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ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.16 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris condemns Senate Republicans for blocking IVF bill; VP calls Ohio attacks a ‘crying shame’ – live
Vice-president says Republicans ‘have once again made clear’ they will not protect IVF access; Harris addresses anti-immigrant attacks in NABJ interview . As far as the election campaign is ...17 minutes ago - Republican Party -
NBC News - Top stories
House to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan as shutdown looms
Speaker Mike Johnson said House Republicans will vote on a six-month bill to avoid a government shutdown linked to Trump's citizenship voting bill.42 minutes ago -
NBC News - Politics
Speaker Johnson ‘wasting’ time tying funding to proof of citizenship mandate: Budget Cmte. Democrat
Lawmakers are back in session and facing a deadline to pass a funding bill before the end of the month. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the legislative fight and ...1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
GOP House Speaker Johnson backs keeping some of Biden's clean energy tax credits
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Johnson says he will use "a scalpel and not a sledgehammer" in deciding which IRA tax credits to try to roll back.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Katie Britt (Ala.) to pass a GOP in vitro fertilization (IVF) access bill through unanimous consent, repeating a ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding area2 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
Senate GOP blocks IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights
The Senate failed to advance Democratic legislation to protect access to IVF in a vote of 51 to 44.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...2 hours ago - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Gaza publishes identities of 34,344 Palestinians killed in war with Israel
Document runs to 649 pages and includes 169 babies born after the Hamas attacks of 7 October. Gaza’s health ministry has identified 34,344 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks in the territory, ...4 hours ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Major London NHS hospital trust freezes external hiring
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgets6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...7 hours ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Politics
House to vote on Speaker Johnson's funding plan as shutdown looms
Speaker Mike Johnson said House Republicans will vote again on a six-month bill to avoid a government shutdown linked to Trump's citizenship voting bill.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Speaker Johnson eyes Wednesday vote on stopgap funding plan
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is eyeing a Wednesday vote on his partisan stopgap proposal, he announced on Tuesday, after he was forced to yank it from the floor amid widespread GOP opposition last ...8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election10 hours ago - Germany -
ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission team
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission team13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Major oil spill averted after Houthi attack set tanker alight
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
MLB players' union affiliate sues DraftKings, bet365 claiming unauthorized use of images
A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association sued DraftKings and bet365 on Monday, alleging unauthorized use of player names and images21 hours ago - MLB -
NBC News - Politics
Trump dispenses with unity and blames Democrats after apparent second assassination attempt
Trump and his allies are fanning political flames after his Secret Service detail thwarted what the FBI is describing as the second attempt to assassinate him in less than 10 weeks.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
House lawmakers demand Secret Service briefing on 2nd Trump assassination attempt
The top lawmakers on the panel investigating the July shooting requested a briefing with the Secret Service this week over what authorities said was another “attempted assassination.”2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
GOP lawmaker’s wife accuses him of an affair — and points the finger at the wrong woman
The House Homeland Security chair, who is seeking a divorce, acknowledged "a difficult time for my family."4 days ago -
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Politico - Politics
Joe Wilson hospitalized after medical emergency
His office confirmed he's being evaluated at a local Washington hospital.6 days ago -
Politico - Politics
New York’s ousted governor to spar with House lawmakers over Covid response
The former New York governor will be grilled by a House panel over his pandemic response — just as he mulls a potential return to politics.September 10 - Covid -
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Politico - Politics
Schumer snubs House Republicans in looming shutdown fight
He says his chamber will seek to avoid "a pointless and painful government shutdown."September 8 - Republican Party