Senate Confirms Pulte As Top Housing Regulator with Markets Future at Stake

Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'

President Trump said Democrats would be "purely to blame" for a government shutdown after House Republicans passed a funding bill that is uncertain to pass in the Senate.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown

The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.

CBS News - Mar. 14

'Tremendous mistake': Rep. Ocasio-Cortez blasts Schumer over GOP funding plan vote

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to vote for the House GOP funding bill "a tremendous mistake."

ABC News - Mar. 14

Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.

NBC News - Mar. 14

The impact on US elections if Canada and Greenland were states

If Canada and Greenland were to become states, Democrats would likely gain a significant advantage in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as Canadians strongly oppose the idea of ...

The Hill - 6d

Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries seek to defuse tensions after shutdown clash

The Democratic leaders in the Senate and House sought to strike a unified message on potential GOP cuts to Medicaid, even as they defended their government funding strategies.

NBC News - 6d

Pelosi shivs Schumer: ‘Don't give away anything for nothing’

The former House speaker offered a sharp critique of the Senate minority leader over his decision to allow a vote on Republicans' government funding bill.

Politico - 6d

GOP chairs 'very concerned' over report of Trump changing military commands

The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticizing the idea of the U.S. drastically changing its military combatant command ...

The Hill - 5d

Despite wild winds, this one-time Tour winner has climbed to top at Players Championship

With the wind whipping and swirling on Saturday and scores soaring at TPC Sawgrass, Pete Dye’s House of Horrors finally bared its teeth.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Measles confirmed in 3 more states as cases multiply

More than 300 cases of measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, have now been confirmed across more than a dozen U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal President Trump signed an executive order ...

The Hill - 4d

House Dem demands hearing on how Trump admin shared war plans with journalist

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), a military veteran, on Monday called for a congressional hearing following a news report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted The Atlantic’s top editor key details of ...

The Hill - 13h

How Lyft and Baked by Melissa Stay Customer-Obsessed—Even When It’s Difficult

Brian Irving, chief marketing officer at Lyft, and Melissa Ben-Ishay, founder of Baked by Melissa, talk at Inc.’s SXSW Founders House.

Inc. - Mar. 10

I’m a 62-year-old widow looking to downsize. Should I take out a HELOC and buy a condo?

“Condos in my area are scarce and often sell the day they hit the market. I could get a line of credit using my house as collateral.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows

The spring housing market is a period of high homebuying and selling activity. Listing your home in early April could bring in extra cash, report finds.

CNBC - 5d

Authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people

Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people since January

ABC News - Mar. 11

Future Solheim Cup venues, locations and dates

Here's a look at future Solheim Cups between the U.S. and Europe.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week

As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Steelers getting conflicting reports about Aaron Rodgers future

Steelers get conflicting updates on Aaron Rogers' future

Yahoo Sports - 5d

National security council investigating after Trump officials accidentally text journalist top-secret Yemen war plans – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage here . Outrage after White House accidentally texts journalist war plans: ‘Huge screw-up’ White House inadvertently ...

The Guardian - 6h

UK to impose new targets on regulators to spur innovation

Goals designed to hasten rollout of advances such as drones and autonomous vehicles, says Patrick Vallance

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator

Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape

The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Better regulation depends on quality as well as quantity

Rather than cosmetic mergers, a central unit should insist on slimmed down, effective bodies — we’ve done it before

Financial Times - 20h

The Future of Aid

This series examines how the US and other western nations’ turn against foreign assistance is rippling across the world

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Shadows of the Future

Let’s take a leap of faith into the amazing new technology that has gone into… Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.

GameSpot - 5d

Tiger Woods confirms relationship with President Trump's former daughter-in-law

Golfing hero Tiger Woods on Sunday confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, by declaring that "love is in the air."

NBC News - 22h

3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge

The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Texans make Derek Stingley Jr. highest-paid DB in NFL history with $90 million deal

Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is the highest-paid DB in NFL history after blowing the top off the market with a $90 million deal

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from GameStop, McCormick and Dollar Tree

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday listed the next week's top market-moving events, including earnings reports from GameStop, McCormick and Dollar Tree.

CNBC - 3d

Premier League name PUMA as new match ball supplier

The Premier League have confirmed that German sports giant PUMA will become their new match ball supplier from this summer.The English top flight ended its 25-year partnership with Nike this year ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

The Stock Market Is Showing Eerie Similarities to the 2022 Downturn

History could repeat itself as the market tries to rebound from a correction.

Inc. - 6d

Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies

Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Leipzig host Dortmund with Champions League dreams at stake

Saturday's clash between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will not lack any spice despite both sides in the midst of struggling domestic seasons. One to watch: Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) Despite ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14