from SEC tournamentYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Can Alabama beat Florida in the SEC Tournament? ESPN gives game odds
Alabama got 21 points from Labaron Philon in its rout of Kentucky in the SEC Tournament Friday. Up next for the Crimson Tide are the Florida Gators.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Knox’s last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis 70-68 in First Four
Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in a South Region game at Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Where are the Troy Trojans from? Here’s what you need to know about this No. 14-seeded NCAA tournament team
Troy University will return to the men’s NCAA tournament when the No. 14 seed plays No. 3 Kentucky at 7:10 p.m. Friday at Fiserv Forum.Yahoo Sports - 2d
