Latest in Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all nighter
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Why Washington is getting nervous about a shutdown
Washington is growing increasingly worried about the potential for a government shutdown — and what devastation it could bring.Politico - 11h -
Senate tees up final vote on Trump OMB nominee Russell Vought
The Senate on Wednesday teed up a final vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office. The Senate voted 53-47 along party lines on Wednesday to limit debate on ...The Hill - 2h -
Shutdown fears grow as Trump battles multiply
The odds of a government shutdown are surging as President Trump battles Democrats over efforts to freeze funding and Republicans brawl internally over the size and scope of potential cuts. With a ...The Hill - 9h -
Collins to back OMB nominee Russell Vought, paving way for confirmation
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) told The Hill on Tuesday that she plans to vote for Russell Vought, President Trump’s pick to head the White House budget office, paving the way ...The Hill - 1d -
The source of middle class anxiety
Higher costs lower the returns to ambition in the westFinancial Times - 3d -
Multiple groups call on Senate to reject Vought nomination
Multiple groups called on the Senate to reject President Trump’s pick for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, Russell Vought. In three separate letters, the Coalition for Sensible ...The Hill - 5d -
Big bailouts, bigger problems
The IMF’s exceptional access policy is not workingFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
‘An exercise in political abuse’: Republicans face legislative gantlet with reconciliation
Top Senate Republicans want to pass their party’s wide-ranging agenda with two different acts by using a legislative process called budget reconciliation, a technical workaround that avoids the ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
No phone, no watch, no problem: should we all be more like Severance’s Christopher Walken?
The 81-year-old actor has revealed that he has no streaming services, has never sent an email, and doesn’t even know what time it is. Perhaps he has found true freedom . Perhaps the buzziest show ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Schumer calls Trump pick Russell Vought a "dangerous" choice
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, calling Russell Vought "dangerous." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Kaine grills Vought on planned 'woke and weaponized' budget cuts
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) grilled Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget, over a budget proposal created at the think tank where he worked, ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Sen. Padilla presses Russell Vought about politicizing disaster relief funds
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., questioned Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, about whether or not he would "politicize" disaster relief funds ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Russell Vought at Senate hearing: 'We have to use taxpayer dollars wisely'
Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, discussed how he wants to tackle "government waste" and use taxpayer dollars "wisely" during his opening ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Watch live: Trump OMB nominee Russell Vought's confirmation hearing
Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), testifies Wednesday before the Senate Budget Committee for his confirmation hearing. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Scalise says GOP leadership, Trump agree to move on 1 reconciliation bill
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Tuesday said Republican leaders agreed to move President Trump’s legislative agenda in one sweeping bill, a development he shared with reporters after ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump laid out a sweeping energy agenda. Here are all the key actions he took on day one
President Donald Trump has declared a national energy emergency as he aims to boost oil and gas production.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Prada Creates Genuine Pants Anxiety
In the label’s sexiest men’s runway show in recent memory, tight trousers waged a comeback.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
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 - Jan. 19 -
Starry nights and magic mushrooms: pulling an all-nighter at London’s Van Gogh exhibition
As the National Gallery’s sell-out Poets and Lovers draws to a close, the Observer joins the crowd in the early hours of the morning. Forget Soho bars, Covent Garden eateries, King’s Cross clubs ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs
Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan conventionABC News - Jan. 17 -
Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire
As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Trump floats adding Los Angeles aid to reconciliation bill
President-elect Trump floated the idea Thursday of including federal aid to Los Angeles in the wake of deadly fires as part of a massive reconciliation package, suggesting that doing so would win ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Vought nomination signals bruising spending wars under Trump
The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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 -
At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought
Several staffers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are heading for the exits before President-elect Trump takes office, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, amid ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Red Wings Have Their New Future Shutdown Center
The Detroit Red Wings have a future shutdown center on their hands.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties
Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
A time for truth and reconciliation
Trump’s return to the White House augurs the ‘apokálypsis’ of the ancien regime’s secretsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump meets with GOP senators on Capitol Hill to push legislative agenda
President-elect Donald Trump met with Republican senators Wednesday night on Capitol Hill to discuss his "big beautiful bill" and all the pieces of his agenda it could hold. CBS News' Caitlin ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown
The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear
Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer. All ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
