Ruined Congress's Opportunity

Political theater ruined Congress's opportunity to save USAID

They fixated on sensational and inappropriate rhetoric, diminishing the credibility of their oversight efforts.

The Hill - 11h

Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza

Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessities

ABC News - 3d

Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog

Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but "organised crime" with waste being illegally dumped.

BBC News - 3d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are ...

The Hill - 4h

Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders

Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Congress needs to put DOGE in a time out

While Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.

The Hill - 15h

Anti-U.S. Hiring Bias Now Targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

As efforts to prosecute gender discrimination cases grind to a halt, the agency’s acting chair plans to enforce those discrimination laws against employers that ‘illegally’ favor non-American staff.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’

Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities

British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businesses

Financial Times - 5d

Pro volleyball surges in the U.S. as leagues create new opportunities for athletes

Volleyball has been the top girls' sport in the U.S. for nearly a decade, and now professional leagues are giving players a new goal to strive for. Skyler Henry explores the growing momentum behind ...

CBS News - 3d

BBC sorry for 'missed opportunities' over DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying behaviour'

A report into what the BBC knew about DJ's conduct found it was "too deferential to high-profile individuals".

BBC News - 3d

Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close

Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...

CBS News - 3h

Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips

The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream | Oleksandr Mykhed

The massacre in Bucha, the mass graves in Izium – it is as if these atrocities never happened. Now the truth is being taken out and shot. Orders and statements from the new US president come at us ...

The Guardian - 2d

Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...

The Guardian - 2d

Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires

ABC News - 6d

Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...

The Hill - 4d

Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum

Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...

CBS News - 3d

VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...

The Hill - 2d

Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress

The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

CBS News - 1d

Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?

President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senators privately push Musk to coordinate more with Congress

Politico - 1d

Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan

There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...

CBS News - 13h

How to watch, stream Trump's address to the joint session of Congress

President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.

ABC News - 6h

Zelenskyy meeting in Congress strikes different tone ahead of White House exchange

A group of bipartisan senators met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday ahead of the tense exchange between the Ukrainian leader, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.

ABC News - 4h

Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy

The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...

The Hill - 5h

How Caleb Williams' rookie contract gives the Bears a window of opportunity | Inside Coverage

The clock is already ticking for Chicago as it tries to build around its promising young QB.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Activist ValueAct spots an overlooked opportunity at Liberty Live Group. How the move might pay off

Liberty Live represents Liberty Media Group’s ownership stake in Live Nation. The stock trades at a sharp discount to the entertainment and ticketing giant.

CNBC - 6d

USMNT's Josh Sargent can't stop scoring for Norwich, eyes USA soccer return: 'I want to take my opportunity'

The American striker has been in sensational form for the Canaries but wants to carry that over to the red, white and blue

CBS Sports - 5d

As spring games disappear, teams are losing opportunities to connect with 'regular' fans -- and make new ones

Spring games have long provided an affordable way for whole families to enjoy college football together

CBS Sports - 3d

How opportunity awaits AJ Allmendinger, one of NASCAR's best road racers, at Circuit of the Americas

Allmendinger spoke to CBS Sports ahead of COTA, where he figures to contend for a win that could make his whole season

CBS Sports - 1d

California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...

NBC News - 5d

Flavor Flav objects after getting name-checked in Congress: 'Don't drag me into negative politics'

Flavor Flav is attempting to stop the clock when it comes to lawmakers name-checking him in Congress. "I voted against the budget yesterday, not because I'm not for decreasing taxes, but because ...