Leaders squabble, appropriators stoic as shutdown deadline approaches

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union.

The New York Times - 5h

Merz’s gamble: Germany’s centre-right leader splits voters by flirting with hardline AfD

Would be chancellor Friederich Merz breaks post-war convention of no political deals with far right. On a foggy, frigid morning in Saxony, far-right MP René Bochmann could not believe his party’s ...

The Guardian - 11h

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Leaders from across Africa call for immediate ceasefire at cross-party summit in Tanzania. A summit of regional leaders has called for an immediate unconditional ceasefire within five days in the ...

The Guardian - 12h

The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk

HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.

Wired - 17h

Chemical weapons watchdog delegation meets with Syria's new leaders

A delegation from the global chemical weapons watchdog has arrived in Damascus to meet with Syria’s new leaders for the first time since the fall of former President Bashar Assad

ABC News - 17h

‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears

Developing countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil. The vast majority of governments are likely to miss a looming deadline to ...

The Guardian - 21h

GOP state AGs campaign group brings back leader who resigned in Jan. 6 aftermath

A group that dedicated to electing Republicans to state attorney general positions has brought back a former executive director who resigned in the aftermath of Jan. 6

ABC News - 1d

Mike Johnson says Democrats 'unresponsive' ahead of shutdown deadline

Politico - 1d

Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.

President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.

The New York Times - 1d

Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices

A systemwide outage of state government computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hours

ABC News - 2d

Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far

Politico - 3d

Former DOD official who called Obama a ‘terrorist leader’ tapped as Pentagon personnel chief

Politico - 3d

Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all-nighter

Politico - 3d

Nationalist Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union.

The New York Times - 8h

NBA trade deadline reactions: Answering the biggest questions

What should we expect in the offseason and which star is on the move next? Our insiders break it down.

ESPN - 13h

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 17: Post-NBA Trade Deadline Adds and fallout for all leagues

Players you need to pick up for Week 17

CBS Sports - 13h

Iran's supreme leader receives high-ranking Hamas delegation

Yahoo News - 13h

NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt

A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the league

CBS Sports - 14h

Three Blackhawks Who Could Be Traded At Or Before The NHL Trade Deadline

The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks will be sellers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Let's look at who they could move.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?

Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.

The Hill - 15h

9 Ways Highly Effective Leaders Build Trust Within Their Teams

As a recent Gallup survey pointed out, only 21 percent of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization.

Inc. - 16h

Every Business Leader Committed to Fairness Should Pay Attention to What Inclusion Brings to the Table

When the business case for diversity, equity and inclusion seemingly disappears overnight, rely on fairness to make the case.

Inc. - 18h

Serbia’s Protests Test Strongman Leader’s Grip on Power

President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule.

The New York Times - 19h

Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump

Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.

The New York Times - 19h

Geely, Xpeng EV models threaten market leaders with cheaper, more intelligent cars

Yahoo News - 20h

The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline

ABC News - 1d

What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns

New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News - 1d

NBA trade tracker: Every deadline deal as Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Aaron Fox find new homes

Here's a look at every notable NBA trade that went down before Thursday's deadline

CBS Sports - 1d

Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions

The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Moves Were Wild. Who Were the Big Winners?

An unprecedented week has reshaped the league for years to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

McLellan Mum on Red Wings Deadline Plans

When asked about his team's trade deadline plans, Detroit coach Todd McLellan declined to provide details

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Steve Jobs Showed 5 Leadership Habits That Still Separate Good Leaders From Bad Bosses Today

Jobs’s lessons continue to challenge and elevate great leaders.

Inc. - 1d

Travis Kelce Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in How to Strengthen a Team. Every Leader Should Pay Attention

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he loves that the team is ‘the villains of the NFL.’

Inc. - 1d

Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline?

Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game, with an offer they couldn’t refuse while the Warriors had to make a gamble on Jimmy Butler that in ordinary ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Iran supreme leader says US talks 'not intelligent' but doesn't rule them out

Iran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran

ABC News - 1d