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Republican budget blueprint to fund Trump’s agenda narrowly passes House
Vote passes 217-215 in win for president as Democrats assail proposal over planned cuts to social safety-net programs. Republicans unified behind a budget blueprint on Tuesday evening, just barely ...The Guardian - 3d -
House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump’s agenda
The House narrowly passes the Republican's budget plan and moves one step closer to a sweeping bill that could cut close to $2 trillion from the federal budget in a big victory for President Donald ...NBC News - 3d -
Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern
The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says House budget plan will not cut Medicaid benefits
President Trump said the budget plan he endorsed and that passed in the House will not lead to cuts to Medicaid benefits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.CBS News - 2d -
Will Johnson's budget plan protect Medicaid like Trump promised?
House Speaker Mike Johnson says his budget plan will protect Medicaid benefits but will still probe for "fraud, waste and abuse." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 1d -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns take QB with extra first-rounder from Myles Garrett trade; Titans give up top pick
Plus, the Rams find their Cooper Kupp replacementCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Musk joining Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump's first Cabinet meeting for his second term in the White House will include Elon Musk, who does not hold a Cabinet-level position. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - 3d -
Trump, Musk comment at first Cabinet meeting
President Trump allowed Elon Musk to join his first Cabinet meeting where they commented on potential fraud among federal employees and the cuts at different agencies. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 2d -
What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.CBS News - 2d -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
LaVar Ball looks like his usual self in first video since foot amputation
Details around the medical issue that led to LaVar Ball's foot amputation remain scarce.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Juan Soto hits a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat for the New York Mets
Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against HoustonABC News - 6d -
Lakers share tribute to Anthony Davis in his first game back in Los Angeles since Luka Dončić trade
Davis helped the Lakers win a championship in 2020CBS Sports - 3d -
Trump’s latest DOGE order aims to cut costs through federal contracts, travel
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing agency leaders to work with staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs through contracts, employee ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump's latest midday surprise briefly jolts the market — plus, our February winners and losers
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 21h -
Doug Ford Re-elected as Ontario Premier in Vote Pitched as Fight Against Trump
His party, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, was projected to have won a majority, its third since 2018.The New York Times - 1d -
A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees
A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.The New York Times - 1d -
GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”NBC News - 6d -
Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump 'proving every single day they do not know what they are doing'
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump are “proving every single day they do not know what they are doing.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are proving every ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: McKernan, Trump's pick to lead CFPB, faces Senate confirmation hearing
Jonathan McKernan, President Trump's pick to lead the embattled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to testify Thursday morning before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and ...The Hill - 2d -
Wild beaver release approved for England
The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.BBC News - 1d -
Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power over federal government
President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday empowering the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement cost-cutting measures across the federal government. Shelby ...CBS News - 2d -
Watch live: Trump, Zelensky give remarks as Ukraine minerals deal comes into focus
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House Friday as the two put in work to finalize a deal that would provide the U.S. with critical minerals from ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says his administration will check Fort Knox 'to make sure the gold is there'
A drive to audit Fort Knox has gained steam recently from comments by Elon Musk on X.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Trump finally shows his cards — he’s siding with Russia
Trump’s openly siding with an accused war criminal constitutes the greatest repudiation of Western values and collective security arrangements by any American president since World War II.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration, Breaking With Musk’s Directive, Says Replying to His Email Is Voluntary
The response to Elon Musk’s “What did you do last week?” email to federal employees suggests that there may be limits to how far he can push the government’s work force.The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump is taking a ‘both sides’ approach to his agenda
Politico - 3d -
Trump cabinet flunkies hail wannabe Caesar and Elon, his oligarch pal
Special adviser showed instinctive feel for authoritarianism as he addressed the president’s first full cabinet meeting. On Tuesday, just over a mile from the White House, the classicist Mary ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump continues to invent his own reality. Will Americans go along?
You can’t distract people from empty wallets and high prices.The Hill - 2d -
What does Starmer want from his Trump meeting?
President Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as Europe seeks more security guarantees while the U.S. holds talks with Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal
President claims presence of US workers in Ukraine would deter Russian aggression after talks with Keir Starmer. Donald Trump has insisted that Vladimir Putin would “keep his word” on a peace deal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.The New York Times - 19h -
Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal
The president’s explosive Oval Office encounter reflected his determination to put aside alliances and commitments to principles in favor of raw great power negotiations.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump says Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand" after contentious meeting
President Trump spoke to reporters while leaving the White House on Friday after a contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Trump said Zelenskyy ...CBS News - 17h -
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.NBC News - 17h