Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

Patrick Johnson returns to Eagles on a 1-year deal after spending 2024 with the Giants

The Eagles have added pass rush depth to the roster, agreeing to a deal with linebacker Patrick Johnson after he spent last season with the rival Giants

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Pro Bowl cornerback Charvarius Ward thought he'd be a Saint: 'The deal was almost done'

Pro Bowl cornerback Charvarius Ward thought he'd be a Saint, until the Colts stepped in with an offer he couldn't refuse: 'The deal was almost done'

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Source: Ravens to re-sign Stanley to 3-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens will re-sign veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley, 30, a two-time Pro Bowl player who has been the franchise's starting left tackle since 2016, to a three-year, $60 million deal, ...

ESPN - 5d

Johnson says Zelensky has done 'about face' on mineral deal

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said during a radio interview that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has done a complete “about face” on the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that was not signed ...

The Hill - 5d

Waltz: Russia, Ukraine peace deal likely to include Donbas region cession

National security adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine likely would have to cede some of its Donbas region to Russia if it wants a long-term peace deal. The comments, during an interview with Fox News ...

The Hill - 4h

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - 6d

Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival

Richard Branson’s group is one of several planning a new cross-Channel service

Financial Times - 5d

Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire

Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.

CBS News - 4d

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - 4d

Nobel laureates urge frozen Russian funds to be used for Ukraine

Yahoo News - 4d

GOP holdouts push for Afghan visa changes in funding bill

Politico - 3d

12:30 Report — Johnson scrambles to corral GOP funding votes

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. It’s a stunningly beautiful day, and I wish Congress would move its business outside. TBH, I think a little fresh air would help everyone. Today's forecast in ...

The Hill - 3d

House GOP one step closer to passing stopgap funding bill

Politico - 3d

Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.

The New York Times - 2d

Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Financial Times - 2d

Applivery raises funds from Supercell for device and software management

Applivery, a tech platform for endpoint management and app distribution, has received a strategic investment from Supercell.

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Hedge funds slash bets as Trump’s trade war causes ‘a lot of pain’

Managers’ favourite stocks tumble as market volatility surges

Financial Times - 2d

Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds

After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.

Inc. - 2d

What's next for federal education funding after Trump cuts

President Trump is starting to enact his pledge to close the Department of Education. Liam Knox, a reporter for Insider Higher Ed, joins to discuss.

CBS News - 1d

Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?

What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.

The Hill - 1d

House Democrats stew over Schumer's capitulation on GOP funding bill

Politico - 20h

ETFs set to be high on the menu for Hong Kong pension funds

Launch of digital retirement platform market creates opportunity, say industry experts

Financial Times - 16h

Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts

Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.

NBC News - 12h

Regulator accused of letting hedge funds control Thames Water

Allegation comes as utility waits for Court of Appeal decision over £3bn emergency loan

Financial Times - 5h

The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?

Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.

The Hill - 3h

Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’

Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away. Microsoft announced on the last day of February that it would ...

The Guardian - 5d

Vance tells House GOP they’ll take the blame if it comes to a shutdown

Politico - 3d

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - 2d

Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown

Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...

The Hill - 2d

Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?

Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.

Politico - 1d

Capitol agenda: Senate Dems’ last-minute shutdown gambit

Politico - 1d

Democrats should back away from shutdown, Schumer says

Politico - 1d

Trump lauds Schumer's 'guts' in backing bill to avoid shutdown

Politico - 8h

Pelosi slams 'false choice' on shutdown, indirectly criticizing Schumer

Politico - 6h

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Coterra Energy and Walmart.

CNBC - 5d

Top Five Mistakes Founders Are Still Making in 2025

Founders who fail quickly are the ones who don’t raise enough seed money, hold themselves accountable to revenue targets, and interact with their fans.

Inc. - 5d