Senate still moving forward with budget, Thune says

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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 ...
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Capitol agenda: Senate's budget slog begins

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Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement

“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
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Vance keeps Senate budget plan alive

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

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

Politico - 2d
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.
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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 - 12h
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
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Details on Senate-passed GOP budget plan after "vote-a-rama"

Senate Republicans have passed a budget resolution after pulling an all-nighter through a process known as "vote-a-rama." The passage comes despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing ...
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Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.
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US Senate passes budget resolution to fund Trump’s deportation plan

Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in House. US politics live – latest updates The US Senate has passed a budget resolution that ...
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What Patriots' latest roster move says about team's power structure

The Patriots' release of Sione Takitaki offers a clue as to who's really in charge of personnel decisions in New England, says Phil Perry.
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Senate stares down an all-nighter to approve a ‘Plan B’ budget Trump spurned

Politico - 1d
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.
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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 ...
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Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...
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Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan

The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...
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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
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Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack

The conviction of the former Spanish FA president for sexual assault sends a powerful message not just about consent, but about how seriously women are taken. The verdict delivered to the disgraced ...
The Guardian - 5h
Is a $20,000 CD still worth opening?

Even though interest rates have dropped slightly, a $20,000 CD account can still be worth opening now. Here's why.
CBS News - 1h
The House GOP budget resolution is in trouble

Politico - 3d
Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
CBS News - 3h
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 - 19h
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 - 3h
Earps on PSG move: Champions made in silence

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has said she appreciates having the space to grow as a footballer away from the spotlight after her move to PSG.
ESPN - 3h
A New, Trendy Move Is Taking Over the N.B.A.

Nearly every young perimeter player is feverishly working on adding the “Euro stop” to his game.
The New York Times - 2h
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 - 3d
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.
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Capitol agenda: The Senate vote-a-rama is on

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McConnell announces retirement from the Senate

Politico - 1d
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 - 10h
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Grassley starts talks with White House on moving judicial nominees

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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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