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Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans
In his second term, President Trump is cultivating warm relationships with G.O.P. lawmakers — and using the implicit threat of ruining them if they stray — to keep them in line behind his agenda.The New York Times - 4d -
Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural
The mural, which covers two city blocks, was painted in 2020. A jackhammer began chipping away at the bright yellow letters on Monday morning.The New York Times - 4d -
Republican adjourns hearing after blowup over McBride introduction
A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing ended abruptly Tuesday after Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) referred to Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender person elected to Congress, as ...The Hill - 3d -
Steve Kornacki: Can Republicans build on Trump’s momentum in Wisconsin?
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Wisconsin's shifting electorate ahead of the state's Supreme Court election.NBC News - 3d -
Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - 2d -
Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that.
President Trump has used funding pauses and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target climate initiatives by the federal government, but will need the help of Congress to repeal the ...The Hill - 2d -
Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grabFinancial Times - 13h -
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.The New York Times - 10h -
W.Va. Republican's bill would ban visas for Chinese students
Freshman Rep. Riley Moore is backing legislation that would prohibit all Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas, in an effort to prevent them from spying on the American government or ...The Hill - 7h -
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Her films put a uniquely surreal Africa on the map. Rungano Nyoni won't be limited by expectations
The Zambian-born director has, with only two features, stunned film festivals and emerged as a major African voice, one attuned to cosmic (and comic) injustice.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
‘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 - 5d -
Nikola Jokić is putting up record numbers. So why is he unlikely to be NBA MVP?
The three-time MVP has a strong case to win his fourth award. But that is to ignore the brilliance – and freshness – of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Sunday afternoon, two of the best teams in the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hyperbaric chamber facility where boy died put profits before client care, Michigan AG says
The facility where a hyperbaric chamber fire killed a 5-year-old child “held safety among their lowest considerations,” the Michigan attorney general said.NBC News - 3d -
Hawaii volcano again puts tall lava fountains on display in latest eruption episode
An erupting Hawaii volcano was shooting fountains of lava hundreds of feet into the skyABC News - 3d -
'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers
American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 2d -
'The Apprentice' made Trump a reality TV mogul. Now Amazon is putting it back in the spotlight
'The Apprentice,' which premiered in 2004, helped propel Donald Trump to new heights and set the stage for his political career. Now it's streaming on Amazon.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas. At a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their ...The Guardian - 2d -
US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk
Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phaseABC News - 1d -
Tre Johnson's 3 in double OT puts Texas ahead to stay in win over No. 14 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney
Tre Johnson made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:08 left in the second overtime and the Texas Longhorns extended their first visit to the Southeastern Conference Tournament by beating old foe No. 14 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Real Madrid midfielder puts in an encouraging performance against Atletico Madrid to correct his recent erratic course
Real Madrid paved their way to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after having to endure 210 minutes of gruelling play and a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out against Atletico Madrid in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tre Johnson’s 3 in 2OT puts Texas ahead in win over No. 14 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney
Texas (19-14) came in as the SEC’s No. 13 seed with the Longhorns needing victories to play their way into the NCAA Tournament. They will face No. 4 seed and eighth-ranked Tennessee on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas Tech track and field teams put top-10 rankings to test at NCAA championships
Texas Tech men's track and field won the 2024 NCAA championship. The Tech men are No. 6, women No. 8 going into NCAA indoor in Virginia BeachYahoo Sports - 18h -
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Gold’s going to reach $4,000, says Gundlach. He also puts recession probability at 60%.
The so-called bond king has been a gold bull for a while, and he says the yellow metal will get to $4,000.MarketWatch - 17h -
Winderman’s view: Heat put big lineup on hold, with Ware in reserve in loss to Celtics
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 103-91 loss to the Boston Celtics: – Erik Spoelstra offered the breadcrumbs during his pregame media session. –”I think for us, ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
120 touches, 13/18 duels: Real Madrid midfielder puts on a gritty display against Atletico Madrid in the UCL
Real Madrid qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after securing victory on penalties against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.Madrid’s 2-1 lead o...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Patriots agree to deal with DT Milton Williams after initial reports had Panthers close
The Eagles are losing a key piece of their championship defense.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lions agree to deal with free-agent CB D.J. Reed after coming up short in playoffs
The Lions are reshuffling the defense after a playoff loss.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Giants signing ex-Dolphins safety Jevon Holland to 3-year, $45.3M deal, including $30M guaranteed
The safety was one of the top defensive backs in free agencyCBS Sports - 3d -
49ers' purge continues with release of DE Floyd
The 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday.ESPN - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency: Joey Bosa reportedly agrees to 1-year, $12.6 million deal with Bills
The Bills found quite a defensive-line reinforcement.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Chargers signing DT Naquan Jones
The Chargers continue to add to the defensive tackle room.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Jets sign Byron Cowart
The Jets announced the signing of another defensive piece on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Giants agree to terms with DT Jeremiah Ledbetter
The Giants are making another addition to their defensive line.Yahoo Sports - 6h
