The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge
Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.
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Government shutdown crisis averted after Biden signs stopgap funding bill
President Joe Biden signed a government funding bill on Saturday that averted a government shutdown.CNBC - 18h -
Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More
The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.The New York Times - 1d -
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The Senate passed the measure and sent it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.The New York Times - 15h -
Biden signs government funding bill, averting shutdown crisis
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a government funding bill on Saturday, formally averting a shutdown crisis after Congress passed the bill.NBC News - 18h -
Watch: White House takes questions on looming government shutdown
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spent most of her Friday press briefing answering questions about the possible government shutdown. Jean-Pierre said several times that Congress had a ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about the government shutdown deadline threatening the U.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a government shutdown after Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump decried his spending bill that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle negotiated to keep ...CBS News - 1d -
Why Luigi Mangione's federal charges could lead to death penalty
Luigi Mangione is now detained in New York after his extradition from Pennsylvania. This comes as more details emerge about the federal charges he is now facing in connection to the killing of ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about congressional budget talks as government barrels toward shutdown
Congress has until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, but lawmakers are in disarray on how they move forward after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon ...CBS News - 1d -
TSA: Extended government shutdown could lead to longer lines at airports
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske warned Thursday that an extended government shutdown could result in travelers waiting longer to go through checkpoints at airports. ...The Hill - 1d -
What to know about the new deal to avoid a government shutdown and Trump's influence on it
After a day of wrangling, Republican lawmakers say they have a deal to prevent the government from shutting down in just over 24 hours. Republican Rep. Stephanie Bice told reporters that ...CBS News - 2d -
What to Know About the Charges Against Luigi Mangione
The man the authorities say killed UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive is accused of crimes in Pennsylvania and New York, including first-degree murder, which is a terrorism charge.The New York Times - 3d -
What to know about the charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been indicted on several charges, including murder as an act of terrorism. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.CBS News - 3d -
Answering NFL's biggest questions: How worried should we be about the Lions? Who would win OROY among non-QBs?
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More questions about mysterious drone sightings dominate Pentagon briefing
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder fielded several questions Tuesday about the unexplained drones that have been spotted in several states along the East Coast in recent weeks. ...CBS News - 4d -
RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump's pick to lead health agency
Robert FABC News - 5d -
New questions arise about drone sightings in East Coast skies
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd reports on the recent surge in drone activity in New Jersey and beyond. A former DHS assistant secretary who oversaw counter-drone policy, ...CBS News - 5d -
Palestinian refugees return to Yarmouk amid questions about their place in the new Syria
Palestinian refugees, whose homes in the Yarmouk camp near Damascus were destroyed during Syria’s civil war, have started to return to the neighborhood since the fall of President Bashar AssadABC News - Dec. 14 -
Trump’s tariff threats raise serious questions about North American trade
If Trump proceeds down the path he is advocating, his actions could have unforeseen consequences for the global economy.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Questions about drone sightings and new findings about human evolution: Morning Rundown
The White House said drones flying over New Jersey and New York don’t pose a public threat, but lawmakers still want more answers.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Morgan Stanley says these are the biggest questions about stocks for 2025
Could Google lose its dominance to artificial intelligence powered startups? Will the new Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cost cutting hit America’s top IT companies?MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
German election opinion polls – who’s leading for 2025
The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has announced fresh elections to the Bundestag for February 2025, after the collapse of his SPD-led coalition. Find out which parties are polling best today. ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Who will succeed Nvidia’s Jensen Huang? A new book raises this key question.
Investors who read the book might be concerned about one issue: Nvidia is completely entwined with its CEO.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Stephen Colbert Asks Damning Question About Donald Trump's Nominees
The "Late Show" host also spotted a hilarious "redeeming" quality in one.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Hegseth faces questions about women's role in the military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Syrian rebel leader's extremist past raises questions about his future
Standing before a cheering crowd in Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque, the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolani declared a new chapter in Syria’s history.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered
Federal officials will soon begin testing the country’s milk supply for the virus. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Toulouse lead French charge in Champions Cup
Bath take on La Rochelle in the opening game of the Champions Cup but what else should you look out for in this year's Investec Champions Cup?BBC News - Dec. 6 -
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that era.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth says Trump still supports him, dodges question about drinking
Politico - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth’s Troubles at Work Raise Questions About Leadership
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary led two nonprofits into debt, and episodes of drinking continued into his days as a Fox News personality.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Biden, in Angola, Can't Escape Questions About His Son's Pardon
The president’s three-day visit was meant to be a capstone on the administration’s efforts to strengthen ties with the oil-rich nation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards
The former president has shown he has no qualms about putting his most loyal confidants in his administration, no matter their baggage.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Biden not answering questions about pardoning his son Hunter
It's been two days since President Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter, and the elder Biden has still not answered questions about the move. President-elect Donald Trump's ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
President Biden in Angola, not answering questions about Hunter Biden pardon
The fallout from President Biden's pardon for his son, Hunter, has followed the president on his trip to Angola where he's been peppered with questions about the move. Biden had previously said ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Who is Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI?
Kash Patel, one of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters, is his pick to lead the FBI. If confirmed by the Senate, Patel has vowed to overhaul the agency. Chris Piehota, retired FBI ...CBS News - Dec. 2
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