Top House Appropriator Says Spending Talks Still on Track

Senate still moving forward with budget, Thune says

Politico - 1d

Grassley starts talks with White House on moving judicial nominees

Politico - 10h

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - 14h

Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation

The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.

The New York Times - 11h

The House GOP budget resolution is in trouble

Politico - 2d

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 19h

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. - 13h

Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement

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

Politico - 1d

5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...

The Hill - 6h

Collins: Spending negotiations ‘not going well’ ahead of March shutdown cliff

Politico - 1d

Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?

Spending all day standing can take a toll on a worker’s body

ABC News - 17h

DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

Wired - 14h

Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive

Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year

Financial Times - 8h

The top 10 games in the Madden NFL franchise

Not every Madden game is created equally. Here's a ranking of the best entries in the venerable franchise.

ESPN - 14h

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

Politico - 2d

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

Politico - 1d

White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes

The Trump administration has used the official social media accounts of The White House to post a deportation themed Valentine and other polarizing messages.

The New York Times - 8h

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 - 19h

Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks

Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.

The New York Times - 1d

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift

Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up further, with ...

The Guardian - 9h

DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency

DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Wired - 1d

OpenAI tops 400 million users despite DeepSeek's emergence

OpenAI now has 400 million weekly active users, up from 300 million in early December, OpenAI’s chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, tells CNBC.

CNBC - 15h

TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef

The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.

Los Angeles Times - 13h

Top FDA official resigns, warns firings will backfire on RFK Jr.

James Jones resigned as FDA deputy commissioner and said the Trump administration's "indiscriminate" job cuts show "disdain for the very people necessary to implement your agenda."

CBS News - 5h

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left

Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...

The Guardian - 53m

Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor

By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...

The Guardian - 17h

Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.

Wired - 11h

2 women an a child among 4 people killed in explosion at a house in northwestern Syria

Syrian first responders say some unexploded ordnance blew up inside a home in the country's northwest, killing four people, including two women and a child

ABC News - 18h

Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban

Dozens of major news organizations, including some conservative outlets, urged the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from press events.

The New York Times - 10h

Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

ABC News - 8h

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - 12h

From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.

CNBC - 16h

Brazil's top court justice orders X to pay $1.4 million fine for non-compliance

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered X to pay 8.1 million Brazilian reais ($1.4 million) in fines for failing to comply with judicial orders

ABC News - 10h