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sports2 days ago•35 min saved

Daytona Cup package tweaks aim to boost passing and competition

NASCAR announced Daytona’s superspeedway package will be adjusted for the Aug. 29 Coke Zero Sugar 400: the rear spoiler will shrink from 7 to 4 inches and horsepower will drop from 510 to 465 to reduce drag, with race officials predicting faster solo runs but similar speeds in packs. The goal is to create more overtaking opportunities and less track-position dependence, a move reflected in comments from Denny Hamlin and pundits, as part of broader speedway-racing tweaks including Talladega stage-length changes.

via NASCAR.com|

#aero #cup-series #daytona

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

NFL proposes simplified kickoff rules from the 50 to cut outcome confusion

The NFL’s Competition Committee floated a rule from the 50-yard line: if a kickoff lands in the end zone or goes out of bounds, the receiving team would start at its own 20, replacing the former 25 option. This reduces the possible starting spots after a kickoff to 20, 35, or 40, aiming to simplify outcomes and decisions for kickoffs from the 50.

via NBC Sports|

#competition-committee #football #kickoff

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Trump pressures GOP senators amid government shutdown and filibuster debates

President Trump is influencing some Republican senators to consider changing the filibuster rules, with a few showing openness to the idea amid ongoing government shutdown discussions, though he currently lacks the votes to make it happen.

via Axios|

#filibuster #gop #politics

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

UFC 321 Fallout: Calls for Rule Changes and Future Matchups

Belal Muhammad advocates for stricter UFC rules on eye pokes, calling for immediate point deductions to prevent injuries like those he experienced and witnessed in recent fights, aiming to enhance fighter safety.

via Bloody Elbow|

#belal-muhammad #eye-poke #fight-safety

games8 months ago•4 min saved

MTG Commander and Limited Championship Updates for 2027

Wizards of the Coast is considering changing the rules for Hybrid Mana cards in Commander from an 'and' to an 'or', which could significantly expand deckbuilding options and increase the playability of nearly 500 cards, though the proposal is still under feedback and not finalized.

via MTG Rocks|

#commander #games #hybrid-mana

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Confirms 48 Trump Nominees in Single Vote Amid GOP Rule Changes

The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees simultaneously after Republicans changed the chamber's rules to streamline the process, allowing confirmation by a simple majority and bypassing previous objections, marking a significant shift in the confirmation process amidst ongoing partisan tensions.

via PBS|

#confirmation #gop #nominees

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Criticizes NFL's New Kickoff Rule and Game Strategies

President Donald Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule, calling it 'sissy football,' and expressed disapproval of the changes aimed at player safety, which have resulted in fewer returns and a significant drop in concussions, while also highlighting his ongoing opposition to the league's rule modifications.

via New York Post|

#donald-trump #football-safety #kickoff-rule

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Republicans Use 'Nuclear Option' to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations

Senate Republicans voted to change the chamber's rules using the 'nuclear option' to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees, allowing batch confirmations for certain executive branch positions, in an effort to reduce delays in the process.

via NPR|

#confirmation-process #nuclear-option #politics

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Senate GOP Considers Recess Appointments Amid Nominee Stalemate

The Senate is preparing to recess in August without a deal on nominations, as Republicans plan to use a 'nuclear' option to change rules and expedite the confirmation process for President Trump's nominees, amid failed negotiations with Democrats over funding and nominations.

via The Hill|

#august-recess #gop #nominations

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Trump urges GOP to end blue slip tradition and accelerate judicial appointments

Senate Republicans are considering changing rules or allowing recess appointments to expedite President Trump's judicial nominations amid frustrations with Democratic delays, with discussions about potential rule modifications and the possibility of adjourning the Senate to enable recess appointments, though no decisions have been made yet.

via Politico|

#judicial-nominations #politics #recess-appointments

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Democrats strategize amid redistricting battles and GOP efforts

Senate Republicans are considering changing rules or allowing recess appointments to expedite the confirmation process for President Trump's nominees amid frustrations over delays and procedural hurdles, with discussions ongoing and no final decisions made yet.

via Politico|

#nominees #politics #recess-appointments

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Speaker Johnson Foresees Changes to Motion to Vacate Rules in Next Congress Amid House Republican Infighting"

Speaker Mike Johnson predicts that there will likely be a change to the motion to vacate in the next Congress, following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The current rule allows a single member to bring a motion to vacate against the Speaker, which led to McCarthy's removal. Johnson's prediction comes amid heat from the right flank of the party regarding his handling of spending issues, with some members considering a motion to vacate if certain actions are taken.

via The Hill|

#house-gop #motion-to-vacate #politics