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

Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump

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

The Hill - 44m

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 - 1h

Flick on title race: Barça not focusing on others

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ESPN - 6h

McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61

Isaac McKneeley scored 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 14 of his 18 in the second half and Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61

ABC News - 1d

Amani Hansberry scored 17 points, West Virginia cruises past Utah 72-61

Amani Hansberry scored 17 points to lead West Virginia to 72-61 victory over Utah

ABC News - 1d

Right-Wing Crusade Against USAID Has Been Fueled by Falsehoods

As the Trump administration works to dismantle the aid agency, right-wing influencers have flooded the internet with falsehoods about its work.

The New York Times - 2d

Review: In a Norwegian school, parents and teachers clash over the fate of 'Armand'

The debut of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel arrives with some unfair expectations — his grandparents are film legends — but finds a confidence and flair of its own.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

GTA 6 Parent Company's Stock Reaches All-Time High, And This Could Be Why

Grand Theft Auto parent company Take-Two's stock price is soaring this week following the company's recent earnings report on February 6. Why is the share value surging? It's often hard to know ...

GameSpot - 2d

More Dems join with Republicans to pass fentanyl crackdown bill

Politico - 3d

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 - 4h

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 - 17h

Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...

The Hill - 20h

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 - 21h

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.

ABC News - 1d

Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race

Vivek Ramaswamy’s short and rocky tenure in Washington isn’t turning off Republican voters in his home state.

The New York Times - 1d

Southport attack: Parents speak publicly for first time since murders

The families also said the sentencing of the man who killed them should not have been televised as they wanted the girls to be remembered for their personalities.

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Super Bowl Football 301 Playbook: Best bets to take involving Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes

Here's what the data says are the best Super Bowl prop wagers to make also involving Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets and his mastery against Vic Fangio-led defenses.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.

BBC News - 1d

Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government

Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, two New York Times technology reporters who together wrote a book about what happened when Elon Musk bought Twitter, explain some of his tactics.

The New York Times - 1d

Parents of stabbed schoolboy Harvey Willgoose lead hundreds in march

Some people wore red and white, while others carried balloons in the same colours or held banners.

BBC News - 1d

Flirting with the far right

Conservatives in Europe are increasingly entwined with more extreme forces but circumstances differ nation by nation

Financial Times - 2d

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 2d

'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor

Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...

The Hill - 2d

Musk brings tech playbook to Washington

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.

The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...

MarketWatch - 2d

New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial elections could give insight to voters’ stance on Trump agenda

Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

ABC News - 3d

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

The New York Times - 3d

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 - 3d

Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102

The Bears announced that team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs

The state has one of the highest numbers of residents employed by the federal government.

Inc. - 3d

For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration

The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.

The New York Times - 4d