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House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.CBS News - 13m -
House, Senate conservatives back 2-step process to enact Trump agenda
House and Senate conservatives in a letter to their leaders Wednesday backed a two-step budget reconciliation process to enact President-elect Trump’s agenda that would begin with a border bill, ...The Hill - 3h -
Bill to prevent government shutdown includes raise for Congress. It’s the first pay hike in 16 years.
Congressional leaders have put forward a giant spending package to avoid a partial government shutdown, and one provision aims to deliver the first pay raise for lawmakers in about 16 years.MarketWatch - 5h -
Nintendo's Next Console Will Drive Major Industry Growth In 2025, Analyst Predicts
Industry analysis firm DFC Intelligence has released its 2024 market report and forecast, and despite the past two years of uncertainty, sweeping layoffs , and studio closures, the industry is set ...GameSpot - 7h -
Harris gives first major speech since conceding election
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday gave her first major speech since conceding the 2024 election. In speaking to young leaders in Maryland, Harris focused on the importance of civil engagement ...CBS News - 21h -
Meet America’s Next First Family of the Winter Olympics
You’ve heard of the Manning brothers and the Williams sisters. The Macugas are different.The New York Times - 23h -
Tax lobbyists worry border bill could derail reform efforts
Tax lobbyists are worried Congress could endanger highly anticipated tax reform if it uses the first reconciliation bill to shore up immigration and border security funding. Tax cuts enacted in ...The Hill - 1d -
There's still time to slash your 2024 tax bill with these last-minute moves
As year-end approaches, there’s still time to slash your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund, financial advisors say.NBC News - 1d -
There's still time to slash your 2024 tax bill with these last-minute moves
You still have time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund before January, according to financial advisors. Here's what investors need to know.CNBC - 2d -
Sober for party season? No thanks! Why this Londoner won't be cutting back on alcohol
The rise of ‘sober coaching’ is of no interest to Henry Conway, who can find an appropriate tipple for any occasionYahoo Sports - 2d -
Conservatives fall in line behind Mike Johnson ahead of speaker race
Johnson has been working diligently behind the scenes to solidify support.Politico - 3d -
The Major Bill Belichick Twist That Didn’t Come to Fruition
Belichick took great pleasure in torturing the New York Jets over his years as the Patriots coach. But his deal with U.N.C. takes the cake.The New York Times - 3d -
Report: Deshaun Watson is expected back in Cleveland next year
Browns have no real option to keeping him, and paying him.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Freedom Caucus backs two-track strategy to tackle Trump border and tax agenda
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus is backing a two-step approach to tackle parts of President-elect Trump’s agenda on border, taxes and energy amid an internal clash over the ...The Hill - 5d -
Texas bill would allow bitcoin to be used for taxes, donations
Texas is among 10 states considering legislation about the expanded use of cryptocurrency by its residentsThe Hill - 5d -
New Zealand opposition parties back Māori plea to King Charles
Opposition politicians said the letter was a necessary ‘extreme step’, with Māori rights under almost weekly attack from the government. New Zealand’s opposition parties have thrown their support ...The Guardian - 6d -
Romania's pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil
Romania’s pro-European parties agreed to form a majority government made up of groupings that were traditionally on opposite sides and shutting out far-right nationalists who made significant gains ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Bottom Line: Former Texas Democratic congressman registers to lobby on border wall
Trade On behalf of the City of Del Rio, Texas, R.R.P. Consulting Engineers hired Valiant Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to “the Presidential Permit process for the construction of an ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Christopher Nolan on ‘Interstellar’s’ cosmic success 10 years later
The hardest movie ticket to get this weekend was for a film audiences have been able to watch at home for years: Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.”ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Biden Says Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Would Be ‘a Major Mistake’
The president also said his successor would face blowback from the Republican Party if he tried to unwind the Biden agenda.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Investors may face a major inflation surprise next year. How pros are preparing.
Big investment managers like Nuveen are factoring in the possibility that their base-case expectations for a soft landing, accompanied by easing inflation, might turn out to be wrong.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats gauging interest in bill to extend tax benefits to Taiwanese companies
Senate Democrats are considering a bill to give tax breaks to Taiwanese companies, gauging interest in using a fast-track process to pass it into law. The tax benefits for Taiwan were included as ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Conservative veterans sign letter backing Tulsi Gabbard nomination
More than 250 veterans have signed a letter supporting former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), President-elect Trump’s nominee to be director of national intelligence. The letter offers a fierce ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
That Roth IRA conversion comes with a tax bill — here's how to pay for it
If you're eyeing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, you'll need to plan for the upfront tax bill. Here are some strategies to manage your taxes, experts say.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Lindsey Graham says border bill should be 'first order of business'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday that a border security bill should be “the first order of business in the Senate Budget Committee." “Stephen Miller was spot on when he said that the Senate ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossings as Erdogan expects more to go home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees have gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey, eagerly anticipating their return to Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s governmentABC News - Dec. 9 -
10 years later: The CIA ‘Torture Report’ and America’s accountability deficit
With respect to post-9/11 torture, the U.S. has persistently dodged its obligations.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Canada’s 988 Crisis Hotline, a ‘Pathway to Survival,’ One Year Later
The hotline responded to more than 300,000 calls and texts in its inaugural year, reinforcing appeals for Canada to establish a national suicide prevention strategy.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
A CEO’s Guide to New Year Strategy: 5 Vital Questions
In preparation for the year ahead, do some strategic planning by asking yourself these things.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city blockABC News - Dec. 6 -
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city blockABC News - Dec. 6 -
Retirees are less satisfied—make 2 key moves now to be happy later, says researcher: 'It all comes back to preparation'
Retirees report significantly lower levels of well-being than they did just four years ago, according to a survey from the Employee Benefits Research Institute.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
The Office Holiday Party Is Back. But What to Wear?
Tips from The Times’ fashion director on how to navigate the sartorial anxieties of the season.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair
Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their track records as they look to rebound from the party’s widespread losses in November. Former ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the Senate Republican retreat Tuesday for Congress to move first next year on a budget reconciliation package that ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?
Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Matthew Stafford suffers lateral ankle sprain and Rams add former first-round pick
Matthew Stafford suffers a lateral ankle sprain in the Rams' victory over the Saints and the Rams add depth at cornerback with signing of former No. 1 pick.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
