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House Republicans demand UFO transparency
On Feb. 11, House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the establishment of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.The Hill - 2d -
House Budget chair floats framework for advancing Trump agenda in closed-door meeting
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) floated a framework for advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda during a private meeting of panel members Tuesday morning, sources told ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
House Republicans unveil blueprint to advance Trump's agenda
House Republicans on Wednesday released a blueprint they intend to use to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, breaking through an impasse that had stymied the conference for days. The ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
House Republican circulates petition to deport Omar
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is circulating a petition for his supporters to sign to deport a fellow member of Congress, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). Gil had previously called on Omar to be deported, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
How Tony Hawk’s first house saved his finances after he was seen as ‘too old’ at 24
The pro skateboarder bought the house when he was just 17, and when his career took a nosedive, it became his “saving grace.”MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
House Republican blasts Beyoncé as 'DEI' winner at Grammy Awards
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) slammed Beyoncé as a “DEI” winner after winning Best Country Album at the the Grammy Awards. Owens was asked on Friday about what he thought about her win, which ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
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 - Feb. 10 -
Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks with Trump agenda on shaky ground
House Republican leaders will deliver remarks Tuesday morning as lawmakers appear divided on some of President Trump's legislative agenda — an issue that threatens to derail their timeline as the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
What Democrats can learn from the 2009 House Republicans
Like the Republicans in 2009, Democrats need to embrace the reality that, from this point forward, they are in the communications business, not the policymaking business.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Some House Republicans ask Congress to make California wildfire aid conditional
A group of House Republicans is asking Congress to include the rollback of California environmental standards as a condition of the state receiving federal wildfire aid. Andy Picon, reporter at E&E ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts
House Republicans released a budget resolution on Wednesday, laying a foundation for approving President Trump's agenda.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
House Republican on Hegseth's Ukraine remark: 'There are consequences of rewarding the invader'
Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), a moderate Republican, cautioned against “rewarding the invader” after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said returning to its pre-2014 border was an “unrealistic objective” for ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
House Republicans advance their budget after appeasing hard-liners
The House Budget Committee adopted a budget resolution Thursday as GOP leaders work to unlock the power to enact major Republican priorities along party lines.Politico - 6d -
House Republican: 'I can't guarantee' Trump tariffs won't raise prices
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said Thursday that he can't guarantee President Trump's proposed tariffs won’t drive up prices for consumers but commended Trump for trying something new to boost the ...The Hill - 6d -
House Republicans plot impeachment against judges blocking Trump, DOGE
A few House Republicans are pledging to bring up impeachment articles against federal judges who have blocked Trump administration actions, including those of the Department of Government ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate Republicans edge out the House again, planning budget vote this week
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Hispanic House Republicans send warning shot on budget resolution
A group of eight House Republicans in the Congressional Hispanic Conference sent a warning shot to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on the chamber’s budget resolution that outlines sweeping cuts as ...The Hill - 4h -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts
As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Top House Democratic super PAC targeting Republicans over proposed Medicaid cuts
A top House Democratic super PAC is targeting Republicans over their proposed cuts to Medicaid. In a release Tuesday, House Majority PAC said lower chamber Republicans have gone “full Matt Bevin” ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Republicans plan budget vote, despite Trump's endorsement of competing House version
The Senate will proceed with its own plan, Majority Leader John Thune said, casting doubt on the House's ability to pass Trump's agenda in one big bill.NBC News - 1d -
How boxed in is Rachel Reeves by UK’s fiscal outlook?
Chancellor faces increasingly onerous task to fulfil pledge on fiscal rules as forecasts worsenFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Donald Trump will force a fiscal reckoning on Labour
Past governments have broken tax promises as they weigh trade-offs against bigger imperatives and geopoliticsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
EU to ease fiscal rules to boost defence spending
Activation of ‘escape clause’ will help countries ‘substantially increase’ military spending, says Ursula von der LeyenFinancial Times - 6d -
China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace
China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.CBS News - 3d -
Small tweak, big impact: Where to install insulation at home yourself
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Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later onFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Hopes for Ukraine peace deal framework at Munich Security Conference
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Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth
Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked giltsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Integrating Russia into the Western security framework is key to long-term stability
The West must make a difficult but necessary choice: to work towards a security order that includes, rather than isolates, Russia.The Hill - 2h -
In Troy Hawke’s Comedy, Compliments Are His Punchline
Milo McCabe, a comedian known for complimenting strangers through his character Troy Hawke, is proof that kindness never goes out of style.The New York Times - 3d -
Bannon: ‘Oligarchs’ will abandon Republicans
Steve Bannon argued that the “oligarchs” close to President Trump will abandon Republicans the same way they did to Democrats. Bannon was briefly interviewed by CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan on Wednesday, ...The Hill - 6h -
Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions
Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, — rather than just functional tasks.VentureBeat - Feb. 7 -
Warren, Waters question Fed chair on proposal 'upending' bank stress test framework
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) teamed up to question the Federal Reserve’s proposal to “upend” bank stress testing framework, in a Monday letter in which they ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Super Micro 'confident' it will meet SEC deadline and reach $40 billion next fiscal year
Super Micro expressed confidence it will meet a key SEC deadline this month and hit $40 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Sony shares surge over 10% after it forecasts stronger revenue and profit for fiscal year 2024
Sony shares popped after it raised its 2024 outlook for annual operating profit to 1.34 trillion yen ($8.76 billion), a 2% rise from the previous financial year.CNBC - 6d -
Chesney Hawkes: ‘As my dad once said, don’t believe the hype’
The singer, 54, talks about being back in leafy Surrey after years in LA, the secrets of a happy marriage and the hysteria of fame. I grew up in a rock’n’roll household. My dad, Chip, was a ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
How Somalis see the 'Black Hawk Down' battle three decades on
As a documentary about the military disaster is released the BBC speaks to some still affected.BBC News - Feb. 9
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