House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, with just 10 days left to head off a shutdown. Source
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U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations
Egypt unveiled a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan with broad backing that would not displace Palestinians. The White House says it ignores reality. Source
Read Trump’s speech transcript for the 2025 joint address to Congress
Read the full text of President Trump’s prepared remarks for his 2025 joint address to Congress, as released by the White House. Source
Is Trump’s abrupt turn on Ukraine giving Taiwan the jitters?
The U.S. is Taiwan’s ace in the hole as it faces China’s threats, so does Trump’s fickle foreign policy fuel concern, or does Taipei have “a better hand”? Source
How to speed up credit card debt relief
The debt relief process can take a while, but there are ways to expedite the process. Here’s how to do that. Source
Trump doubles down on tariffs in address to Congress; Administration may change GDP calculation
President Trump reinforced his decision to impose tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China during his address to Congress Tuesday night. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on that and talk from the Trump administration about changing how the GDP is formulated. Source
Nick Offerman uses woodworking as tool to help at-risk young adults
Actor Nick Offerman teamed up with Los Angeles-based nonprofit Would Works to help underserved young adults develop valuable skills and find a safe space filled with “warm humanism.” Source
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Source
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be “charged with what’s in my stomach.” Source
First-time driver’s guide to car insurance: What to expect
Understanding car insurance basics is a vital first step for every new driver. Here’s everything to consider now. Source