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Qatar said a draft agreement to revive short-term US-Iran talks is circulating as mediators press a quick de-escalation path, with a focus on allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz; while progress is not guaranteed, the effort comes amid Trump’s warnings of possible strikes and evolving energy-market signals as Oman-Iran talks influence shipping routes through Hormuz.
Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a brief bill, buying more time for negotiations but pushing funding deadlines up by a week. An agreement in principle on six of the 12 bills needed to fund the government for the entire fiscal year was reached, but the remaining six bills, including controversial areas like the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security, pose challenges. Conservative House Republicans seek to attach policy riders, while Democrats are set to reject them. The new deadline for a potential shutdown is March 22.
Congressional leaders have reached a short-term agreement to avert a partial government shutdown by proposing a temporary funding patch that would extend funding for some government agencies for a week, through March 8, and the rest for another two weeks, until March 22. The deal, initially suggested by Speaker Mike Johnson, aims to provide more time for spending negotiations and prevent a shutdown at the end of the week. However, the agreement only covers six of the 12 annual spending bills, leaving further negotiations and potential shutdown risks in the coming weeks.
Cody Bellinger has returned to the Chicago Cubs after finalizing a three-year deal, but his return might not have happened if the team had made different decisions at last year's trade deadline. Despite being tradable, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer decided to keep Bellinger, believing in the team's playoff potential. Bellinger's impressive performance post-trade deadline and Hoyer's commitment to bringing him back culminated in a team-friendly short-term deal with opt-outs, benefiting both sides.
With top free agents still unsigned, there's speculation about the possibility of Cody Bellinger, the youngest of the "big four," pivoting to a short-term deal. After a strong rebound season with the Cubs, Bellinger faces uncertainty due to his injury-marred prior seasons and questions about his batted-ball profile. Potential landing spots for a short-term deal are limited by luxury tax implications, with the Cubs being a logical fit due to financial and roster considerations. Other plausible options include the Angels, Giants, and long-shot candidates like the D-backs and Royals.
The Senate has advanced a bipartisan short-term plan to prevent a government shutdown, passing a procedural hurdle with a 77-19 vote. The plan would fund the government for six weeks and provide additional funding for Ukraine and domestic disaster relief. However, the bill faces uncertainty in the Republican-led House, which is focused on long-term funding bills. House Republicans have been unable to find consensus on a stopgap bill and have instead approved a procedural move to start debate on long-term funding bills. The inclusion of funding for Ukraine has splintered Republicans, setting up a clash between the House and the Senate. The White House supports the Senate-led proposal and urges House Republicans to abide by the bipartisan deal reached earlier this year.