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Morning Report — Democrats target Trump but battle each other
In today's issue: Looming budget and tax battles in Congress threaten Democratic lawmakers, who are in open, internal revolt, even as weakened party leaders say they can thwart President Trump and ...The Hill - 4d -
Senate Democrats call for USDA funding for local food banks, schools to be restored
Senate Democrats called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore funding to local food banks and schools, after it canceled $1 billion in food purchase programs throughout the ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats in search of unity after internal disagreements over averted government shutdown
Senator Chuck Schumer's sudden change of position on the budget last week in the face of a government shutdown deadline seems to have left Democrats without a clear direction. CBS News ...CBS News - 4d -
Steve Kornacki: Democratic Party popularity hits new low in poll
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the key takeaways from the new NBC News poll looking into the Democratic Party and President Trump's job ...NBC News - 4d -
Fallout continues among Democrats over Schumer support for GOP spending bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has faced criticism from other Democrats for his decision to break with the party and vote to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government last week. ...CBS News - 3d -
Democrats see lines of attack form against Trump on economy
Democrats see a political opportunity in the mounting frustration over President Trump’s handling of the economy. New polls have shown signs of disappointment with Trump amid the stock market ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrat Bennet on Schumer: ‘It’s important … to know when it’s time to go’
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.) didn’t call on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to resign from his leadership position but argued it’s important “to know when it’s time to go.” ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Democrat questions what Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez have 'actually done'
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D) revealed some of her frustration with progressives who are criticizing mainstream Democrats for not doing enough to oppose President Trump during a fiery town hall ...The Hill - 11h -
'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence
Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."NBC News - Mar. 9 -
House narrowly passes six-month funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans voiced confidence that they can push through a stopgap funding bill and avert a government shutdown at the end of this week.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House
President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Want to make more money selling your house? Mention these features in the listing.
As spring homebuying season approaches, homeowners who mention features including ‘teak’ and ’soapstone’ in their for-sale listing could get better offers on their houses.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
White House allegedly asked for updates on arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: Attorney
Mahmoud Khalil said that he overheard federal agents detaining him say that the White House was asking for an update on his arrest, his attorney alleges.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Housing secretary wants to move out of 'ugliest building in DC'
HUD Secretary Scott Turner is hoping to relocate the agency's headquarters, which is currently housed in the Weaver building, a Brutalist architecture-styled building that was once considered a ...The Hill - 3d -
San Diego State plays in MWC Tournament against the Boise State
The San Diego State Aztecs take on the Boise State Broncos in the MWC TournamentABC News - Mar. 12 -
Experts say Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported without due process
The White House says the secretary of state can revoke the visa of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- but experts tell ABC News it can't happen without due process.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Morning Report — Trump hails Education Department shrinkage
In today’s issue: The Education Department will be dismantled and give states greater autonomy over education, President Trump vowed during a White House event Thursday intended to showcase a ...The Hill - 15h -
Musk PAC offering $100 for Wisconsin petition signatures opposing 'activist judges'
Tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk is giving away $100 to registered voters in Wisconsin to sign a petition against "activist judges" and flip the state Supreme Court seat.The Hill - 12h -
How the SailGP Championship Is Like Formula 1 on Water
From towering catamarans racing at 60 M.P.H. to $12.8 million in prize money, here’s everything to know about the global competition.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
The Persians — Sanam Mahloudji’s moving, madcap saga of women in exile
A relentlessly entertaining exploration of Iranian-American immigrant life, longlisted for the Women’s Prize for FictionFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Mixed emotion! Italian duo take home BNP Paribas Open mixed-doubles title
In a tense championship match on Stadium 3 it was an Italian pair that came out on top and will share $100,000 first prizeYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Joaquin Niemann is trying to win LIV Golf Singapore, but he's also pining for this major
Joaquin Niemann wants to win LIV Golf Singapore, but he knows there's an even bigger prize looming.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
The GoBlackKnights.com Bracket Challenge Is Back!
GBK is holding a basketball bracket challenge for the Men's NCAA Tournament and we have prizes to offerYahoo Sports - 4d -
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43ABC News - 4d -
Nub's Nob celebrates spring skiing with Soaker Cup
Gavin Galbraith, 18, took home the top prize during the Soaker Cup on Saturday at Nub's Nob.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jazz great Herbie Hancock on playing with Miles Davis, AI, and why the piano makes him cry
Herbie Hancock on 80 years of playing the piano and being this year's recipient of the Polar Music Prize.BBC News - 3d -
Women’s March Madness teams are being paid for the first time — but they’re splitting $200 million less than the men
Players won’t receive any of the prize money themselves, but their schools’ basketball programs and athletic departments reap the rewards.MarketWatch - 3d -
In a North Carolina season that leaves much to be desired, Cade Tyson waits for a moment that never comes
Tyson, the prized transfer, watched North Carolina's season slip away. It was not supposed to be this wayCBS Sports - 44m -
Oklahoma State, Wichita State meet in NIT
Wichita State Shockers (19-14, 9-11 AAC) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-17, 7-14 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State and Wichita State meet in the ...ABC News - 3d -
First-ever White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy
The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the ...NBC News - Mar. 7 -
Al Green censure highlights increased appetite for retribution in House
A formal House reprimand didn't contain the fallout from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) interrupting President Trump’s speech to Congress, showing how petty fights and demands for retribution have become ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoots armed ‘suicidal’ man near White House
The Secret Service reports it shot a man near the White House after agents were alerted to a “suicidal individual” in the area. They say the shooting happened “following an armed confrontation with ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency. ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Here's what is in the House GOP's plan to avoid a partial government shutdown
Another government shutdown is looming. If there's no deal by Friday, there will be a partial shutdown with major implications from military paychecks to air travel. Over the weekend, House ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
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 - Mar. 10 -
House Rules Committee advances GOP’s stopgap ahead of shutdown deadline
The House Rules Committee voted Monday night to advance the GOP's bill to avert a government shutdown, dispatching the measure to the full chamber for consideration ahead of Friday's deadline. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11
