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‘Dodging your question’: Bennet stops short of calling on Schumer to resign — but invokes the Biden fight
The Colorado senator’s remarks are a more subtle jab compared to the barrage some House Democrats have launched against the Senate Democrat leader.Politico - 5h -
GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs
Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.Politico - Mar. 8 -
Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.CBS News - 3d -
An Elon Musk stablecoin? Democrats warn of a Big Tech crypto takeover.
Stablecoin bill could lead to a “privatization of the dollar,” according to crypto skeptic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
What to know after Schumer says he'll vote for GOP bill to avert government shutdown
Just a day after saying Republicans didn't have the votes to pass their continuing resolution, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote to keep the government open. Congress has until ...CBS News - 6d -
Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts
President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Frostburg State, Allegany College split doubleheaders
FROSTBURG — Frostburg State split a doubleheader with West Virginia Wesleyan on Tuesday. Wesleyan (6-18, 2-2 Mountain East Conference) took the first game 4-3 before the Bobcats (6-14, 2-2 MEC) won ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This Split Mattress Topper Made for Partners Who Can’t Agree
If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Funding bill skips measure to avert physician pay cuts, a blow to GOP Doctors Caucus
A key Republican said inclusion of the language would be a “line in the sand” necessary for his support.Politico - Mar. 8 -
‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story here . Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty ...The Guardian - 6d -
Higgins turns down run for Cassidy's Louisiana Senate seat
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) will not run for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) seat next year after raising speculation that he might, he announced Thursday. Higgins noted several polls from the GOP ...The Hill - 5h -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
In the battle for blockchain leadership, American innovation is the answer
China has been investing heavily in blockchain technology, but the U.S. has the capacity to outcompete them and should continue to develop responsible regulations for blockchain to maintain its ...The Hill - 6d -
Sen. Chuck Schumer's book tour postponed for 'security concerns' amid funding debate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's three planned book tour events scheduled for this week have abruptly been postponed as of Monday morning.ABC News - 3d -
America’s retreat leaves a leadership void that the free world must fill
The world has changed, and the leadership must change with it. Global decision-making has long been concentrated in too few hands.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Bill Belichick reportedly called Marco Rubio to express his interest in the North Carolina job
North Carolina's hiring of the former New England Patriots head coach began among United States senators.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.NBC News - 4d -
G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget
Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.The New York Times - 6d -
The two big questions looming over the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk
Two big questions are looming over the shutdown fight as Republican lawmakers try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms
House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Tennis stars accuse governing bodies of ‘cartel’ to deny them more prize money
Players’ group behind lawsuit is affiliated with sports company backed by hedge fund tycoon Bill AckmanFinancial Times - 2d -
Allegany College splits; Potomac State sweeps; Garrett wins twice
FREDERICK — Allegany College split a doubleheader with nationally ranked Frederick on Tuesday. The Trojans (11-10, 8-6 NJCAA Region 20) won the second game 1-0 while the Cougars (19-3, 10-2 Region ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic
Derided by the MAGA right and yelled at by the far left, the Senate Democratic leader is inhabiting a very Jewish place right now.The New York Times - 1d -
Keane Questions Leadership as Manchester United Midfielder Fires Back
Bruno Fernandes Responds to Roy Keane’s Criticism After Leicester VictoryBruno Fernandes has never been one to shy away from responsibility, but his leadership at Manchester United has been a topic ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Split Fiction Sent Players Through Laser Hell To Win A Trip To See Hazelight's Next Game
Getting past the hardest parts of Split Fiction can be a challenge for anyone, but the game has an even more difficult hidden stage that pushes players to their limits. And as a reward for the ...GameSpot - 8h -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Laviska Shenault to sign with Bills
The Bills are set to add another player to their receiving corps.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
3/18: America Decides
Putin agrees to halt strikes on energy infrastructure; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends voting for GOP bill that averted government shutdownCBS News - 1d -
House set to vote on stopgap spending bill with government shutdown deadline days away
The House is set to vote on a continuing resolution that would avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through September. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Carville on Schumer CR vote: ‘This might turn out to be a wiser decision than people think’
Democratic strategist James Carville weighed in on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s (N.Y.) decision to vote in favor of the House GOP-led continuing resolution, saying it might turn out to ...The Hill - 2d -
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says "it remains to be seen" if GOP can pass bill to avoid shutdown
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is one of the bipartisan co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he will be voting against the continuing ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Jeanne Shaheen Is Right to Retire
Jeanne Shaheen, 78, is the latest Senate Democrat to say she won’t run for re-election. It’s the right call, and there’s still time for others to follow.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
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 - 2d -
Micah Parsons' leadership is also in spotlight amid potential record-breaking contract talks
This came to the forefront when mentioning Parsons' public disagreement with former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence. That raised eyebrows about his approach to leadership.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Split Fiction Is Now EA's No. 2 Game All Time On Steam, Ahead Of Battlefield And FIFA
Split Fiction, the newest co-op game from writer-director Josef Fares and his Hazelight Studios, released on March 6 and had a gigantic opening weekend. The game reached a peak of 259,003 ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Split Fiction's Josef Fares Has "Already Started" Next Game, Clarifies Relationship With EA
Hazelight just released Split Fiction, and the game is getting rave reviews and has sold more than 2 million copies so far. Everyone always wants to know what's next, and now director Josef Fares ...GameSpot - 2d