Republican leaders seek ‘united’ GOP funding strategy as shutdown looms

Shutdown fight collides with GOP push for Trump priorities

The race to prevent a government shutdown next month is colliding with Republican efforts to enact President Trump’s tax and funding priorities. Congressional negotiators have been struggling for ...

The Hill - 11h

Top GOP negotiator warns stopgap becoming more likely to avert shutdown

House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said Monday that negotiators are still trading offers as both sides seek a compromise to keep the government funded into autumn — but he cautioned a ...

The Hill - 1d

Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump ...

CBS News - 4d

House Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agenda

House Republican leaders are eying a high-stakes vote this week on a sweeping budget resolution to pass President Donald Trump's agenda.

NBC News - 1d

Republican budget blueprint to fund Trump’s agenda narrowly passes House

Vote passes 217-215 in win for president as Democrats assail proposal over planned cuts to social safety-net programs. Republicans unified behind a budget blueprint on Tuesday evening, just barely ...

The Guardian - 4h

After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGE

Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., said he planned to use a previously scheduled meeting at the White House on Tuesday to "bend" President Trump's ear on the issue.

NBC News - 1d

GOP senator praises Elon Musk as the ‘United States’ consultant’ amid federal cuts

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) defends President Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to federal agencies amid backlash from Oklahoma voters.

NBC News - 2d

Live updates: House Republicans adopts budget after Trump whips GOP holdouts

House Republican leadership is working to pass a budget resolution on Tuesday to pave the way for President Trump's agenda, but opposition has emerged from all sides of the conference.

The Hill - 8h

House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama

The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.

ABC News - 6h

Watch live: House GOP leaders hold press conference ahead of key budget vote

House Republican leaders are set to hold a press briefing Tuesday morning following a closed-door meeting and ahead of a key vote on the budget resolution. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his ...

The Hill - 19h

Watch live: Jeffries, Dem leaders make case against GOP budget plan

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) alongside other Democrats will give remarks Tuesday afternoon as their Republican colleagues press forward with a budget resolution that seeks to push ...

The Hill - 17h

An anti-Trump strategy: Never wrestle with a pig

The anti-Trump strategy of the Democratic politicians and media has been ineffective, with Trump thriving on the attacks and the media's focus on his opponents.

The Hill - 4d

Sheffield United v Leeds United: Championship – live

Championship updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scores | And read the latest edition of Football Daily 9 min: Off the line by Gruev! Meslier is looking vulnerable on set-pieces. He ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Time is running out’: Lawmakers scramble for a deal to stop a shutdown

Short of a major breakthrough in the coming days, Congress is staring down the barrel of yet another crisis over government funding.

Politico - 4d

Big challenges loom in starkly divided country

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

BBC News - 2d

Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand

President Trump praised Elon Musk’s demand for federal workers to outline in an email what they accomplished last week – or face dismissal. But there is also confusion after the Trump ...

NBC News - 1d

Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms

A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.

BBC News - 9h

Sanders: Democrats' strategy to combat Trump policies 'not good enough'

Senator Bernie Sanders believes that Democrats need to face a broken political system and address the needs of the working class.

The Hill - 4d

PayPal lays out strategy for Venmo to reach $2 billion in revenue in 2027

Facing competitors like Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay, PayPal is focused on expanding Venmo’s role in digital commerce.

CNBC - 19h

The Auburn loss stung, but there's no time to dwell on it with what looms for No. 4 Alabama

Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular season

ABC News - Feb. 18

MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom

America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...

The Guardian - 4d

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

CBS News - 4d

A Potential Blockbuster Trade Looms Over the N.F.L. Draft Combine

As scouting gets underway for future stars in Indianapolis, some front offices have more crucial problems to solve this week.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom

The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

The New York Times - 1d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 4d

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection

Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.

ABC News - 5d

Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection

Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...

NBC News - 4d

Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent

Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit

The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.

The New York Times - 1d

Commanders allowing DT Allen to seek trade

The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.

ESPN - 15h

NASCAR DFS: Top 2025 Ambetter Health 400 lineups, strategy, daily fantasy racing picks for DraftKings, FanDuel

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives his top daily Fantasy NASCAR picks for NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway 2025

CBS Sports - 2d

Here's my strategy for the stock market this week after Friday's brutal sell-off

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how he's preparing for the stock market after a rough week.

CNBC - 2d

Rams roster needs: Matthew Stafford's contract complicating free-agency, draft strategies

Until the Rams figure out what they're going to do with Matthew Stafford, and to a lesser extent Cooper Kupp, their free-agency and draft plans remain murky.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What's in the House GOP budget plan?

The House is expected to vote on a budget plan this week. It will be a key test to see if Republicans can unify around President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - 1d

Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

ESPN - 2d

United flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport

A United Airlines flight headed to Nevada made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to deal with a mechanical problem, according to the airline. It comes the day after a ...

The Hill - 16h

The Trump funding cuts will backfire if they are not stopped

One of the casualties of suspending funding for USAID programs is the global Famine Early Warning System. You can’t manage what you can’t measure.

The Hill - 1d

Europe's luxury sector is showing signs of revival — but China weakness and tariff threats loom

The sector had an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China and U.S. tariffs could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket.

CNBC - 2d

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - 5d

Republican leaders seek ‘united’ GOP funding strategy as shutdown looms

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