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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 -
Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present
Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - 6d -
Russell Howard on how to tell parenting and political jokes without sounding corny: 'Authenticity is key'
Howard, who makes a stop at the Hollywood Improv on March 23, welcomed a son in May. Despite his new responsibilities, he found time to scour the news for fresh material.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic islandABC News - 5d -
As Newcastle and Liverpool clash in unique Carabao Cup final, so do romance and politics
Newcastle’s ownership is an unavoidable theme as the club bids to end a 56-year wait for a trophyYahoo Sports - 4d -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - 2d -
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jordan sidesteps Jack Smith amid demands to interview 'politically motivated' DOJ figures
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded interviews from a series of Justice Department (DOJ) officials he accused of weaponizing the department, pushing to speak with several figures ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live
Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...The Guardian - 1d -
The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy | Rachel Shabi
The far-right has found in its pretend fight against antisemitism a way to divide progressives while at the same time clobbering them. The detention of Columbia university student Mahmoud Khalil is ...The Guardian - 22h -
USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino and Canada's Jesse Marsch sidestep politics ahead of Nations League semifinals
With Concacaf Nations League semifinals on Thursday, the managers sought to keep attention on the fieldCBS Sports - 18h -
Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live
Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...The Guardian - 16h -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - 13h -
‘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 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
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 -
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.MarketWatch - 6d -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - 5d -
Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage
Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.BBC News - 5d -
Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite
US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mountFinancial Times - 1d -
The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war
Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.The Hill - 17h -
Turkish assets take a confidence hit
Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in AnkaraFinancial Times - 14h -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - 3h -
Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live
Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...The Guardian - 1d -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Shutout Loss To Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-31-10) were active leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline. However, their roster adjustments did not help them score a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Penguins ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live
Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin Salman. The UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities ( 9:04 ) as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
What to know about pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
More protests are expected Tuesday over the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil is accused of antisemitic activity for his role in helping lead ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How To Beat Destiny 2 Court Of Blades And Earn Bonus Loot
Act II of Destiny 2 Episode Heresy has brought with it a new surprise on the Dreadnought. Along with the whisperings of a familiar foe in players' ears, they will also take on a familiar ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
MS patients in England to benefit from major roll out of take-at-home pill
Cladribine tablet for those with active multiple sclerosis will reduce hospital visits and free up appointments. Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to become the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations
The documents would ultimately inform whether Musk has been operating unconstitutionally to the extent Doge’s activities should be halted. Elon Musk and his so-called “department of government ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Woman who accused Worthy gets protective order
Attorneys for Tia Jones confirmed she was granted a protective order against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy, adding that she is "fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively ...ESPN - 6d -
Bungie Made A Mistake, But Destiny 2 Players Can Keep Their Shiny New Weapons
The 2025 Guardian Games began earlier this week in Destiny 2 , but that event wasn't the only thing to arrive. Somehow, Bungie accidentally released some of its Rite of the Nine activities ...GameSpot - 5d -
Bethune on Spirit roster after freak pitching injury
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune has been removed from the season-ending injury list and added to the team's active roster, although she is listed as questionable for Friday's NWSL opener ...ESPN - 5d
