Senate Gop Mulls Vote on Budget Blueprint Next Week

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.

The New York Times - 1d

Move over H5N1: The next pandemic is already here

The widespread use of antibiotics in industrial animal agriculture is contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance, with over 35,000 Americans expected to die this year from a preventable ...

The Hill - 13h

What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case

The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an ...

CBS News - 7h

Street Style Look of the Week: Travel Outfits

Vacationers’ polished attire recalled the glamour of early jet-age travel.

The New York Times - 3d

Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government had been escalating behind the scenes for the past week.

NBC News - 1d

Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US

The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.

BBC News - 10h

Colorado Snowboarder Becomes Fourth Avalanche Victim in a Week

The victim was traveling on a terrain feature known as The Nose near Silverton, Colo., when the avalanche occurred on Thursday, officials said.

The New York Times - 7h

19 things Trump and his team did this week

In his fifth week in office, Trump called Zelensky a dictator, sought more federal civil service cuts and dropped in on Nascar.

BBC News - 4h

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - 20h

Valadao treads lightly on Medicaid as Obamacare vote haunts him

The California representative publicly pushed Speaker Mike Johnson not to slash the benefit in a letter signed by seven other House Republicans.

Politico - 1d

Trump's pick for FBI director confirmed in 51-49 vote

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel's to lead the FBI under President Donald Trump.

ABC News - 1d

Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday

More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend

ABC News - 23h

Capitol agenda: What you missed in the overnight vote-a-rama

Politico - 20h

More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election

Yahoo News - 17h

Final push for votes as German frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

BBC News - 6h

Senate HELP Committee advances Trump's Education pick

Politico - 1d

Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

Politico - 1d

Who is considering a run for McConnell's Senate seat?

Politico - 1d

Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...

The Hill - 17h

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.

The New York Times - 3d

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

BBC News - 1d

Aaron Rodgers reveals two things he's looking for with his next team

New York parted ways with Rodgers last week

CBS Sports - 1d

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - 19h

PUBG Creator Thinks Players Will Initially Hate His Next Game

In late 2019, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene offered the first glimpse of his next game, Prologue: Go Wayback . Unlike PUBG, Prologue isn't a shooter or a battle royale. ...

GameSpot - 16h

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

ABC News - 16h

Aaron Rodgers's two factors for his next team will limit his options

Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007

Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.

BBC News - 7h

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

The New York Times - 1d

Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week

One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...

CBS News - 1d

Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?

Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia

ABC News - 23h

Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say

Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

CBS News - 14h

Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...

The Guardian - 13h

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

ABC News - 2d

PBS and NPR on edge over FCC letter and Trump budget scrutiny

PBS President Paula Kerger has felt the heat from politicians over government funding before. But this time the FCC is focusing on the nonprofit's sponsorships.

Los Angeles Times - 21h

Trump floats multi-bill strategy as Hill Republicans struggle on budget

Politico - 15h

Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk

House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.

NBC News - 8h

Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing

Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.

The New York Times - 2d

Republicans question giving Cruz broad subpoena power at Senate Commerce

Politico - 2d

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

ABC News - 1d

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - 1d

Senate Gop Mulls Vote on Budget Blueprint Next Week

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