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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 - 5h -
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Johnson quietly shops new budget blueprint
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Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."ABC News - 1d -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."ABC News - 1d -
Schumer warns GOP against a 'Trump shutdown'
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Leaders squabble, appropriators stoic as shutdown deadline approaches
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Eliminating FEMA would be 'huge mistake' after California wildfires, Democrat says
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said it would be a “huge mistake” to terminate the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) in the wake of back-to-back natural disasters including the Los Angeles ...The Hill - 2h -
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 - 5h -
Democrats press McMahon on 'minimal' education policy experience ahead of hearing
Two Democratic senators are pressing President Trump's Education Department secretary pick Linda McMahon over her "minimal" experience in education policy and broader views on education ahead of ...The Hill - 19h -
Israel amassing troops in and around Gaza ahead of Hamas hostage release deadline
Israel is amassing troops in and around the Gaza Strip ahead of the upcoming Hamas hostage release, which the Palestinian militant group threatened to delay after accusing Israel of violating the ...The Hill - 20h -
Rogan: Democrats still saying 'stupid s---' after Trump win
Joe Rogan knocked Democrats in a recent podcast episode, accusing the party of failing to connect with voters even after President Trump's victory last fall. “They’re not course correcting at all. ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 -
Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’, Trump says ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Vance
US president also says he wants a return on US aid given to Ukraine such as rare minerals, in interview with Fox News. US president Donald Trump has floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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.The Hill - 2d -
AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 -
Democratic rep says Trump’s Gaza takeover idea is 'ludicrous'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she thinks President Trump’s idea to take over the Gaza Strip is “ludicrous.” Omar joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where host Margaret Brennan asked her ...The Hill - 2d -
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 ...The Hill - 2d -
Feb. 9 – NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Andy Kim and Amanda Gorman
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s plan for a Gaza takeover. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) talks about Trump’s dismantling of USAID. Poet Amanda Gorman discusses book banning ...NBC News - 3d -
Johnson wins world downhill title after ban
American Breezy Johnson wins the women's downhill title at the World Ski Championships after returning from a 14-month ban.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Johnson wins gold at Alpine worlds; Vonn 15th
American skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships Saturday.ESPN - 3d -
NBA trade deadline reactions: Answering the biggest questions
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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 -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - 4d -
Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions
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McLellan Mum on Red Wings Deadline Plans
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Killer Mike's arrest at 2024 Grammys prompts lawsuit against private security firm
Killer Mike is suing a private security firm, alleging false arrest, assault and battery stemming from his arrest at last year's Grammy Awards.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices
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