Capitol agenda: Big, beautiful budget on life support

Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters

Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.

Politico - 4d

Can Mike Johnson deliver Trump's "big beautiful bill"?

House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to build support for the Trump-endorsed budget proposal ahead of an expected floor vote this week. Senate Republicans passed their own budget plan Friday. ...

CBS News - 23h

House Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agenda

House Republican leaders are eying a high-stakes vote this week on a sweeping budget resolution to pass President Donald Trump's agenda.

NBC News - 1d

Conservatives threaten to tank House budget vote needed to advance Trump agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he is plowing forward this week with a vote on House Republicans' multi-trillion-dollar budget blueprint, a crucial test for President Donald Trump's legislative ...

NBC News - 6h

Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'

The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...

NBC News - 4d

Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...

The Guardian - 5h

Jeffries says Johnson's budget plan could lead to big Medicaid cuts

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is warning that House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget proposal would lead to Medicaid cuts. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 2h

Spiral kick back in fashion – and it is beautiful to behold

Oh, the spiral is so back.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Red Card Fighting Trump’s Deportation Agenda

The “red card” lists practical tips and legal rights for immigrants who might find themselves targeted by federal agents. It has received nine million orders since Donald Trump was elected. Miriam ...

The New York Times - 2d

Emery: 'Support' vital for 'fantastic' Rashford

Unai Emery said Marcus Rashford's performance off the bench in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday was "fantastic."

ESPN - 2d

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Friday following a press conference with other Proud Boys members and Oath Keepers’ founder ...

The Hill - 4d

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near U.S. Capitol

The alleged incident occurred at a gathering Enrique Tarrio was taking part in with other members of the Proud Boys, along with Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.

CBS News - 4d

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested at the United States Capitol on Friday.

ABC News - 3d

The government's chief watchdog goes to Capitol Hill for first time in DOGE era

Elon Musk and allies have portrayed DOGE as if no one has been hunting for waste or inefficiency, but the GAO is the government's established chief watchdog.

NBC News - 7h

Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster

At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.

The New York Times - 4d

5 Podcasts About Beauty, Skin Care and Self-Care

Cutting through the marketing noise and TikTok trends, these shows deliver unbiased, straightforward tips on everything from serums to supplements.

The New York Times - 3d

'Nightmare visit to beauty spot made me infamous on Tiktok'

Chelsea Coltart - whose car got damaged and was fined in the Peak District - wants to warn others.

BBC News - 2d

Can Mecca, Australasia’s top beauty store, go global?

The retailer is opening a mega flagship in Melbourne. It’s all part of a plan to make-up the world

Financial Times - 17h

Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital

Romans gathered again outside Gemelli Hospital, placing flowers and candles and offering prayers for Pope Francis. The pontiff has been in the hospital nearly a week with pneumonia. Seth Doane ...

CBS News - 4d

Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’

US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...

The Guardian - 4d

Lab-Grown Meat Gains Support in Nebraska

Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups.

Inc. - 4d

PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

BBC News - 2d

House GOP plan to pass Trump agenda set to face key test

The House GOP’s plan to pass a large chunk of President Trump’s agenda is set to face a key test this week when the conference looks to adopt a budget resolution, which would set the legislative ...

The Hill - 1d

A British politician is charged with taking bribes to boost Russia's agenda in Ukraine

Yahoo News - 1d

Johnson makes 'prayer request' ahead of critical vote on Trump agenda bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asked for prayers as he prepares to bring the House’s budget reconciliation resolution, the vehicle for President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, for a floor vote ...

The Hill - 1d

In Rome, talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda

An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the agenda

ABC News - 19h

Progressives launch campaign against Trump, GOP tax agenda

Progressives have launched their first organized campaign against Republicans’ tax agenda, urging Democratic lawmakers and activists to fight jointly against what they say will be tax breaks for ...

The Hill - 6h

12:30 Report — GOP at odds over Trump’s agenda

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Welcome! It’s a beautiful day in Washington. Spring is so close I can feel it. 🌸 Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 56° (Find your weather here). In today's edition: Trump’s agenda ...

The Hill - 5h

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, who was granted clemency by President Donald Trump last month, was arrested outside the Capitol and charged with assaulting a female protester.

NBC News - 3d

Enrique Tarrio, Ex-Proud Boys Leader, Arrested on Charges of Assault Outside Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, who was pardoned for his role in the Capitol attack, had appeared with other Jan. 6 defendants outside the very building at the center of the riot that sent many of them to prison.

The New York Times - 4d

Proud Boys ex-leader Enrique Tarrio arrested for assault near US Capitol

Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio strike protester at gathering he attended with Oath Keepers’ Stewart Rhodes . Enrique Tarrio , a former national leader of the far-right group the Proud ...

The Guardian - 4d

Greenland’s Big Moment

Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.

The New York Times - 4d

Germany Is in Big Trouble

Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.

The New York Times - 4d

WATCH: How to add joy to your life

Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.

ABC News - 6d

Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD

Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition.

BBC News - 5d

Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life

The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.

The New York Times - 4d

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

BBC News - 2d

"Weathering" and its effect on poor health and life expectancy

Arline Geronimus' research shows how societal pressures like institutional racism, classism, financial stressors or the environmental can impact not just the length of life, but also the quality of ...

CBS News - 2d

Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition

The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopolies

Financial Times - 1d

Capitol agenda: Big, beautiful budget on life support

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