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 speeches to detail plans to resist the president’s agenda — even if they’re not always saying so explicitly.

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Kosovo faces political uncertainty as ruling party fails to secure election majority

PM Albin Kurti claims ‘victory’ and vows to form government but analysts warn of prolonged crisis and instability. The governing party of the prime minister, Albin Kurti, is on track to secure the ...
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MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers at No. 1 to start 2025, plus what we're looking forward to as hope springs eternal

The Super Bowl is over and spring training arrives this week
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Quitting bad habits cold turkey makes you 'miserable,' says Buddhist neuroscientist—use these 3 steps instead

Trying to quit a bad habit cold turkey, or replace it with another habit, doesn't work, says Brown University neuroscientist Judson Brewer. Here's his advice.
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A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time

Some older people in Zimbabwe are taking up exercise wherever they can find the space as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes become a growing problem across Africa
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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.
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Capitol agenda: Battle of the budgets coming next week

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Johnson aims to announce GOP agenda framework on Friday, including permanent tax cuts

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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

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

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House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

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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.
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Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...
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NFRA considers next steps in IL&FS audit notices case

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Meta Platforms set to commence layoffs

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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 - 5h
Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority - partial results

Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's general election but may not be able to govern alone.
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Dua Lipa's all-night party at Glastonbury 2024

The star pop singer caught up with 60 Minutes in her RV the morning after her headline performance and an all-night celebration.
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Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...
The Hill - 21h
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump's actions

Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue ...
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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 ...
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India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth

Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potential
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Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race

Vivek Ramaswamy’s short and rocky tenure in Washington isn’t turning off Republican voters in his home state.
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Randy Moss returning to ESPN's 'NFL Countdown' 2 months after stepping away for cancer battle

Moss stepped away from the show in December to undergo surgery.
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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
Flyers Recall Prospect & Send Down Forward

This Flyers prospect has been called back up.
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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 ...
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Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race

After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.
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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.
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Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.
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'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor

Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...
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New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial elections could give insight to voters’ stance on Trump agenda

Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.
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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.
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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.
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NWSL’s $5 million fund for players is a ‘necessary step toward accountability’ after abuse scandal

On Wednesday, a chapter of the National Women’s Soccer League’s past was finally closed as the league agreed to a historic settlement with the attorneys general of D.C., New York and Illinois over ...
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Guelph Forward Commits To NCAA School

Max Namestnikov will play for Bemidji State University in the NCAA next season.
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