Senate Dems Form Plan to Avoid A Shutdown
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Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department
Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glance. The US ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kodai Senga rediscovering peak form is more important than ever for Mets rotation
Kodai Senga was just "ok" in Friday's spring training start against the Cardinals, but the Mets need their ace healthy and to find his peak form to compete with their rotation riddled with injuries.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials
President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Democrats release their own stopgap funding bill as House GOP plows forward
Congressional Democrats rolled out their own short-term funding patch to keep the government running beyond Friday's shutdown deadline, as House Republicans barrel forward with a Trump-endorsed ...The Hill - 5d -
Read: House Republicans' stopgap funding bill
House Republicans over the weekend rolled out a short-term government funding plan, kicking off a crucial stretch for GOP leadership to lock down support ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline. The ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats stumble in race for Senate
Democrats are stumbling out of the gate ahead of the Senate elections in 2026, with early retirements stacking the odds against them in the battle for a majority they lost in November’s elections. ...The Hill - 6h -
Pennsylvania Dem: 'Trump slump has already begun'
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) said Sunday that the negative consequences of President Trump’s economic policies have already begun to take effect. “You know, the reality is, as the data from the ...The Hill - 6d -
LIV Golf Singapore 2025 odds, picks, field: Golf insider reveals best bets, sleepers, favorite to avoid
Eric Cohen has studied the 2025 LIV Golf Singapore field and locked in his top sleepers, favorite to avoid and best betsCBS Sports - 3d -
Schumer apologizes for calling Republicans 'bastards'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer quickly apologized for calling Republicans "bastards" on live television while criticizing their stopgap funding plan, which he will vote in favor of rather ...The Hill - 2d -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, was grilled by Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing about the possible plans by Trump and Republicans to ...NBC News - 1d -
Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - 5d -
How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.Wired - 4d -
Congressional Black Caucus members condemn spending bill as ‘blank check’ for Trump, Musk
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have condemned the House-passed spending bill and vowed to vote against it when it comes up in the Senate, even as other Democrats say they’ll support ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a procedural motion to end debate on a House-passed bill to fund the ...The Hill - 2d -
Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...The Hill - 3d -
Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says PM
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine's security.BBC News - 1d -
Chuck Schumer: Trump and Musk Would Love a Shutdown. We Must Not Give Them One.
A government shutdown would lead to real pain for the American people.The New York Times - 2d -
Eye Opener: President Trump declines to rule out possible recession
President Trump doesn't rule out a possible recession while Canada's new prime minister talks tough on the trade war with the U.S. Also, House Republicans unveiled a plan to prevent a government ...CBS News - 6d -
No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown
The government is headed toward a shutdown unless a deal is reached by March 14. And disagreements over DOGE may be the biggest roadblock.Inc. - Mar. 8 -
GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
The path to averting a government shutdown at the end of the week remains murky in the Republican-controlled Congress.NBC News - 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 - 6d -
House to vote on government funding bill as shutdown deadline approaches
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.CBS News - 5d -
Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.ABC News - 3d -
Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk
The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.Wired - 5d -
Jeanne Shaheen not running for Senate reelection in New Hampshire
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.CBS News - 4d -
House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.ABC News - 2d -
Kenya great Eliud Kipchoge to seek return to form in Sydney Marathon
Two-time Olympic champion to run in Australia for first time Race will make its World Marathon Major debut on 31 August Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, perhaps the greatest runner in history, has ...The Guardian - 2d -
Vidošić keen for Brighton to improve away form as they face Spurs
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidošić has called on his side to improve their recent away from, starting with this weekend’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur.The Seagulls have lost their last s...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Injuries impact Super Rugby; Reds ride a wave of form
The Super Rugby season is only five rounds old. Prior to the weekend’s fifth round, 67 players across the 11 teams were unavailable because of injuries. The injury toll is particularly high among ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Tyrell Malacia returns to form with fantastic performance in big PSV Eindhoven win
Manchester United’s loanees had a busy Saturday afternoon of loan action across different leagues and countries.Tyrell Malacia has had an up and down time so far in the Netherlands with PSV ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Senators Win 4-2 In Toronto: Ridly Greig Gets Three Empty Net Chances
Make it six straight victories for the Ottawa Senators.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - 6d -
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 to ...The Hill - 5d -
Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.The Hill - 3d -
House narrowly passes six-month funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans voiced confidence that they can push through a stopgap funding bill and avert a government shutdown at the end of this week.NBC News - 5d -
The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.The New York Times - 1d -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - 6d -
Speaker Johnson unveils bill to avert government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new short-term funding bill that would avert a potential government shutdown. In order for the bill to pass, it must have bipartisan support. NBC’s Yamiche ...NBC News - Mar. 9