Lawmakers Struggle to Reach Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
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Johnson says short-term government funding bill 'solves the problem'
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the plans to pass a short-term government funding bill and defended the legislation after previously opposing other continuing resolutions.NBC News - 2d -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the regionFinancial Times - 4d -
Russians wary of ceasefire deal with Ukraine
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, has arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But Russian officials do not seem ...CBS News - 19h -
Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus
A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.Politico - 5d -
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”Politico - Mar. 6 -
French lawmaker who uses a wheelchair wins a change in voting rules that discriminated against him
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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.NBC News - 1d -
Rep. McBride says she lives ‘rent free’ in the minds of some GOP lawmakers
Days after being misgendered by a Republican colleague during a hearing, Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said she appeared to live "rent free" in the minds of some of her colleagues and criticized the ...NBC News - 18h -
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...The Hill - 11h -
2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report
Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseasonCBS Sports - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency: Patriots signing Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million deal
Davis' deal includes $34.5 million guaranteed, per reportCBS Sports - 3d -
Can Trump launch Iran nuclear deal 2.0 in second White House term?
Trump sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader expressing his desire for a deal.CNBC - 3d -
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.BBC News - 6d -
Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal
Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensionsFinancial Times - 4d -
NFL free agency: Fantasy football fallout and analysis of deals (and trades)
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down all the major deals going down during NFL free agency.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral dealBBC News - 3d -
Kristaps Porziņġis 'hoping for a healthy return soon' while dealing with viral illness
The All-Star center has missed seven games now for the Celtics while dealing with the illness.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - 1d -
Latest weather forecast as California deals with storms, fears of mudslides
California is dealing with more rain and threats of potential mudslides. CBS News meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - 1d -
Allen: I wasn't looking to 'kill' Bills with new deal
Josh Allen said he didn't want to negotiate a new deal that would significantly alter the Bills' salary cap.ESPN - 1d -
Source: RB Dillon heads to Philly on 1-year deal
Running back A.J. Dillon will join the Eagles on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Bears to sign former Commanders WR Olamide Zaccheaus to 1-year deal
The Bears are signing former Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to a one-year deal, according to Tom PelisseroYahoo Sports - 11h -
China urges CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ on Panama ports deal
Shares hit by commentary saying $22.8bn deal with US asset manager BlackRock ‘disregards national interests’Financial Times - 2h -
Senate Democrats insist on voting on 30-day government funding bill
Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the House-passed six-month government funding package, which would boost defense spending and cut nondefense programs, unless they first get a vote on a ...The Hill - 1d -
US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship
Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an Indian businessman. A US journalist has taken the Indian government to court after his Indian overseas citizenship ...The Guardian - 16h -
Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.
Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.MarketWatch - 1d -
Eye Opener: Russia rejects ceasefire deal
Russia rejected a European-led ceasefire deal that would have ended the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it is cancelling $400 million in grants to Columbia University. ...CBS News - 5d -
Sources: Vikes keep RB Jones with $20M deal
Running back Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 3d -
Sources: Mack returns to Chargers on $18M deal
The Los Angeles Chargers and Khalil Mack, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, have agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed $18 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 3d -
Broncos get their TE with 2-year deal for Engram
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram, who had 47 catches for 365 yards in injury-riddled 2024 season with Jaguars, has a 2-year deal with the Broncos.ESPN - 1d -
Luke Combs says he struggles with 'pure O,' an OCD variant that's literally all in his head: 'It's not fun'
Luke Combs says he has a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder known as 'pure O,' an unofficial diagnosis where the compulsions are entirely mental.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - 1d -
Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to orchestrate turnaround at struggling chipmaker, stock jumps 12%
Intel said on Wednesday that Lip-Bu Tan is taking over as CEO, three months after Pat Gelsinger resigned from the post.CNBC - 1d -
Beatings, bribery, boredom: one man’s struggle to survive Syria’s brutal civil war
At 18, Mustafa was told his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters could get him killed. Mustafa was 16 when he was detained and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Busts via proven MLB simulation that nailed Jordan Montgomery's struggles
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball busts that won't live up to their ADPCBS Sports - 17h -
(Video): Struggling Chelsea star scores after mazy dribble to lift pressure on himself and the team
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall got a lot of abuse for his dreadful showing in the first leg of this Champions League tie against Copenhagen, and Chelsea’s poor performance in the first period here today ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Rory McIlroy fires 67 at The Players, even as he struggles with his greatest weapon
McIlroy had seven birdies in Thursday's opening round even though he hit only four of 14 fairways on the Stadium Course.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airportABC News - 3d -
Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
House Democrats say they won't vote for the House GOP's spending plan. Democrats across the Capitol aren't so sure.Politico - Mar. 7
