Congressional Leaders Unveil Short Term Spending Bill Tied to Disaster Aid

Ossoff says Greene in Senate would be 'disaster for the country'

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) warned on Wednesday that a successful Senate run by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would be "a disaster" for the nation. Ossoff is set to defend his seat in the 2026 ...

The Hill - 5d

'I didn't come here to leave:' Bill Belichick talks family ties and desire to coach college football in first North Carolina news conference

“I’ve always wanted to coach in college football and it just never really worked out,” Belichick said. “Had some good years in the NFL, so that was OK.”

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Countering China: Foreign aid in America’s national interest

Like Japan, the United Kingdom and France, the United States must have a more direct alignment between its foreign aid and commercial interests.

The Hill - 5d

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

Scott skips interview with Congressional Black Caucus amid Agriculture race

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) skipped an interview on Wednesday with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) as the race heats up for the top Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee — a move ...

The Hill - 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

Winners and losers of Labour spending review

Funding tug of war looms between Treasury and Downing Street as party’s political machinery tightens

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts

The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall. Malaria killed almost 600,000 people in 2023, as cases rose for the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away

President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Government department spends £1,200 on two folders

It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves asks departments to highlight savings they can make in the next few years.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes

The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review

The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Romero criticises Spurs board for lack of spending

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero criticises the club's board for a lack of investment following Sunday's disappointing 4-3 defeat home by Chelsea.

BBC News - Dec. 10

How to spend the perfect day in Muscat, Oman

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.

Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.

Politico - 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

Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban

TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.

Inc. - Dec. 8

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

If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster

A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Starmer to launch major government spending review

Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public funds

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster

Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environments

Financial Times - Dec. 6

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Boeing plea deal tied to fatal crashes rejected

The deal undermines the court and involves "contradictory" diversity requirements, a judge ruled.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Former Proud Boys Leader Testifies in Defense of Officer Accused of Aiding Him

Enrique Tarrio appeared in court for the first time since being sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid

The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Congressional GOP offers new proposal on year-end health package

Republicans on Capitol Hill have sent a preliminary offer to Democrats for numerous health care policies to be tacked onto the continuing resolution that lawmakers are moving to complete before the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks

The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money

ABC News - Dec. 4

If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4