Congress releases short term funding bill as deadline nears to avert a holiday shutdown

Congress grapples over pre-Christmas catch-all deal as government shutdown looms

Top lawmakers had aimed to release bill text over the weekend but hit an impasse over agriculture aid.

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Sunday shows preview: Drones capture national attention; Congress works to avert shutdown

A slew of drone sightings in New Jersey and different parts of the country have made headlines this week as Congress scrambles to avoid the Dec. 20 government shutdown deadline. The Democratic ...

The Hill - 3d

Important holiday shipping deadlines to know for timely gift arrivals

Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has ...

CBS News - 4d

Live updates: Drone sightings raise lawmakers' eyebrows; Shutdown deadline looms

Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to ...

The Hill - 5d

India Ports Strike Averted as Government Enforces Contract Terms

Yahoo News - 5d

An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near

CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.

CBS News - 5d

Behind the scenes look with UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near

The clock is ticking to meet the deadlines to send holiday packages in time. An estimated 2.2 billion packages will be shipped this holiday season. CBS News' Nancy Chen has a behind the scenes look ...

CBS News - 5d

Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.

Wired - 5d

Doing Less for the Holidays

Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.

The New York Times - 6d

Bill Belichick, North Carolina contract details: Official terms trickle out as Tar Heels announce hire

Belichick doubles his predecessor in salary, but a deal this short had insiders skeptical

CBS Sports - 6d

Will TikTok be banned in January? Here's where things stand as deadline nears

You may not be able to doomscroll on TikTok much longer unless the social media company finds a way to stop a new law from going into effect.

The Hill - 6d

Making Danish Holiday Crafts

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.

The New York Times - 6d

IRS: There's a key deadline approaching for required minimum distributions

If you're age 73 or older and retired, the annual deadline for required minimum distributions, or RMDs, is approaching. Here's what investors need to know.

CNBC - 6d

Why are Trader Joe's stores short on eggs?

"Chickens on strike!" reads a sign posted to an empty refrigerator case where you'd normally find cartons of eggs.

The Hill - 6d

Lawmakers race to avert government shutdown with deadline nearing

Congress only has 10 days left to figure out government funding before the shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson will almost ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Evening Report — Clock ticks toward government funding deadline

{beacon} Evening Report © The Hill, Greg Nash 10 days: Congress speeds toward government funding deadline THE LAME-DUCK CONGRESS is barreling toward a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government. ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Watch: House Republicans hold presser as shutdown deadline looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other GOP leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning with just 10 days left until government funding is set to expire. Members on both sides of the aisle ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Tips for tipping this holiday season

A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh

In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline

Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don’t have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts

The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Manchin, Welch unveil bill placing term limits on Supreme Court

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin (I) and Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) have introduced a resolution to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices, which would require some turnover on the ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

A short guide to Syria’s long war

Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the region

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Report: Warriors in ‘real hunt' to trade for star before deadline

The Golden State Warriors are in the market to trade for a star ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Minnesota rumored to be team worth watching as NBA trade deadline nears

Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo has not been a smooth fit so far in Minnesota.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress

Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress

The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure

Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days

In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5