Latest in Capitol agenda: Spending heats up, Hegseth up in the Senate, House GOP retreat
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Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US
As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents.BBC News - 6h -
Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...NBC News - 1d -
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z
The pickup was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, who spent more on experiences such as travel and entertainment.CNBC - 1d -
The Deep-Sea Battle Over the World's Data Cables Is Heating Up
A Russian spy ship seen in U.K. waters points to continuing worries over the safety of undersea cables that link the global economy.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday voted to advance Scott Bessent’s nomination to become the next secretary of the Treasury, putting him in line to be confirmed on Monday. Senators voted 67-23 to tee up final ...The Hill - 12h -
Trump tariff talk is heating up on Wall Street, signaling a rocky road ahead for investors
S&P 500 companies’ mentions of tariffs on earnings calls have surged, according to Citi Research.MarketWatch - 18h -
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z
American Express’ affluent cardholders got comfortable spending more freely again late last year, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC.NBC News - 1d -
Proposed GOP spending cuts a ‘shell game,’ says House top Budget Committee Dem
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss Republican efforts to raise the debt limit and potential spending cuts to finance President Trump’s agenda.NBC News - 1d -
Hegseth clears key Senate hurdle
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three Republican votes and still clinch the ...The Hill - 2d -
Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?
As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.CNBC - 2d -
Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations
Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded ...The Hill - 2d -
Samsung launches S25 smartphone with boosted AI as Apple battle heats up
Samsung launched the S25 series which comes in three variants — the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra.CNBC - 3d -
A Workplace Crush Heats Up Thanks to Burned Cauliflower Pizza
When Taylor Maki first met Jorge Melgoza at an organization that provides social services to Native Americans, she was immediately smitten. It took him a while to notice.The New York Times - 3d -
Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are moving ...The Hill - 4d -
MLB rumors: Blue Jays showing interest in Max Scherzer, market heating up for All-Star reliever
Here's the latest from baseball's hot stoveCBS Sports - 5d -
Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall
On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman. Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Senate GOP spikes House tax plans
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP rejects House conservative tax pitch Senate Republicans are tossing ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Kemp leads Ossoff in Georgia Senate match-up: GOP survey
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) holds a 6-point lead over Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) in a hypothetical match-up for the 2026 Georgia Senate race, according to an internal poll released Thursday by the ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House
With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Five takeaways from our 2025 Mock Draft: Spending up for pitchers like Verlander may be an outdated strategy
Also, find out where Ronald Acuna lands following last year's knee injuryCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Senate GOP rejects House conservative pitch on corporate tax rates
House conservative proposals to raise corporate taxes to offset the cost of President-elect Trump’s tax package are going over like lead balloons in the Senate, where Republicans are warning their ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the decision to remove GOP Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the chair of the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Live updates: Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth as Republican alleges hypocrisy
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Democrats tried ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
College basketball rankings: After a slow start, Purdue is heating up as it adjusts to life without Zach Edey
The Boilermakers, ranked No. 15 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, defeated Rutgers for their fourth straight victoryCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights
In today’s issue: This weekend, all roads lead to Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump, who has called his Florida club “the winter White House” will spend the remainder of the week hosting groups ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Senate GOP fears landmines in House could derail Trump's tax agenda
Senate Republicans fear that President-elect Trump’s tax agenda could be derailed in the House by several potential landmines, including calls by some GOP lawmakers to raise corporate taxes and to ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
House passes ICC sanctions bill; GOP Senate leader promises to bring it to floor
The House on Thursday passed legislation to sanction officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back against the court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
Lobbying by banks helped torpedo a major proposal, and a top regulator announced this week that he would step down from a leadership role.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Trump, GOP senators wrestle over strategy for president-elect's agenda
President-elect Trump and Republican senators wrestled over the best strategy for moving Trump’s top agenda items, including border security and tax relief, during a two-hour meeting at the Capitol ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week
The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Security ramps up on Capitol Hill four years after Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Officials in Washington and on Capitol Hill are boosting security ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with Congress preparing to certify President-elect Trump's ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
MLB rumors: Dodgers won't rush to trade after Hyeseong Kim signing, Justin Verlander market heating up
Here are the latest news and rumors for Major League Baseball's hot stoveCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
After a slow start Keir Starmer must now grip both policy and polling pressures, with May elections pivotal for his opponentsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Men: Who makes the top 25 as conference play heats up?
After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.ESPN - Jan. 2