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Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms

House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.

ABC News - 1d

Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his family

Financial Times - 1d

Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

ABC News - 7h

Migrant Boats Capsize Off Yemen and Djibouti, U.N. Says

The missing people were on two boats that capsized off Yemen, which is on a major route for migrants trying to reach Gulf countries for work.

The New York Times - 5d

AppLovin short-seller urges exclusion of the stock from S&P 500 index

Short-seller firm Fuzzy Panda Research is trying to keep shares of AppLovin out of the S&P 500, accusing the company of fraudulent ad-tech practices.

CNBC - 5d

Sam Bankman-Fried Lobbies Trump Associates in Hopes of a Pardon

Mr. Bankman-Fried’s family and allies are trying to help him escape a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.

The New York Times - 5d

Abrdn’s Rebrand Reversal and a History of Corporate Missteps

A British investment firm restored most of the vowels to its name after a widely ridiculed revamp that showed the pitfalls of trying to look cool in the digital age.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump Wants to Kill Carried Interest. Wall Street Will Fight to Keep It.

President Trump has been trying to eliminate the tax loophole, which benefits Wall Street, but Congressional Republicans may stand in the way.

The New York Times - 4d

How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac

If the game you want to play is only available for Windows, here are three things you can try to get it running on your Mac.

Wired - 4d

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy

Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.

The New York Times - 2d

L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.

The New York Times - 2d

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.

The New York Times - 2d

Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO

"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.

CNBC - 19h

Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites

In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary

The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 to ...

The Hill - 2d

Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...

CBS News - 1d

Lone Democrat to back House GOP spending bill explains decision

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) defied House Democratic leadership on Tuesday when he voted for the GOP’s bill to avert a government shutdown — the only one in the caucus to support the stopgap. ...

The Hill - 1d

Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump

Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...

The Guardian - 14h

Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations

The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.

Inc. - 5d

Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms

The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.

NBC News - 4d

What We Know About the Clashes in Syria

Scores have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.

The New York Times - 4d

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - 4d

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 - 3d

Sources: Rockets' Thompson (ankle) out 2 weeks

Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days because of a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

One Person Missing After Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in the North Sea

A container ship hit a stationary U.S.-flagged oil tanker on Monday, forcing the crews to abandon ship. A search for a missing crew member ended Monday night.

The New York Times - 1d

Packed passenger train possibly hijacked in Pakistan terrorist attack

The Balochistan Liberation Army claims it killed 6 security forces and seized a Pakistani passenger train carrying about 500 people in a remote, mountainous region.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

Pakistan rescues remaining hostages after militants kill 100 people in train hijack

Pakistani forces have freed 190 passengers from a train that was hijacked by militants, as fighting continued to free more hostages held by militants in explosives-filled vests.

NBC News - 17h

What Products Could Europe Levy in Retaliation to Trump’s Tariffs?

The European Union wants to force the United States to the negotiating table with retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products, including some from Republican strongholds.

The New York Times - 18h

Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.

Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”

The New York Times - 9h

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

ABC News - 7h

Christians Are Pressing Trump to Clear a Path for Israel to Annex the West Bank

Some 80 percent of white, evangelical Christians voted for President Trump. Now, some want a policy change that could undermine a future Palestinian state.

The New York Times - 4d

‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

The annual commemoration of the event paid homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and brought calls to recommit to the fight for equality.

NBC News - 3d

Details on House GOP bill to avoid government shutdown

House Republicans are expected to vote on a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

CBS News - 2d

Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns

President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.

The New York Times - 2d

GOP gets the upper hand on spending, with improbable help from the hard right

Many hard-right members voted Tuesday for their first stopgap spending bill ever. “I’m as stunned as anybody else,” said Rep. Andy Biggs.

Politico - 1d

NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

Companies like East Goes Global manage accounts for N.B.A. players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.

The New York Times - 18h

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.

NBC News - 10h

U.S. Army soldiers accused of selling classified materials to China

Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - 5d

'France a hard team to stop' - Ireland lick wounds as Grand Slam hopes end

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby questions the awarding of France's second try while lamenting his side's wasteful display in Saturday's Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

BBC News - 4d

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