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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 -
Sanders says next term is likely his last
Progressive icon was reelected for another six years in November.Politico - 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 -
OpenAI releases video creation tool
ChatGPT producer OpenAI rolled out a video creation tool this week that lets paying customers create short-length video clips through text prompts. OpenAI introduced Sora, a video generation ...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 -
Democratic governors preparing for Trump's 2nd term
Democratic governors are preparing for what could come from President-elect Donald Trump's second term. Several of them attended a conference in Los Angeles over the weekend, planning which fights ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
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 -
Newsom appoints Schiff to Senate to complete Butler term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to the Senate to complete the rest of appointee Sen. Laphonza Butler’s (D) term. The appointment means Schiff, who has served in ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Crypto industry prepares for Trump's second term
The crypto companies that invested in the 2024 elections are hoping to win big returns on their investment as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office. Axio's crypto ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Newsom lines up resistance to Trump's second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance to Trump’s incoming second term, as chatter builds about his potential 2028 ambitions. Newsom moved ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington WizardsABC News - Dec. 8 -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial 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 -
A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances
Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Rudy Giuliani blows off contempt response deadline in massive defamation lawsuit
Giuliani has continued to speak out against the Georgia poll workers he defamedYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
PVH Stock Falls After Holiday Outlook Falls Short
The company guided for sales to fall between 6% and 7% in the current quarter, wider than the 4.5% decline forecast by analysts.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
NYPD releases photos of possible gunman
Live updates and developments on the manhunt for the suspect in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed outside a New York City hotel.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
2024 Spotify Wrapped released: Details
Spotify Wrapped dropped its yearly recap on Wednesday, revealing the most listened to music of the last year.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why gold will likely beat stocks over the near term
Stocks and gold have produced nearly identical returns so far this year.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Nobody wants to be short this market: “equity repo” edition
Cozzie livs? More like cozzie levsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Amid political chaos, Bank of Korea says it will boost short-term liquidity and deploy measures to stabilize the FX market
The announcement came shortly after the BOK held an emergency board meeting.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Broncos, facing deadline, waive WR Reynolds
The Broncos waived veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Tuesday.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Will a short-term or long-term CD be better for 2025?
Both offer unique benefits, but only one is arguably better heading into 2025. Here's what savers should know now.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
BlackRock launches active short-term money market ETF
Manager claims to be first to offer strategy in a Ucits-regulated ETF in EuropeFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Should you open a long-term CD this December?
Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?CBS News - Dec. 2
