Leaders squabble, appropriators stoic as shutdown deadline approaches

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Democrats vow to fight shutdown of consumer watchdog agency

President Donald Trump has said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was "very important to get rid of."
ABC News - 3h
The CFPB’s Headquarters Shutdown Came Swiftly, Under a Veil of Secrecy

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, used a take-no-prisoners approach in shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Inc. - 18h
House leaders bullish on budget markup

Politico - 1d
Capitol agenda: Johnson's new budget plan, Dems' shutdown dilemma

Politico - 1d
Schumer warns GOP against a 'Trump shutdown'

Politico - 1d
Mike Johnson says Democrats 'unresponsive' ahead of shutdown deadline

Politico - 4d
Democrats vow hardball in shutdown fight: ‘I’m not a cheap date’

House Democrats are vowing to play hardball in the partisan battle over government spending, driving to extract steep concessions from Republicans who will need bipartisan buy-in to prevent a ...
The Hill - 3h
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?

Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).
The New York Times - 6h
Former Secret Service leader Ronald Rowe is retiring

Former Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is retiring, according to the Secret Service. “Deputy Director Ronald Rowe, a valued executive and leader of the United States Secret Service, has ...
The Hill - 10h
Watch live: House Democrats speak as shutdown threat widens

House Democratic leaders are set to speak Tuesday morning as their Republican colleagues appear divided on passing President Trump's legislative agenda ahead of the March 14 shutdown deadline. ...
The Hill - 23h
Democrats step up talk about using shutdown as leverage against Trump

Democrats in Congress are growing louder with threats to force a shutdown in March to put the brakes on President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul the federal government by freezing ...
The Hill - 1d
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 - 1d
GTA 6 Exec Talks Approach To PC Releases, But Doesn't Confirm Anything

Grand Theft Auto VI is coming this year to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but it won't be on PC at launch, at least based on what Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have said thus far. ...
GameSpot - 1d
US needs an America-first, common-sense approach to global women’s rights

The Trump administration is expected to continue to prioritize women's rights, not as a "soft power" issue, but as a practical one that aligns with American foreign and domestic policy goals.
The Hill - 1d
Trump’s tariffs wars and aid shutdowns are foolish and immoral

All of this madness will lead to increased famine, disease, suffering and economic instability, while handing geopolitical influence to China and Russia.
The Hill - 1d
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Three ways Pep Guardiola can approach Los Blancos in Champions League

It's been a season of Guardiola looking for solutions as Man City flounder, could he find a new approach vs. Real?
CBS Sports - 1d
Schumer warns of 'Trump shutdown,' lays out 4-pronged plan for Democrats

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a letter to colleagues Monday warned of the possibility of a “Trump shutdown” and reminded fellow senators that Democrats have the power to make or ...
The Hill - 1d
Federal employees union files lawsuits over CFPB shutdown, DOGE access

A union representing employees across dozens of federal agencies filed two lawsuits on Sunday against the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
CBS News - 1d
Nelson, Schenn, Donato And Tarasenko Drawing Attention Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline

Four veteran forwards have been highlighted as players to watch closely as the NHL approaches the trade deadline on March 7.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Eastern Contenders Main Needs Before The NHL Trade Deadline – Hurricanes and Rangers

With less than 30 games remaining in the NHL season, here are the main and secondary areas of need for the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers before the NHL trade deadline.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms

Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts say
Financial Times - 3d
Will Suns’ fumbling at trade deadline lead to Kevin Durant exit this summer?

Durant was not happy to find his name in trade talks.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
How Likely Are The Bruins To Trade Brad Marchand Before The NHL Trade Deadline?

Brad Marchand's name is out there in trade talks, but would the Boston Bruins really ever trade him?
Yahoo Sports - 3d
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 - 3d
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 - 3d
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 - 4d
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 - 4d
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 - 4d
‘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 - 4d
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 - 4d
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 - 4d
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 - 5d
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 - 5d
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 - 5d
NBA trade deadline live updates: Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, De'Andre Hunter to Cavs, Jonas Valančiūnas to Kings as deadline passes

Yahoo Sports has you covered with the latest rumors, signings, trades and analysis as teams scrambled to make moves before the deadline.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 3

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