Senators Grill Airlines over Junk Fees Stowaway Headed Back to Us

The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?

Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.

The Hill - 3d

Using one-shots, 'Adolescence' effectively portrays a powerful story

Starring Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper, this series uses one-shots to portray a story about crime, family and self-reflection.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

ABC News - 10h

DC plane crash: NTSB calls for immediate changes at Reagan airport

Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.

ABC News - 2d

Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its passenger jets

Corrosion issues have been found on what Airbus calls a "limited population" of its A220 passenger jets, including some operated by U.S. airlines.

CBS News - 2d

Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.

Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.

The New York Times - 1d

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - Mar. 5

Ottawa Senators: Diving Into The Analytics Of Josh Norris Versus Dylan Cozens

Despite having his name circulated in the rumour mill, it always felt like any trade involving Josh Norris would have to wait for the offseason. Considering the time of the season and the generally ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote

Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.

CBS News - 3d

Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals

The bill from Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., is called “Tyler’s Law,” named after a California teenager who died following a fentanyl overdose.

NBC News - 3d

Pappas considering Senate run after Shaheen announces retirement

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced her retirement on Wednesday.

Politico - 2d

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - 2d

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.

The New York Times - 1d

How many GOP senators ‘support DOGE’? Rand Paul pushes to vote on it.

Politico - 1d

Capitol agenda: Senate Dems’ last-minute shutdown gambit

Politico - 1d

Senate confirms Pulte as top housing regulator, with market's future at stake

Politico - 1d

GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced support for President Trump's tariff policies Thursday, even as she acknowledged the agricultural community can get "a little nervous" about the topic, which has ...

The Hill - 22h

Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.

The New York Times - 22h

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - 16h

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - 1h

Sununu says he'd win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “…My biggest fear is that I ...

The Hill - 44m

While stockholders lose money, volatility traders are making it hand over fist

Big drops in the stock market have led to major gains for the Cboe Volatility Index, which is now up 52% over the past month.

CNBC - 1d

'Volatility and conflict’: Business leaders sound warnings over Trump's tariffs

Ray Dalio warned of "fighting" between countries over tariffs, while Marc Benioff said reciprocity needs to be consistent or risk "volatility and conflict."

CNBC - 1d

Jose Mourinho hits out at ‘arrogant’ referee over Fenerbahce loss to Rangers

The Portuguese boss was left upset after claiming his side deserved three penalties over 120 minutes before the Scottish side triumphed on penalties

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Top free-agent cornerback said he picked Lions over Commanders

One of the NFL's top free-agent cornerbacks said he chose the Lions over Commanders. But we thought Adam Peters wasn't being aggressive?

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Duke, back to 'hunters', rallies to dominate UNC

Freshman Kon Knueppel scored 17 points to help No. 2 Duke beat rival North Carolina 82-69 on Saturday night and clinch the outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title.

ESPN - 5d

Ertz to run it back with Commanders, source says

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal worth $6.25 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 5d