More Dems join with Republicans to pass fentanyl crackdown bill

Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Republican States Have the Most to Lose.

About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.

The New York Times - 26m

Police in Sicily arrest almost 150 people in mafia crackdown

More than 1,200 officers involved in dawn raids in and around Palermo, reportedly biggest operation against Cosa Nostra since 1984. Italian police have arrested almost 150 people in a significant ...

The Guardian - 1h

Italy carries out biggest crackdown against Sicilian mafia in decades

Premier Giorgia Meloni hails ‘hard blow’ to Cosa Nostra as freed bosses move to revive crime group’s fortunes

Financial Times - 1h

What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan

Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism. In 1981, Lee Atwater, the most influential Republican party strategist of the late 20th ...

The Guardian - 6h

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 - 19h

Senate Republicans release budget blueprint ahead of Wednesday markup

Politico - 4d

House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

Politico - 4d

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 - 2h

Turkey detains 10, widening crackdown on Istanbul's opposition-held districts

Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained 10 senior officials of district municipalities in Istanbul over their alleged links to Kurdish militants

ABC News - 7h

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 - 21h

Sony Passed On The Order: 1886 Sequel, Dev Claims

The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn pitched a sequel to Sony but was ultimately rejected. While the reason was unclear, the developer thought that had the game's critical reception been higher, ...

GameSpot - 21h

Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown

The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAID

ABC News - 22h

Dear Democrats: Stop thinking you are smarter than Republicans.

Democrats have underestimated their opponents, including Donald Trump, by treating them as "dumb" and "unintelligent", which has led to many election losses. It is time for Democrats to start ...

The Hill - 22h

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 - 22h

Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump

Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

Travis Kelce Passes Jerry Rice for Most Receptions in Super Bowl History

Despite the loss, the Kansas City tight end added another accolade to his résumé.

The New York Times - 1d

Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK

Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UK

Financial Times - 1d

Email Bill Murray live during the game. Yes, the Real Bill Murray

Bill's in a jam, and he wants your help. Got advice? A theory? A wild hunch? Email it to Billhimself@yahoo.com. He'll hit you back.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 1d

Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...

The Hill - 1d

Brian Belichick expected to join North Carolina staff, reunite with father Bill Belichick after Patriots stint

Belichick is expected to work with safeties after starting his career under his dad with the New England Patriots

CBS Sports - 2d

No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader

Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.

BBC News - 2d

Trump always passes the buck

It’s a safe bet that “The Buck Stops Here” is not displayed anywhere in President Donald Trump’s White House.

The Hill - 2d

Sources: Simmons bought out; will join Clippers

Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets and intends to sign with the Clippers once he clears waivers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.

ESPN - 2d

Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...

The Hill - 2d

Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.

ESPN - 3d

Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race

After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.

NBC News - 3d

Stars join the King for Italian-themed dinner

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.

BBC News - 3d

If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

BBC News - 3d

Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber

The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.

CNBC - 3d

Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.

CNBC - 4d

Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems

Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.

Inc. - 4d

Bears team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey passes away at age 102

The Chicago Bears and the rest of the National Football League mourn the passing of Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who lived to the extraordinary age of 102 years-old. Virginia was a ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.

Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.

The New York Times - 5d

What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis

Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.

The New York Times - 5d

More Dems join with Republicans to pass fentanyl crackdown bill

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