The article compiles votes from various critics and cinephiles worldwide on the best films of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of movies from different countries and genres, with a focus on innovative storytelling, political cinema, and underrepresented voices.
The article discusses seven key Republican senators' positions and concerns regarding a major legislative bill supported by President Trump, highlighting the political negotiations and potential changes needed for the bill to pass the Senate, especially with Democrats uniformly opposing it.
The House canceled votes due to inclement weather as wintry conditions hit Washington, D.C., shortening the chamber’s week as it races to avert a government shutdown by Friday’s deadline. The Senate is still set to hold votes late Tuesday afternoon, though there will likely be a number of absences, and the chamber is slated to hold the first procedural vote on legislation to avert a government shutdown. The change in schedule for the House comes as Winter Storm Heather leaves snow throughout the Northeast, making it difficult for lawmakers to fly back to Washington for votes.