Senate still moving forward with budget, Thune says

Morning Report — Senators muscle forward in the budget fight

In today’s issue: Congress is giving President Trump two possible options to anchor his agenda in a budget. With House GOP leadership still working on their single “big, beautiful” budget bill ...

The Hill - 1h

Capitol agenda: Senate's budget slog begins

Politico - 2d

Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement

“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.

Politico - 1d

Vance keeps Senate budget plan alive

Politico - 1d

Senate Republicans edge out the House again, planning budget vote this week

Politico - 2d

Senate tees up ‘vote-a-rama’ on budget for party-line package

Politico - 2d

Trump backs House budget plan, calls on Senate to stand down

Politico - 1d

Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters

Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.

Politico - 9h

Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon overnight vote-a-rama

The Senate on Friday adopted a budget resolution intended to serve as a blueprint to deliver the first part of President Trump’s agenda. Senators voted 52-48 along party lines on the resolution ...

The Hill - 3h

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote

ABC News - 2h

The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.

Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rally

MarketWatch - 20m

Senate stares down an all-nighter to approve a ‘Plan B’ budget Trump spurned

Politico - 17h

Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes

Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.

The New York Times - 2h

Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'

The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...

NBC News - 1h

US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Financial Times - 10h

They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.

The New York Times - 2d

Walmart’s Gloomy Sales Forecast Shows Customers Are Still Feeling the Inflation Squeeze

The company’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year fell below analysts’ expectations.

Inc. - 19h

The House GOP budget resolution is in trouble

Politico - 2d

Trump Moves to Cancel New York City’s Congestion Pricing

The move will halt the program that charges most drivers $9 to enter much of Manhattan.

Inc. - 1d

3 Trade Destinations for Seth Jones as Blackhawks Discuss Move

Seth Jones and the Chicago Blackhawks are discussing a potential trade that would give the veteran defenseman a chance to win in his career.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Sifu Movie Moving Ahead At Netflix With John Wick Veteran

A movie based on the video game Sifu was first revealed back in 2022 , and now it's gathering steam. It was confirmed today that Netflix has signed the movie, which is based on the Slocap game and ...

GameSpot - 17h

Grassley starts talks with White House on moving judicial nominees

Politico - 15h

Women: Notre Dame moves to No. 1, UCLA drops down

UCLA dropped in the rankings this week after its lone loss to USC, while Notre Dame takes the No. 1 spot.

ESPN - 11h

Texas lawmaker moves to outlaw medical research on corpses without consent

A Texas lawmaker horrified by an NBC News investigation into a medical school that profited from the bodies of the poor moved this week to ban the practice.

NBC News - 12h

Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...

NBC News - 3h

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 - 1h

Rob Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Las Vegas by 2028

Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...

The Guardian - 1d

Capitol agenda: The Senate vote-a-rama is on

Politico - 1d

McConnell announces retirement from the Senate

Politico - 21h

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 - 1h

Senate HELP Committee advances Trump's Education pick

Politico - 21h

Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

Politico - 18h

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

Politico - 17h

Milei wins senate votes despite memecoin scandal

Libertarian secures electoral reform after his most difficult week since becoming Argentina’s president

Financial Times - 12h

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - 3h

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 - 1d

Republicans question giving Cruz broad subpoena power at Senate Commerce

Politico - 1d

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 - 23h

Senate still moving forward with budget, Thune says

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