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Democratic leadership questions loom over Congress' return
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.CBS News - 1d -
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 -
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Two Astronauts on an 8-Day Mission That Turned Into a 9-Month Odyssey
An interview with Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose planned short mission to space turned into an adventure lasting much, much longer.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Arizona Diamondbacks' Jordan Montgomery turns in crisp performance vs Colorado Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery turned in a crisp performance on Monday vs. the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Getting tour card 'turned my life around' - Lipscombe
Adam Lipscombe says that his first taste of action on the PDC tour has turned his life around.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of chaos".BBC News - 3h -
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The small-town mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China
Alice Guo's star was on the rise in the Philippines - until alleged links to a scam operation led to her downfall.BBC News - 1d -
Why did John Cena turn heel in WWE? 16-time world champion explains his decision in scathing promo
Cena spoke for the first time since turning on Cody Rhodes at the Elimination ChamberCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Race for IOC Presidency Turns Increasingly Harsh as Decision Day Looms
With the winner instantly becoming the most prominent sports official in the world, the high-stakes campaign for president of the International Olympic Committee has turned increasingly harsh.The New York Times - 6d -
Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls
A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.CNBC - 4d -
GOP lawmakers tackle challenge of turning Trump actions into laws
Republican lawmakers who are jubilant about President Trump’s flurry of executive orders and actions reshaping the government are staring down a challenge: making those changes last by turning them ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Eddie Howe: Carabao Cup win can be turning point for Newcastle United
Eddie Howe believes winning the Carabao Cup can be a “turning point” in the history of Newcastle United. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of the interval to give the Magpies a deser...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump turns to deadly force in Middle East peace push
President Trump gave a green light to Israel’s deadly strikes on Gaza early Tuesday, which shattered the fragile ceasefire in place since January, marking a violent turn in his push for peace in ...The Hill - 6d -
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn
Group says reporters at independent outlets suffer ‘constant harassment, physical attacks and smear campaigns’. Press freedom in Serbia is facing a “dangerous turning point” after mounting pressure ...The Guardian - 2d -
Infinite Realms turns fantasy books into living, breathing game worlds with help of AI
Infinite Realms wants to turn beloved fantasy books with big followings into living, breathing game worlds.VentureBeat - Mar. 7 -
How a refugee turned trauma into triumph
A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped amid tragedy and violence to build a new life in the U.S.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
US port operators turn to automation
Terminals increasingly look to robots amid rising demandFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Chinese shares turn positive for the year
CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Democrats Wore Pink to Protest Trump’s Congress Speech. But Was It a Moment?
But is this really a “Barbie” moment?The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines
Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
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Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways
The Senate approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline Friday evening, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Republicans in Congress weigh tax increase for top university endowments
Elite US schools including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton could see levies on investment gains raised as high as 21%Financial Times - Mar. 15 -
How Congress could — but probably won't — impeach a federal judge
The attacks on the judiciary by Donald Trump and his allies have increased in recent days, with calls to impeach a judge who ruled against the president on deportations.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.The New York Times - 6d -
How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More
President Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential power has become the defining characteristic of his second term.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump calls for judge's impeachment, but it's unlikely Congress could remove him
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?CBS News - 5d -
Congress’s priorities are clear: Israel military aid over domestic needs
The American public deserves transparency on why cuts are made to essential programs while military aid remains sacrosanct.The Hill - 4d -
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Congress Wants to Kill Section 230. Here’s Why That Law Is Important for Businesses
A repeal of Section 230 could impact all sorts of businesses that operate online, from social media companies to retailers.Inc. - 4d -
Judge to decide if Columbia can share student disciplinary records with Congress
A judge will hear arguments over whether to extend an order that stops Columbia University from sharing student disciplinary records with a House committee.ABC News - 16h -
Lawmakers relaunch bipartisan Sneaker Caucus to help 'restore the sole of Congress'
At a time when many lawmakers have seemingly kicked bipartisanship to the curb, at least two shoe-crazed House members on opposite sides of the aisle are hoping a shared love of sneakers could help ...The Hill - 13h
