Senate Passes Defense

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 2d

House Democrats add Latino-heavy districts to most vulnerable list for 2026

The DCCC released its "frontline list" to shape the midterm map on where they’ll play defense.

Politico - 6d

Pentagon to Look at Buying More Commercial Software

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the DoD to prioritize alter its software acquisition process.

Inc. - 4d

Myles Garrett extension: 10 highest-paid non-quarterbacks in NFL after Browns star gets market-resetting deal

The Browns 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year edge rusher made history off the field

CBS Sports - 2d

Fighter jets again intercept aircraft near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

The North American Aerospace Defense Command said the most recent incident occurred Sunday.

The Hill - 2d

Giants signing Paulson Adebo: New York strengthens secondary by adding former Saints CB

New York boosts a defense that only generated 15 takeaways in 2024 (fifth-fewest in NFL)

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Broncos reportedly land former star 49ers defenders Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga

The Broncos will sign both former 49ers with the hope they can stay healthy and upgrade a defense that's already one of the NFL's best.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Packers signing Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report

Green Bay spends to strengthen its secondary for the second year in a row under defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

CBS Sports - 1d

Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer

The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.

The New York Times - 1d

Report: Derek Barnett returning to Texans

Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was one of three Senate Republicans to vote Monday against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s nominee to head the ...

The Hill - 1d

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Wired - 5d

DE Rousseau signs 4-year extension with Bills

The Bills continued a trend of agreeing to extensions with their own draft picks, signing defensive end Greg Rousseau to a four-year extension.

ESPN - 4d

Myles Garrett, Browns reportedly agree on contract extension to make him highest-paid non-QB in NFL history

The new deal comes after Garrett requested a trade and Browns owner Jimmy Haslem reportedly refused to meet with the star defensive end.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

Kawhi Leonard drains game-winning floater as time expires to lift Clippers past Kings

"Pretty much read the defense got to a spot on the floor and was able to get a shot off," Leonard said in his classically understated fashion.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Source: Falcons cut longtime fan favorite Jarrett

In a somewhat surprising move, the Atlanta Falcons are moving on from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, one of their franchise players over the last decade.

ESPN - 1d

Report: DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on 1-year, $2.7 million deal

The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Titans pick up LB Cody Barton with 3-year, $21 million deal: Report

The Tennessee Titans are strengthening their defensive line, signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year, $21 million deal, per NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bengals to sign run-stopper T.J. Slaton

Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bills to sign former Rams DL Michael Hoecht to 3-year deal: Report

Per NFL Network, Buffalo is signing former Rams defensive lineman Michael Hoecht to a three-year deal with a maximum value of $24 million.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Patriots to add LB Robert Spillane

New England head coach Mike Vrabel is adding a linebacker, a position he should know a thing or two about, to his defense in the form of Robert Spillane.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

DE Reddick reaches deal with Bucs, sources say

Defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $14 million, including $12 million guaranteed, with the Buccaneers.

ESPN - 1d

How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.

NBC News - 1d

What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey

A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.

The New York Times - 58m

Shutdown watch: GOP favors short-term bill as Democrats express opposition

Congress has one week to pass a spending bill that would avert a shutdown, but lawmakers from both parties are not on the same page about how they'll move forward.

ABC News - 4d

House Republicans unveil spending plan with government shutdown deadline set for Friday

Republicans in the House released a stopgap spending plan over the weekend that would delay a government shutdown for at least six months, but it's unclear if they have the votes to pass the ...

CBS News - 2d

Barça to honor team doctor at Benfica UCL match

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said his team want to honour the memory of Carles Miñarro in the Champions League against Benfica on Tuesday after the team doctor unexpectedly passed away over the ...

ESPN - 2d

These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government

Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump's second term hit by looming budget showdown

The battle over the budget comes to a head this week as the continuing resolution passed late last year expires Friday. If Congress fails to act before the deadline, the federal government will ...

The Hill - 1d

Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.

NBC News - 1d

Barça 'determined' to win for team doctor who died

Barcelona forward Raphinha said the passing of team doctor Carles Miñarro made the players even more intent on putting on a show against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.

ESPN - 6h

How DOGE is already changing the spending process in Congress

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has done significant work in exposing wasteful government programs, but this has created a difficult situation for the Trump administration as they ...

The Hill - 6h

FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.

The New York Times - 6d

Sabres Reveal Numbers For Josh Norris & Jacob Bernard-Docker

The Buffalo Sabres made a big trade on March 7. They traded Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...

The Hill - 1d

Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...

The Hill - 21h

Republicans warn Trump not to let trade war drag as he doubles down on tariff threats

Senate Republicans are warning President Trump to not let his trade war drag on as his latest escalation sent Wall Street further into turmoil. Trump on Tuesday threatened to double tariffs on ...

The Hill - 18h

Murray says CDC nominee believes 'lie' on vaccine-autism link

Dave Weldon, President Trump’s nominee to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told a top Democratic senator that he believes there’s a link between vaccines and autism, and ...

The Hill - 40m

Patriots agree to trade Davon Godchaux to Saints

The Patriots gave veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to talk to other teams about a trade last month and that effort has worked out in a return to his home state.

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