Texas House Speaker Abandons Bid for Another Term

Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House

The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House

The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.

ABC News - Mar. 9

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House

President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Hammocks, hostels or house-sitting: how to cut costs on backpacking trips

There are plenty of ways to save money when travelling. Follow these tips and the world is your oyster, for longer. From staying with locals and sleeping in a hammock to clubbing together with ...

The Guardian - 6d

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

CNBC - 5d

US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September

Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdown

Financial Times - 5d

House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

ABC News - 5d

House GOP Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Approval of the bill sent it to the Senate, where Republicans need the cooperation of several Democrats to move it past a filibuster and to passage before a midnight deadline on Friday.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk’s White House role weighs on business empire

Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and budget in the face of ...

The Hill - 4d

New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia

Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.

The New York Times - 4d

Treasury value for money unit targets asylum housing costs

Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".

BBC News - 4d

Take a look inside the world's largest 3D printed housing development

The world's largest 3D printed community is now open and mostly sold. Take a look inside the homes and hear from residents about what it's like to live there.

CNBC - 4d

House GOP tax writers maintain radio silence on their plans

Politico - 4d

Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing

When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.

The New York Times - 3d

Donatella Versace steps down as head of Italian fashion house

Donatella Versace announced Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

NBC News - 3d

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.

BBC News - 3d

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - 3d

Murkowski, Collins expressed concerns prior to White House pulling Weldon nomination

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) expressed their concerns over Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to senior ...

The Hill - 3d

Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of namesake fashion house

Italian designer hands over to Dario Vitale after nearly 30 years as group nears sale

Financial Times - 3d

White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency

U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump

Financial Times - 3d

DC housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The number of active listings in the D.C. metro area is sharply higher compared with last year.

CNBC - 3d

Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90

He pledged a new era of openness in the wake of the Watergate scandal, but his relationship with the press corps proved rocky.

The New York Times - 3d

House Republican: Trump is 'right over the target' with EU wine tariff threat

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) applauded President Trump’s threat to put a 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne and other alcohol imported from the European Union (EU) if the bloc does not remove a ...

The Hill - 3d

Second federal judge orders White House to rehire fired probationary workers

The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.

CBS News - 3d

D.C. housing market shows signs of cracks amid mass federal layoffs

The supply of homes for sale across the nation always rises ahead of the busy spring market, but the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is seeing an outsized increase, according to Realtor.com.

NBC News - 2d

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.

ABC News - 2d

Senate passes DC budget fix after House GOP omission

Politico - 2d

Other states are preparing for the House NIL settlement. But can Florida schools compete?

Facing new costs for compliance with the NCAA lawsuit, and even more spending to potentially match competitors, Florida universities are full of trepidation with the settlement agreement looming.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Fairleigh Dickinson women are heading to March Madness with NEC title game opponent ineligible

Fairleigh Dickinson earned the first NCAA Tournament bid in school history after beating Chicago State 90-61 in the Northeastern Conference Tournament semifinals on Thursday night. The Knights ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Chiefs are gathering information regarding Xavier Worthy arrest

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested for assault in Texas.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

Rory McIlroy Takes Heckler’s Phone During Practice Round in Viral Video

The unruly guest, identified as a University of Texas golfer, was escorted out of the event

Yahoo Sports - 3d

College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: Which teams will be sweating it on Selection Sunday?

Did North Carolina and Texas do enough in their conference tournaments?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Blue State Lawsuits Against Oil Companies Can Move Forward

Blue states are suing Exxon Mobil and other oil companies. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by red states to block the suits.

Inc. - 6d

FDU women's basketball clinches first-ever NCAA Tournament berth

Fairleigh Dickinson won its 21st straight game on Thursday and clinched a first-ever NCAA Tournament bid in front of an amped crowd in Hackensack.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Can Florida loss be Missouri basketball’s last lesson? Where MU stands after SEC Tournament

Missouri basketball's loss to Florida ended its SEC Tournament bid. Now, with the NCAA Tournament up next, have the Tigers learned the necessary lessons?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Chelsea edge past Man City to win League Cup

Chelsea edge past Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive.

BBC News - 1d

Muskego's magical season ends in Division 1 state title game loss to top-seeded Kimberly

After winning the war against Arrowhead on Friday, Muskego fell short in its bid to win the program's first state title against Kimberly.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind

The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.

The New York Times - 6d

100% duels, 9 defensive actions: Amorim has found another gem after United’s 4-1 win vs Real Sociedad – opinion

Manchester United progressed to the quarter-final stage of the Europa League after an impressive victory over Real Sociedad at Old Trafford last night.The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw against ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

We're locking in profits on a big gainer so we have more cash at our disposal

We're capping off a busy week of trades with another trim.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Texas House Speaker Abandons Bid for Another Term

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