Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

Romania's president announces resignation under pressure from far-right

One Romanian political analyst says President Klaus Iohannis' decision to resign means "the populists can say they won."

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College basketball rankings: Why Auburn deserves to be voted the No. 1 team in the country

The Tigers are ranked No. 1 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - 56m

The Democratic Party is not dead yet

Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.

The Hill - 1h

Trump reimposes "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran

President Trump has restored his "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran as Iranians mark 46 years since their Islamic revolution. Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National ...

CBS News - 1h

Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump

Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.

The Hill - 2h

Postecoglou backs players amid growing pressure

Two cup exits have left Tottenham staring at the prospect of another trophyless season and Ange Postecoglou facing perhaps his biggest crisis at the club.

ESPN - 2h

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups

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France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.

Macron announced the mammoth investment sum ahead of France's AI Action Summit, where world leaders and tech bosses are gathering in Paris this week.

CNBC - 6h

RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote

This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to protect medicine and science -- ...

ABC News - 20h

Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace

Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.

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House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

NBC News - 1d

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.

Wired - 2d

FireAid benefit show will keep streaming for another year

The broadcast of the FireAid benefit concert, which took place Jan. 30 at Inglewood's Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, will stay in circulation on multiple platforms.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

Politico - 4d

Capitol agenda: The rundown on reconciliation, Vought vote, Netanyahu visit

Politico - 4d

UK lacks coherent rural policy, says environment committee chair

Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protest

Financial Times - 11h

Ecuador votes for president, with the conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer in the lead

Ecuador’s presidential election Sunday is shaping up to be a repeat of the 2023 race, when voters chose a young, conservative millionaire over the leftist protégée of the country’s most influential ...

NBC News - 19h

Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis

Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake

Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labour

Financial Times - 1d

'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace

Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.

NBC News - 1d

Resist City pressure to hit cash Isas, building societies tell Reeves

Curbing tax breaks on popular savings product would reduce funding for mortgages and business loans, UK chancellor warned

Financial Times - 1d

Modi’s BJP wins Delhi vote for first time in almost 3 decades

Indian prime minister’s party regains control of capital’s legislative assembly ahead of Trump meeting

Financial Times - 1d

Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.

The New York Times - 1d

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 2d

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.

BBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

Vote counting is underway in high-stakes state election in the New Delhi region

Vote counting started in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, with TV exit polls predicting a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling ...

ABC News - 2d

Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

The New York Times - 2d

As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 2d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 2d

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 2d

Giants' Malik Nabers finishes fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting

In a stacked class of offensive rookies, Giants wideout Malik Nabers finished top five in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting on Thursday night.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NCAA committee to consider coaches’ proposal to combat ‘unethical behavior’ of fake injuries

Feigning injuries, sometimes at the coach’s instruction, has become a tactic defenses use to slow down tempo offenses or as a way for an offense to avoid a delay of game penalty or get an extra ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Physics That Keeps a Crowd From Becoming a Stampede

A group of scientists studying the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, believe there’s a way to predict the motions of a large crowd.

The New York Times - 5d

Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

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