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New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...NBC News - 2d -
Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat
"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
The Conservatives complicate the politics of net zero for Labour
The Tories’ new stance that the target is ‘impossible’ will deter Labour from anything that looks politically painfulFinancial Times - 4d -
GOP-led spending bill clears key Senate hurdle with help from Democrats
The Senate is poised to avert a partial government shutdown after 10 Democrats joined Republicans to help advance a procedural vote Friday afternoon. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data showsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 4d -
Thomas Tuchel: I will not get political like Gareth Southgate did
Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England’s new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gender and education emerge as massive fault lines in the electorate: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 23h -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 23h -
Trump's tariffs are keeping some Canadians away from the U.S.
President Trump's tariffs are frustrating Canadians who like to spend their winter in the U.S. This comes as the trade war appears to grow. David Akin, the chief political correspondent for Global ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 1d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk’s clout is on the ballot in Wisconsin
On the menu: Dems plumb new poll low, Texas GOP braces for bitter Senate primary, 2026’s tiny House map, Do you even politics, bro?, Un-herd-of artist Voting got underway this week in the race for ...The Hill - 1d -
House Democrats hold annual retreat under specters of shutdown and Trump
House Democrats are spending three days in Leesburg, Virginia, for their annual retreat to plan their path forward as a partial government shutdown looms and Republicans advance President Trump's ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Congressional Republicans unveil spending plan to avert government shutdown
Congressional Republicans unveiled their plan for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline approaches this Friday. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump: Barron's future may be in technology instead of politics, business
President Trump suggested that his son’s future might be in technology instead of in following his footsteps in the politics and business fields. Trump was asked by Fox News host Laura Ingraham ...The Hill - 2d -
The deep divisions defining American politics: From the Politics Desk
The U.S. remains as closely and knottily divided on President Donald Trump and many key issues as it did before the November’s election, an NBC News poll shows.NBC News - 5d -
Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company CEO was fired over political posts in new court filing
Ben & Jerry's is accusing its parent company, Unilever, of firing its chief executive earlier this month over his support for Ben & Jerry’s political activism, in the latest development in an ...NBC News - 3d -
GOP's Burchett berates CNN anchor over spending cuts coverage
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday attacked CNN’s coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) spending cuts and accused the network of trying to rally its viewers against ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 6d -
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live
Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline
Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.Politico - Mar. 9 -
How Americans are spending their retirements at sea
The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Pope Francis Projects a Lonely Moral Voice in a New World of Politics and Trump
The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
House spending bill facing Senate opposition with government shutdown deadline 2 days away
House Republicans' six-month spending bill will need Democratic support in the Senate to pass into law before Friday's government shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Will Trump's speech at the Justice Department get political?
President Trump will deliver remarks at the Justice Department in an unusual move for leaders of the executive branch. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs
Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana immigration detention for first time. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - 4d -
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 3d -
German lawmakers back new leader's plan for huge military spending boom
Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?CBS News - 1d -
German lawmakers back new leader's plan for huge military spending boom
Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture. Can he deliver?CBS News - 1d -
How Trump could destroy his own political movement
The US president and his followers are entering new and dangerous territoryFinancial Times - 5d -
New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies
Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
How good is your 401(k)? New features may help workers save more and spend better.
AI, annuity options, stickier enrollment and more comprehensive advice are setting the new standards for workplace retirement savings plansMarketWatch - 4d -
A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way
As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Steve Kornacki: Democratic Party popularity hits new low in poll
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the key takeaways from the new NBC News poll looking into the Democratic Party and President Trump's job ...NBC News - 5d -
Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live
Defense secretary says Musk was at Pentagon to talk about efficiencies; president says new F-47 jet has state-of-the-art stealth technology. Trump awards Boeing contract to build next-generation ...The Guardian - 1d -
FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s riseFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister
Carney, a former Goldman Sachs executive with no experience in politics, becomes Canada's 24th prime minister.CBS News - Mar. 14