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China unleashes record short-term funds ahead of lunar new year
Authorities try to pre-empt cash crunch that usually accompanies holiday but shy away from cut to reserve requirement ratioFinancial Times - 4h -
Bipartisan funding negotiations begin in Congress ahead of March shutdown cliff
With an opening salvo, top Republican appropriators kicked off the back-and-forth of government funding offers.Politico - 9h -
Trump pardons anti-abortion protesters ahead of March for Life
President Trump issued pardons Thursday for nearly two dozen anti-abortion activists who had been convicted of blockading abortion clinic entrances. “They should not have been prosecuted. Many of ...The Hill - 9h -
Bipartisan bill looks to ‘modernize’ voting rules for new parents in Congress
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bipartisan bill on proxy voting for members of Congress who are new parents and how their ...NBC News - 10h -
RFK Jr. faces mounting bipartisan criticism
Pressure is mounting on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as critics squeeze senators from both sides of the aisle to oppose President Trump’s pick to be the nation’s top health official. Kennedy’s bipartisan ...The Hill - 21h -
Congressional negotiators say bipartisan funding deal possible this week
House negotiators on both sides said Wednesday they think a deal on a topline for fiscal 2025 spending could come as soon as this week. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.), top Democrat on the House ...The Hill - 1d -
NWSL: Orlando to host Chicago in March opener
The NWSL released the schedule for the 2025 campaign that will feature two simultaneous regular season-openers on March 14, a Rivalry Weekend on Aug. 8-10, and the return of Decision Day on Nov. 2.ESPN - 1d -
End the geriatric oligarchy: New bipartisan bill seeks to make Congress family-friendly
A bipartisan bill to allow proxy voting for members of Congress who are pregnant or with newborns is gaining momentum in the House, despite Speaker Mike Johnson's strong objections.The Hill - 2d -
Is bipartisan reform of the clemency process likely?
Sen. Chris Coons suggested that there might be common ground with Congress and the attorney general to institutionalize reforms to the clemency process.The Hill - 2d -
TikTok is back after shutdown. Under Trump, here’s what comes next.
The app still likely needs to find a buyer for its It’s been an eventful weekend for U.S. TikTok users, as the app went dark late on Saturday and is now back online as of midday Sunday.MarketWatch - 3d -
TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight
TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight, and today President-elect Donald Trump said he'd issue an executive order Monday to delay the U.S. ban. NBC News' Savannah ...NBC News - 4d -
TikTok Says Service Will Return as Users React to Shutdown
The app went dark nationwide on Saturday night, but the company indicated it was in the process of restoring the service after assurances from President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 4d -
Demonstrators converge in DC for People’s March ahead of second Trump term
Kim Wozniak felt compelled to show up at Franklin Park for the People’s March on Saturday for many reasons. She said she has a granddaughter who “deserves better” and felt that women are being ...The Hill - 5d -
Last-Minute Gaza Negotiations Indicate Tough Road Ahead
Israel and Hamas have yet to agree on a host of issues, deferring them to later stages of the multiphase cease-fire deal.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March
Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
TikTok considering total shutdown in U.S. on Sunday if ban moves forward
TikTok is preparing to potentially make the app unavailable to its 170 million American users on Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown From Sunday
Unless the nation’s highest court grants a reprieve, the popular social video platform will wind down on Jan. 19.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Cleveland-Cliffs partnering with Nucor on potential bid for U.S. Steel, sources say
The White House over the weekend extended the deadline for Nippon to permanently end its pursuit of U.S. Steel until June.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Red Wings Have Their New Future Shutdown Center
The Detroit Red Wings have a future shutdown center on their hands.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
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The books members of Congress are reading
Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again To March 20
Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows once again, moving the game from its planned February 14 launch date to March 20. Ubisoft says that it made the decision to provide an additional month ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
Taxpayer Advocate urges Congress to preserve IRS funding for service, technology
The National Taxpayer Advocate has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
The Next Congress
We explore the disagreements that could define the new Congress — and potentially derail Donald Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law
President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
For Democrats, strategic and bipartisan cooperation is necessary
Recognizing that there are areas where compromise can — and should — be reached while also understanding that Democrats should protect certain core principles is a good first step.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral
The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home state of Georgia on Saturday, with an emotional motorcade through his hometown of Plains, ahead of his state funeral in ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
The Year Ahead
There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Watch live: House votes for Speaker as 119th Congress begins
All eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday as the House is set to vote on whether he will keep the gavel in the 119th Congress. What has historically been a routine vote has been upended ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
119th Congress set to begin with a House speaker vote to re-elect Mike Johnson
With the 119th Congress is set to begin, Republicans will take full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019 and face an early test in re-electing House Speaker Johnson with a ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial vote as new congress begins
Mike Johnson continues to fight to keep his position as House Speaker as the newly-elected 119th congress will be sworn in Friday and is set to vote on who will fill the spot. At least one ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
GOP majority begins 119th Congress with lengthy list of priorities
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return
Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Russian gas shutdown forces closure of almost all industry in Transnistria
Pro-Russia Moldovan region suffers major hit after Ukraine ends transit agreement, with only food producers functioning. The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 2
