After weeks of infighting and delays, House Republicans managed to advance a framework Thursday for President Trump’s sweeping legislative agenda on tax cuts, border security and more, defying skeptics as they battle the Senate GOP for control of the process. Now that it’s cleared committee in a 21 to 16 vote, Republicans intend to wrangle that blueprint through the House of Representatives after returning from next week’s recess, putting them more-or-less back on track with leadership’s timeline of passing it by the month’s end. Just a day before advancing it, the House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) rolled out…
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Thursday morning.Following the 52-48 vote, the Kentucky senator and former Senate Republican leader said that as a survivor of polio during his childhood, he “will not condone the…
Scottsdale fine-dining restaurant Course made USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list.According to USA TODAY’s list, the local powerhouse is one of the top 44 places to eat in America.Course is executive chef Cory Oppold’s dream come true. A graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Oppold worked at Arizona dining…
Barron Trump’s mother Melania has called him “very vocal” when giving advice to his father-slash-U.S. president. His tailor has said he’s “very fascinating to talk to.” One insider called him a “ladies man.” But some of his NYU classmates say the 6’7 freshman doesn’t have much of a presence in…
FIRST ON FOX: Republican lawmakers are mounting a massive effort to repeal the federal inheritance tax, colloquially known as the “death tax.”Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is leading more than 170 House Republicans on the “Death Tax Repeal Act,” which is also backed by the House’s top tax writer, Ways &…
(Reuters) – TikTok returned on the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday, as President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the companies they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. The popular short video app, used by 170 million…
MSG Networks broke out the big guns in their ongoing dispute with Altice-owned Optimum on Thursday, dropping a commercial featuring Rangers’ TV voice Sam Rosen. The regional sports network and the cable provider have been locked in a carriage dispute since the beginning of the year which has led to…
Several romantic movies have continued to pull on fans’ heartstrings — and not just on Valentine’s Day. The Notebook, for example, has become a classic watch for those looking to shed a happy tear. The 2004 movie adaptation of the beloved Nicholas Sparks novel follows the love story of Noah…
During the 2024 presidential election campaign, Donald Trump made sweeping economic proposals to address an issue that ranked at the top of voters’ concerns. “Starting on Day 1, we will end inflation and make America affordable again,” he said at a campaign event in August.Trump’s flurry of promises to improve…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a wide-ranging immigration bill Thursday to complement President Trump’s efforts to address the border crisis after getting into a rare power struggle with the state legislature over the matter. The legislation gives Florida more resources and power to help the Trump administration round up and…
The Senate has sent a bill to the House to allow Mississippians to vote early at their county circuit clerk’s office 15 days before an election.However, in the hours since its passing, the bill has seen push back from top GOP leadership.On Tuesday, Senate Bill 2654 passed 39-12. Mostly Republicans…
The Mets are one of the more consistent pursuers of star Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, and word is they have prospects who interest the Padres — if indeed San Diego decides to deal him. The Padres are believed to like talented infielder Luisangel Acuña, who played brilliantly upon his late-season…
Rocky’s, an Italian restaurant in Rochester, made USA TODAY’s list of best restaurants in the country.The USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025 list, released today, features 44 restaurants from fine-dining establishments to roadside burger shacks. Food writers across the country nominated restaurants that excited them, restaurants they would recommend…
Hulu’s highly anticipated The Handmaid’s Tale spinoff The Testaments is in the works — but what is there to know about the show so far? Margaret Atwood’s dystopian universe was initially brought to life with The Handmaid’s Tale, which is based on the novel of the same name about a…
WASHINGTON ― Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., a source close to Walz said.His consideration of a Senate bid follows Smith’s announcement Thursday that she will…
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced Thursday she won’t run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026. In a short video posted to social media, Smith told her supporters: “I wanted you to hear directly from me that I have decided not to run…
During a 2021 appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the Funny People actor called Sen. Ted Cruz a “fascist” for supporting Trump in questioning the 2020 election.”His words caused people to die, and I’m making jokes about it,” Rogen told Colbert at the time.Rogen also justified anti-Trump resistance…
Super Bowl rings may not be the only thing that adorn Bill Belichick’s finger in the future. A source told Page Six that Belichick and his girlfriend Jordan Hudson “definitely discussed marriage” while also indicating that “they would definitely get a prenup” if they were to walk down the aisle.…
Former Golden Bachelorette contestant Dan Roemer is weighing in on romance rumors between him and The Golden Bachelor’s Edith Aguirre. “When we met you, it seemed as though you and Edith were getting to know each other. I want to know, curious minds want to know, did it go any…
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Thursday morning.Following the 52-48 vote, the Kentucky senator and former Senate Republican leader said that as a survivor of polio during his childhood, he “will not condone the…
Liev Schreiber is proving he’s part of a perfect couple! The actor, 57, gave his wife Taylor Neisen and son Sasha a special shout-out after his win for best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for TV for his role in The Perfect Couple at the 2025…
EPHRATA — As of Tuesday, 35.78% of eligible voters in five Grant County school districts cast ballots in the February special election, according to the Grant County Auditor’s Office. That’s a preliminary estimate; it may change as additional ballots are counted. Updated vote totals will be announced Friday afternoon. The election…
DOGE is one of the most ambitious efforts to reform the federal government in decades.Elon Musk is working closely with President Trump to slash spending across the government.The Department of Government Efficiency faces multiple lawsuits seeking to block its work.The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was created by an…
A $20 billion Biden administration green-energy slush fund was collecting interest at a private bank and is being distributed without proper oversight, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin reveals in an exclusive interview. President Joe Biden’s EPA parked $20 billion at the financial institution, which The Post has learned is…
Angry YouTube TV customers threatened to cancel their subscriptions after the streaming service said it was dropping CBS — which broadcasts NFL games and other live sports. The Google-owned company, which charges $83 a month for its basic plan, announced on Wednesday that it was at an impasse in negotiations…
Donald Trump has announced a broad swathe of reciprocal tariffs, targeting every country that charges duties on U.S. imports.The president teased the announcement on Truth Social this morning, posting: “Today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs.”In an Oval Office press conference as he signed a memorandum laying out his plan,…
That’s a pain in the neck. A young bull rider is lucky to be alive after being viciously gored in the throat during a rodeo — spouting over two gallons of blood in front of shocked audience members, a disturbing new video shows. Zachary Naegele, 24, was competing in the…
Nikki Glaser has vowed to no longer make jokes about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s relationship. Glaser, 40, recapped her time at Super Bowl LIX during the Wednesday, February 12, episode of “The Nikki Glaser Podcast” and shared how she really got a chance to know Hudson, 24. “We were…
Barron Trump’s mother Melania has called him “very vocal” when giving advice to his father-slash-U.S. president. His tailor has said he’s “very fascinating to talk to.” One insider called him a “ladies man.” But some of his NYU classmates say the 6’7 freshman doesn’t have much of a presence in…
US intelligence agencies recently warned both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel will likely attempt to strike facilities key to Iran’s nuclear program this year, according to sources familiar with the assessments.Israel’s willingness to use military force runs counter to President Donald Trump’s current desire for a peace deal…
President Trump said Thursday he wants Russia to be readmitted to the Group of Seven (G7) economic and political forum, more than a decade after Moscow was kicked out following the 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. “I’d love to have them back,” Trump, 78, told reporters in the Oval…
Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that his latest version of generative AI, Grok 3, is “outperforming” all rival chatbots and will be released by the end of the month. The billionaire started his artificial intelligence startup xAI in 2023 and launched Grok as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. “Grok…
The White House is seeking to renegotiate CHIPS and Science Act awards and has signaled delays to some upcoming semiconductor disbursements, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The people, along with a third source, said the new administration is reviewing the projects awarded under the 2022 law, meant…
Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months, so it’s not the final word. Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for…
The new Saints head coach gave a ringing endorsement of Derek Carr as an NFL quarterback — but not explicitly his quarterback. Kellen Moore, introduced in New Orleans on Thursday, was noncommittal regarding the quarterback who has led the Saints during the past two playoff-less seasons. “Derek’s a tremendous quarterback…
The USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025 list, published today, features 45 restaurants that that run the gamut from glamorous, high-end culinary powerhouses to humble local joints with amazing food.The list was compiled by USA TODAY Network food journalists from across the country, who joined forces to share their favorite…
Cheryl Burke is getting candid about her dating life — or lack thereof. When asked on the Thursday, February 13, episode of the “I Do Part 2” podcast when the last time she went on a date was, Burke, 40, replied, “I don’t know, I mean, I can check my…
During the 2024 presidential election campaign, Donald Trump made sweeping economic proposals to address an issue that ranked at the top of voters’ concerns. “Starting on Day 1, we will end inflation and make America affordable again,” he said at a campaign event in August.Trump’s flurry of promises to improve…
tunart/Getty Images Happy almost Friday! The Trump administration’s deferred resignation offers are back on the table for federal employees after a federal judge lifted an order blocking them. In today’s big story, inflation isn’t going anywhere — thanks, eggs! — but don’t get too worried. What’s on deck Markets: A…
As Russia and the US move to negotiate a peace treaty over Ukraine, all eyes are on the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The two men have seemingly decided to settle things bilaterally; the world’s most nuclear-armed bromance has never felt more consequential.In a social media post on…
She came ready to throw down. Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon faced hecklers who invoked her World Wrestling Entertainment days and tough questions about her plans to abolish the department as she entered the political arena Thursday for a Senate confirmation hearing. “Can you hear what Linda McMahon is cooking?…
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysToday’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* In a surprise announcement, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced that…
Donald Trump Jr. is backing what critics have dubbed the “steroid Olympics” – a competitive sporting event that encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The Enhanced Games revealed on Thursday that Don Jr.’s venture firm 1789 Capital will co-lead a multi-million-dollar investment round for the controversial group. The fundraising round…
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