Capitol Agenda Gop Expectations on Trumps Speech

37 percent of contracts on DOGE list not expected to save any money

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has initiated the process to terminate roughly 1,125 government contracts, however 37 percent of those cancellations aren’t expected to yield any ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Doge are expected to produce no savings – live

Almost 40% of federal contracts canceled as part of Doge’s cost-cutting efforts aren’t expected to save government any money, Trump administration’s own data shows. It’s coming down to the wire for ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Travis Kelce expected to return next season, Chiefs GM says

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that he anticipates star tight end Travis Kelce will return for the final season of his contract in 2025.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Chiefs GM expects 'fired up' Kelce to play in '25

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that he expects Travis Kelce to play in 2025 after his most recent conversation with the star tight end.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Bengals' top exec dangles bold expectation for Chase contract

After attempts to reach a long-term deal last offseason proved fruitless, the Bengals appear to be extending an olive branch to their triple crown-winning receiver.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

Palestinian prisoners expected to be released as ceasefire deal impasse resolved

The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA

Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Luis Rubiales Is Gone. Can Spain’s Women’s Team Expect Change?

After the former head of the Spanish football federation was found guilty of sexual assault, players are still waiting for some improvements.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations as it starts to break out of sales slump

Lowe's followed rival Home Depot in reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Teladoc shares tumble on wider-than-expected loss, disappointing revenue guidance

Teladoc shares fell after the company reported fourth-quarter results that showed slowing revenue growth and weak guidance.

CNBC - Feb. 26

C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down

C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Lenders Say SBA’s 7(a) Portfolio Is ‘Alarming.’ Expect Fees to Return

It’s all but certain that fees will be reintroduced to the Small Business Administration’s bread-and-butter loan program.

Inc. - 6d

Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs

The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."

CBS News - 6d

UK house prices rise more than expected in February

Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in April

Financial Times - 6d

German inflation stays unchanged at hotter-than-expected 2.8% in February

The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.

CNBC - 5d

Fed's favorite core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January, as expected

The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.

CNBC - 5d

US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases

Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald Trump

Financial Times - 5d

Polls open in Germany's Hamburg with centre-left SPD expected to win

Yahoo News - 4d

Julius Randle reportedly expected to return to Timberwolves' lineup Sunday vs. Suns

Randle, the Timberwolves' second-leading scorer, has missed the team's past 13 games with a groin injury.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

My Employee Keeps Telling Me His ‘Expectations’ of Me

I think he’s trying to manage me — but he’s doing it badly.

Inc. - 2d

Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Coming Tuesday, But Don't Expect It To Improve Performance

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting an update on March 4, one that will bring a number of bug fixes to address issues players have encountered continuing the game's story and unlocking key features. ...

GameSpot - 2d

Treasury yields end at lowest levels in months as ISM data misses expectations

Yields on U.S. government debt finished lower for a second session on Monday after data from the Institute for Supply Management came in below expectations and Tuesday’s scheduled implementation of ...

MarketWatch - 2d

US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble

Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loom

Financial Times - 2d

Morgan Stanley now expects the ECB to cut on Thursday and again in April

Morgan Stanley says it now expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in April as it, like the market, expects a rate cut at Thursday’s meeting.

MarketWatch - 2d

Nordstrom posts better-than-expected earnings ahead of going-private transaction

The company is not offering guidance for 2025 or hosting an earnings call, as it prepares to go private.

MarketWatch - 1d

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy

After a difficult divorce, Samaiya Mushtaq found the love of her life — and the courage to support his volunteer work in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

First-time driver's guide to car insurance: What to expect

Understanding car insurance basics is a vital first step for every new driver. Here's everything to consider now.

CBS News - 22h

This analyst says Tesla deliveries will be 16% below expectations. Musk is part of the problem.

Baird analysts are concerned that Wall Street is far too optimistic over Tesla’s first-quarter delivery numbers.

MarketWatch - 4h

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

ABC News - Feb. 19

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington

ABC News - Feb. 21

French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".

BBC News - Feb. 21

As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe

The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.

The Hill - Feb. 22

The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards Speech: ‘Empathy Is Not Weak or Woke’

While some stars have been less politically outspoken this awards season, she issued a call to action as she accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Farm inheritance tax protesters target Reed conference speech

The environment secretary is met with blaring tractor horns as he tries to win over farmers.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Timothée Chalamet’s Bold SAG Speech Is a Master Class in Personal Branding

The actor made a declaration about his ambitions not just to his peers, but to the entire industry.

Inc. - 5d

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