Senate Passes Annual Defense Bill

Bobby Brown III heads to Panthers on a 3-year, $21 million deal: Report

The Panthers added another piece to their defensive line, reaching a three-year deal with free agent defensive tackle Bobby Brown III on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

US lifts military freeze on Ukraine

Presented by GE Aerospace — The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. {beacon} Defense &National Security ...

The Hill - 23h

As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future

The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.

The New York Times - 3d

Sens. Josh Hawley and Cory Booker reintroduce bipartisan child labor bill

Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., are reintroducing legislation on Monday that would bar companies from receiving federal contracts if they’ve been found to have made serious, ...

NBC News - 2d

Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans

Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.

ABC News - 2d

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - 2d

GOP holdouts push for Afghan visa changes in funding bill

Politico - 1d

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 - 1d

Republicans join bill to protect workers after DOGE firings

Politico - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

BBC News - 9h

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts

Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.

The Hill - 3h

Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat

Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.

The New York Times - 3h

Argentina’s Milei signs decree paving way for IMF loan deal

Libertarian leader shields long-awaited agreement from potential defeat in opposition-dominated senate

Financial Times - 1d

Crusader Kings 3 Gets Genghis Khan-Inspired Expansion

Paradox Interactive has launched its Chapter 4 expansion pass for Crusader Kings 3 on PC , the core content being the new Genghis Khan-inspired Khans of the Steppe expansion. The pass also ...

GameSpot - 6h

Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025

In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.

CNBC - 5d

Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises

President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period, ending 'Dreamer' coverage

The Trump administration is proposing to shorten ObamaCare's annual open enrollment period by a month, a move the administration said is aimed at helping consumers pick the right plan. According to ...

The Hill - 2d

NWSL ambition rankings: Who is No. 1 in 2025 when it comes to raising the game?

With the 2025 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, it's time to unveil our second annual ambition rankings. Which teams are leading the way and who is just trying to keep up?

ESPN - 1d

BlizzCon Skips 2025 But Will Return In 2026 After Two Years Off

BlizzCon will be back for 2026, Blizzard has announced, in the process confirming the convention will not happen this year. The developer's (usually) annual fan expo will return to the Anaheim ...

GameSpot - 1d

Kings of command: Breakout pitchers to draft

Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual look at MLB's "Kings of Command."

ESPN - 8h

Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes

Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...

NBC News - 3h

Tour caddie aces iconic No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass

JJ Jakovac, the caddie for Collin Morikawa, aced the famed par-3 "Island Green" hole at TPC Sawgrass as part of the annual "Caddie Contest" before the Players Championship.

ESPN - 4m

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - 2d

Senate Passes Annual Defense Bill

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