Capitol agenda: Battle of the budgets coming next week

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House Budget chair floats framework for advancing Trump agenda in closed-door meeting

House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) floated a framework for advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda during a private meeting of panel members Tuesday morning, sources told ...
The Hill - 1h
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man United battling for Huijsen

Dean Huijsen's performances for Bournemouth have caught the attention of Real Madrid and Man Utd. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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House leaders bullish on budget markup

Politico - 3h
Capitol agenda: Johnson's new budget plan, Dems' shutdown dilemma

Politico - 5h
What Comes After OnlyFans?

Fandom revolutionized sex work and remapped the parameters of connection across social media. The question now is, how real are you willing to get?
Wired - 6h
Ratcliffe's Ineos blames cost-cutting for legal battle with NZ rugby

Ineos blames "cost-saving measures" across its business for an alleged "breach" of its sponsorship of New Zealand Rugby.
BBC News - 9h
Johnson quietly shops new budget blueprint

The rough plan would cut less spending than hard-liners want while also scaling back potential tax cuts.
Politico - 15h
Capitol agenda: The rundown on reconciliation, Vought vote, Netanyahu visit

Politico - 5d
Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer’s battle of weaknesses

Muddled purposes push main parties down in polls, with Tory leader’s biggest challenge being the Liberal Democrats
Financial Times - 8h
White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda

The nation may be edging closer to a constitutional crisis as senior White House officials bristle over a string of court orders stymieing Trump’s agenda.
NBC News - 14h
Kinetic's Next Phasmophobia Updates Come With Extensive Map Reworks, Improved Seasonal Events

Kinetic Games revealed its 2025 roadmap for Phasmophobia updates in a new blog post , including two new modifications to how ghost hunts work and plans for extensive map reworks. None of these ...
GameSpot - 21h
12:30 Report — Trump’s immigration agenda hits a snag

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Either the morning after the Super Bowl should be a holiday or the game should happen earlier in the day. How do we make this happen? In this edition: Another ...
The Hill - 23h
Trump’s budget cuts are unconstitutional

These are not presidential decisions to make but rather are legislative mandates. Congress is our only hope.
The Hill - 1d
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Peak of All Rap Battles?

The first rapper to headline the N.F.L.’s biggest stage solo made his Drake diss “Not Like Us” the centerpiece of his set at the expense of a larger statement.
The New York Times - 1d
House, Senate Republicans race each other to advance Trump agenda

House and Senate Republicans are racing each other this week to see who can advance President Trump’s sprawling domestic agenda, as the two chambers move forward with their contrasting legislative ...
The Hill - 1d
Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, on Sunday defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the delay in unveiling a budget resolution. In an interview on ...
The Hill - 2d
No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader

Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.
BBC News - 2d
Decision on Aaron Rodgers's Jets future could come as soon as this week

The signs keep pointing to a split.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth

Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potential
Financial Times - 2d
Mark Williams trade rescinded: What comes next for Lakers on buyout market and in the offseason

The Lakers' present and future look drastically different without Williams
CBS Sports - 2d
Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue

Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region
ABC News - 3d
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...
NBC News - 3d
The battle for Arctic supremacy

Melting ice will create new challenges and opportunities in an emerging global contest for dominance
Financial Times - 3d
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks

The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.
NBC News - 3d
Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.
BBC News - 3d
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week

The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.
The New York Times - 3d
Italy and Wales in battle of respect in Rome

Wales aim to end a 13-Test losing run while Italy feel they are not shown enough respect by other rugby nations.
BBC News - 3d
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
NBC News - 3d
Sudanese military reports sweeping gains in battle for capital

Army making rapid advances across the country and closing in on RSF-held Republican Palace in Khartoum. Sudan’s brutal civil war appears to be approaching a decisive phase as the country’s military ...
The Guardian - 4d
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option
ABC News - 4d
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director

Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
The New York Times - 4d
Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.
Politico - 4d
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.
CBS News - 4d
Inside the Elon Musk-Jim Jordan ‘mind meld’ shaking up Capitol Hill

Musk has a White House office and growing pull across federal agencies. Now he's burrowed into the House Judiciary Committee.
Politico - 5d

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Canned tuna sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's, Costco recalled in multiple states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall on canned tuna products sold at several different retailers including Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Costco.
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