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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

Israel returns to deadly force in Gaza

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israel returns to deadly force in Gaza The Israeli military ...

The Hill - 3d

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

BBC News - Mar. 6

Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff

President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff

The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.

BBC News - Mar. 12

In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment

The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs

House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.

ABC News - Mar. 13

U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning

President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.

CBS News - Mar. 15

As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin both claimed that Ukrainian forces were surrounded. Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to “hold the line.”

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee 'void, vacant'

President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void, vacant, and of no future force of effect."

ABC News - 5d

UNLV Rebels and Air Force Falcons play in MWC Tournament

The UNLV Rebels play in the MWC Tournament against the Air Force Falcons

ABC News - Mar. 12

Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces

Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.

The New York Times - 6d

Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces

Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.

The New York Times - 6d

Can't Wait For Saturday A trip to Alabama makes Wisconsin's task more challenging

Mar. 17—*** The countdown continues. On Sunday, I rated Ohio State's nonconference schedule, which includes a home game against Texas, as the most difficult in the Big Ten. Up next ... 2. ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Celtics' new ownership group already faces a difficult task

A group led by venture capitalist Bill Chisholm now owns the most successful franchise in league history, but a massive tax bill comes due next season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says

Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...

NBC News - Mar. 15

Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance

Ukraine tries to reinforce troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces retake ground amid Trump's aid and intel pause.

CBS News - Mar. 10

In a big step for Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces will merge with government army

The Kurdish-led coalition that with U.S. troops fought Islamic State, will integrate with the Syrian government forces previously affiliated with Al Qaeda.

NBC News - Mar. 11

US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for calm after attempted pro-Assad uprising triggers revenge killings by pro-government forces

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia

The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive

President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Macron says French-British blueprint doesn’t foresee deploying a 'mass' of soldiers in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a military support force for Ukraine, developed by France, the UK, and other nations in a “coalition of the willing.”

ABC News - 6d

He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task

ABC News - Mar. 13

UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery

A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...

ABC News - Mar. 13

Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do

The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.

BBC News - 2d

Canadians show their displeasure with President Trump

President Trump took aim at dairy and lumber imports from Canada, but the U.S.'s northern neighbor is fighting back. Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest in the tumultuous trade war.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Inside President Trump’s Battle With the Courts

President Trump’s actions on immigration over the last few weeks may seem like chaos. But they’ve been in motion since 2023. Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, ...

The New York Times - 2d

Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say

More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to 'forced labor' allegations in superseding indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty Friday to new allegations that he forced employees to work long hours with little sleep and wielded threats to get them to comply with his demands.

NBC News - Mar. 14

British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work

With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons. The British Council has been accused of exploiting hundreds of agency teachers on zero-hour contracts forced to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Real Madrid forced into defensive reshuffle with key midfield duo in defensive roles

Real Madrid’s ability to adapt and evolve has been a defining theme of their season so far. Injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao have already forced Carlo Ancelotti to experiment, with Raul A...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ontario’s police force using ‘growing ecosystem’ of Israeli spyware – report

Findings raise questions about extent and scope of Canadian authorities’ use of cyberweapons. Researchers have uncovered “possible links” between Ontario’s provincial police force and an Israel ...

The Guardian - 3d

The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents

Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.

The New York Times - 2d

Pardon Derek Chauvin? Not on your life, Mr. President.

If the president were to pardon Chauvin, it would be a knee to the neck of Black America.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Kirsty Coventry elected president of the International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee

ABC News - 2d

Pakistani security forces exchange gunfire with separatists holding about 300 people hostage aboard a train

ABC News - Mar. 12

Lakeland United, Florida Tropics join forces to develop Polk County soccer talent

The Lakeland United and the Florida Tropics joined forces to develop Polk County's soccer talent.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

More than 1,000 dead after 2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria

A war monitoring group said more than 1,000 were killed in revenge attacks and clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Trump’s Putin gambit: How to hammer Moscow with sanctions that bite

President Trump has threatened to unleash "large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia" to force Putin to negotiate a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace, but his ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

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