Democrat Narrowly Flips California Seat in Last Uncalled Race of 2024

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - 2d

GOP lawmaker abruptly ends hearing after misgendering Democratic representative

A House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday was abruptly adjourned by Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) after he misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware). See the moment.

CBS News - 2d

An Elon Musk stablecoin? Democrats warn of a Big Tech crypto takeover.

Stablecoin bill could lead to a “privatization of the dollar,” according to crypto skeptic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

MarketWatch - 1d

Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.

NBC News - 1d

US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill

Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on Tuesday

Financial Times - 1d

Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’

Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisation. . Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Democratic-led states sue over dismantling of Education Department

The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.

CBS News - 23h

12:30 Report — Democrats play few cards in shutdown fight

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Today's forecast in DC: ☁️ 48° (Find your weather here) In this edition: White House abruptly yanks CDC nominee Senate Dems look for cover in funding battle ...

The Hill - 1d

Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”

The New York Times - 22h

Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle

The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."

CBS News - 19h

Democrats should back away from shutdown, Schumer says

Politico - 19h

Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer

Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.

ABC News - 18h

House Democrats stew over Schumer's capitulation on GOP funding bill

Politico - 15h

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - 2h

Schumer’s Retreat From a Government Shutdown Has Young Democrats Fuming

A generational divide, seen in newer lawmakers’ impatience with bipartisanship and for colleagues who don’t understand new media, has emerged as one of the deepest rifts within the party.

The New York Times - 1h

Senate to vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume

The Senate is expected to begin voting Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

CBS News - 1h

Balmain gives softness with an edge at Paris Fashion Week

Doja Cat took her front-row seat at Balmain’s fall show at Paris Fashion Week, fresh off her Oscars performance in a custom beaded Balmain gown

ABC News - Mar. 5

Check Out These $50 Bean Bag Chairs Based On Superheroes, Disney Characters, And More

If you need a comfortable seating option for your kids while gaming, bean bag chairs are a great solution. Not only are they comfortable and versatile, but they’re also available in a wide range of ...

GameSpot - 3d

Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme

Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid.

CBS News - 1d

5 takeaways from the feisty Wisconsin Supreme Court debate

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs and defended their track records on Wednesday night during their only debate for an open seat on the high court. ...

The Hill - 1d

Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

CBS News - 1d

Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)

Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.

VentureBeat - Mar. 6

Bracketology: First automatic bid to 2025 NCAA Tournament field on tap as regular season winds down

Jerry Palm looks at the March Madness landscape as the 2024-25 campaign nears an end

CBS Sports - 6d

NC State fires men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts after 8 seasons

Keatts coached the Wolfpack to three NCAA tournament bids during his six seasons in Raleigh and advanced to the Final Four in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Giants signing Paulson Adebo: New York strengthens secondary by adding former Saints CB

New York boosts a defense that only generated 15 takeaways in 2024 (fifth-fewest in NFL)

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Cowboys reportedly make KaVontae Turpin league's highest-paid special teams player

Turpin was named first-team All-Pro after logging two returns for touchdowns in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How AppLovin’s Meteoric Rise Led to an Allegation of Ad Fraud

It was the fastest-growing tech stock in 2024. Then came two reports—and the market started loving it less.

Inc. - 2d

What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

BBC News - 1d

Commanders bring back special teams ace on multi-year deal

The Washington Commanders were one of the NFL's best on special teams in 2024. Nick Bellore was a big reason why. He's back.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Mobile gaming market shows tentative signs of growth again | Adjust

Adjust’s latest report shows that the mobile gaming market has new growth opportunities following the recovery of 2024.

VentureBeat - 7h

New Lions CB D.J. Reed sees greatness in Terrion Arnold

New Lions CB D.J. Reed sees greatness coming in Terrion Arnold, Detroit's first-round corner from 2024

Yahoo Sports - 2h

NFL free agency: Browns starter Bailey Zappe signs with Chiefs

After starting one game for the Browns in 2024, Bailey Zappe is heading back to the Chiefs in NFL free agency

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Dick Vitale hands out the only postseason awards that matter

With Cooper Flagg mentions galore, here are the best players of the 2024-25 men's college hoops season, according to Dick Vitale.

ESPN - 43m

Will Formula 1 Finally Have a New Champion in 2025?

Lando Norris challenged Max Verstappen in 2024. This year, he could surpass him.

The New York Times - 1h

With US leadership and European support we Ukrainians may at last have peace. But don’t let Russia off the hook | Andriy Yermak

Today’s Jeddah summit will be crucial. But so too is the need for European unity to counter Russian aggression now, and deter it in the future. Andriy Yermak is head of the Ukrainian presidential ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘In their last days, our parents changed their will’: They left me $250,000, but gave my sister $1 million. What should I do?

“How many people maintain a relationship with their siblings after their parents died?”

MarketWatch - 34m

Democrat Narrowly Flips California Seat in Last Uncalled Race of 2024

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