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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 - Mar. 11

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 - Mar. 13

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.

BBC News - Mar. 13

City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community

City councilors voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs

House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Democrats, forget about politics and focus on the people

Whether or not they vote to shut down the government today, Democrats have proven one thing: They are really bad at messaging.

The Hill - 6d

Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal

Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.

BBC News - 6d

Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.

NBC News - 4d

2025 NCAA Tournament bracket expert picks: No. 1 seeds predicted before Selection Sunday show

How our CBS Sports college basketball experts would vote if they were on the selection committee

CBS Sports - 4d

How did Nasa's Suni and Butch fill nine months in space?

The astronauts had a Christmas feast on the International Space Station and even voted in the US election.

BBC News - 2d

Poll: Who was the high school Wrestler of the Year in Battle Creek area?

Vote here for the 2024-25 Battle Creek Enquirer 'Readers Choice' High School Wrestler of the Year

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NFL releases official language of Packers' anti-tush push rule change proposal

The Eagles' version of the quarterback sneak will be banned if the Packers can convince 23 other teams to vote for their proposed new rule.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Seb Coe humiliated as Kirsty Coventry becomes new Olympics president

Lord Coe’s bid to become president of the International Olympic Committee has ended in defeat, with Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe winning the vote.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

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 - Mar. 10

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 - Mar. 10

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 - Mar. 11

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 - Mar. 11

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 - Mar. 12

Spirit win NWSL Challenge Cup in PK shootout

The Washington Spirit won the NWSL Challenge Cup on Thursday defeating the Orlando Pride 4-2 in a penalty shootout, thanks to a crucial save by Aubrey Kingsbury.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Mitch McConnell made our country worse

Despite his decades towering over Washington as a top GOP leader, he is now eclipsed by President Trump’s takeover of his party.

The Hill - Mar. 10

Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.

CBS News - Mar. 10

As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents

A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump takes his plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to narrow nationwide injunctions that have blocked the president’s plan to end automatic birthright citizenship.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Core special teams player Nick Bellore re-signs with Commanders

The Commanders re-signed linebacker/core special teams player Nick Bellore to a two-year deal Thursday, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Detroit Pistons rally in 2nd half, but flop in final minutes of 129-125 loss to Wizards

Detroit Pistons score: Cade Cunningham had 38 points and went 20-for-21 at the line, but the Pistons fell to the last-place Washington Wizards.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts

Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.

NBC News - 6d

As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up

A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.

The Hill - 6d

D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.

NBC News - 6d

As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again

New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

CNBC - 6d

Cowboys bolster roster with a familiar face returning to the Dallas defensive line

After a one-year stint with the Washington Commanders, Dante Fowler Jr. is returning to the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal following breakout year.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

How America weaponised the world’s economy

Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivals

Financial Times - 5d

With 100 Pounds of Blue Pigment, an Artist Conjures Spirits of the Past

The ghost of George Washington Carver hangs over the studio of Amanda Williams, where hues are inspired by the Alabama soil Black farmers worked.

The New York Times - 5d

A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way

As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.

The New York Times - 5d

Commanders select offensive tackle in latest mock draft

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso released his latest mock draft and predicts the Washington Commanders will select offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024

Washington Commanders QB Jeff Driskel served as the third-string quarterback last season. He played one snap and received a bonus.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ukraine ready to 'do everything' to achieve ceasefire, Zelenskyy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin "stole" another week of war in Ukraine despite a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Washington and Kyiv, Ukraine's president said.

ABC News - 3d

Detroit Red Wings continue to slide down playoff standings after 4-1 loss to Capitals

Detroit Red Wings score: The Washington Capitals ran away with the game in the third period, winning 4-1 in a game that was close early.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hugh Bonneville stars in an impressively poised revival of 'Uncle Vanya' at Berkeley Rep

Hugh Bonneville stars in 'Uncle Vanya,' a co-production between Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Washington, D.C.'s Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Simon Godwin.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Commanders rework Deebo Samuel's contract to guarantee $17 million in 2025 salary, AP source says

Deebo Samuel and the Washington Commanders have reworked the wide receiver's contract to guarantee $17 million this season with $3 million in additional incentives, according to a person with ...

Yahoo Sports - 23h

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