The Senate voted 51-49 to advance a major budget reconciliation package that includes healthcare subsidies, climate investments, and tax modifications. The bill faces a final vote this week.
Why it matters: Could affect healthcare costs for millions and reshape energy policy for decades.
Read more →The Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges to new asylum processing rules that critics say undermine refugee protections. Oral arguments scheduled for March.
Why it matters: Could fundamentally reshape immigration enforcement and the asylum system.
Read more →A coalition of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging new federal education standards, arguing federal overreach into local school decisions.
Read more →Tech CEOs testified before Congress on AI safety proposals, with debate centering on whether voluntary commitments are sufficient or if binding legislation is needed.
Read more →New tariffs on Chinese goods announced amid ongoing trade negotiations. China responded with countermeasures on US agricultural exports.
Read more →Federal Reserve Chair indicated interest rates will remain steady until economic data clearly shows inflation moving toward 2% target.
Impact: Mortgage rates, savings yields likely to stay elevated for foreseeable future.
Read more →Major tech company announced 10,000+ job cuts this week, part of ongoing restructuring in the sector. Total layoffs in 2026 exceed 150,000.
Read more →Bitcoin and ether saw double-digit gains after new crypto regulation framework provided clearer rules for exchanges and stablecoins.
Read more →Existing home sales rose 5% month-over-month as more sellers list properties and buyers adjust to current rate environment.
Read more →Consumer spending remains resilient despite inflation concerns, with retail sales up 0.8% in January, exceeding analyst expectations.
Read more →OpenAI revealed GPT-5 with dramatically improved reasoning and multimodal capabilities. Available to Plus users next month.
Read more →Reports indicate next Vision Pro will be 40% lighter, have extended battery life, and include a more powerful chip for advanced AR experiences.
Read more →Starship successfully reached orbit on latest test flight, marking major milestone for Mars colonization plans.
Read more →Microsoft announced $2B acquisition of AI-powered cybersecurity firm, boosting enterprise security offerings.
Read more →Meta's Twitter competitor hits 300M monthly active users, becoming the largest text-based social platform after X.
Read more →Final vote on the reconciliation bill could come today. Watch for late-breaking negotiations.
January FOMC meeting minutes could provide clues on when rate cuts might happen.
Apple reports quarterly results, expected to show strong iPhone sales in China despite headwinds.
Follow-up hearing with additional tech executives on AI safety and responsible development.
Heavy snow and ice expected across Midwest and Northeast through Wednesday. Travel disruptions likely.
Scientists discover that regular cold water exposure boosts immunity, improves mood, and increases brown fat. The trend is exploding among wellness enthusiasts.
Learn more →A global community of historians and gamers are reconstructing ancient cities like Babylon and Constantinople in Minecraft, preserving heritage virtually.
Learn more →New research into sourdough microbiology reveals why artisan bread tastes better and how to optimize your starter for perfect loaves.
Learn more →Shipwrecks from the 1800s are being discovered in pristine condition in the cold freshwater lakes, telling stories of early American maritime history.
Learn more →Millennials and Gen Z are rediscovering practical skills like sewing, canning, and woodworking in a backlash against disposable culture.
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