End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say

Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’

Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Israel and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Israel and Hamas may be nearing ceasefire deal, sources say

A deal to end the war in Gaza could be close. An anonymous Israeli government official told CBS News the first phase of the ceasefire would last about 42 days with Hamas releasing 33 hostages in ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"

Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.

CBS News - Jan. 13

As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more

While Djokovic is adamant he will keep playing, this could be his last Australian Open, and it's worth enjoying his legendary career.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Rep. Judy Chu says fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water"

Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies have assured her there is "enough water" to continue fighting fires amid concerns over water pressure in her district.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Rep. Judy Chu: Fire agencies say there is "enough water" to fight wildfires going forward

Rep. Judy Chu, whose district has been affected by the Eaton fire, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she has been in touch with Gov. Gavin Newsom and fire agencies have assured ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine

Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab

ABC News - Jan. 11

Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'

A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says

President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.

Inc. - Jan. 10

U.S. Buyers Group to Bid for TikTok Assets as Supreme Court Decision Nears

Billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty and several partners offered few details on their plan to buy the U.S. assets of the platform, announced the day before the high court will decide its fate.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Russia's elites say they are tired of waiting for the war to end: report

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says

It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Greenland lawmaker says Trump Jr. visit 'was all staged'

A member of Greenland's Parliament said Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island this week was "all staged" to make it look like Greenlanders supported President-elect Trump as he ramps up rhetoric ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

WNBA free agency: Satou Sabally says she won't re-sign with Wings; Fever a potential home for All-Star forward

Sabally is an unrestricted free agent, but the Wings could 'core' her to gain exclusive negotiating rights

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Renée Slegers in the frame as Arsenal Women’s search for manager nears end

Interim head coach has overseen 10 wins from 11 matches Numerous coaches from around the world considered Arsenal’s interim head coach, Renée Slegers, is among the candidates in the final round ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops

Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Polish president wants ICC indictee Netanyahu to be able to go to Auschwitz anniversary, aide says

Poland’s president asked the government to ensure Benjamin Netanyahu can choose to attend the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp without fear of arrest.

NBC News - Jan. 9

In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act

More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says

"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Lawmakers play the market

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter demonstrated how former presidents should live, ex-Biden aide says

Members of Congress Tuesday took part in a memorial for the late President Jimmy Carter. Meghan Hays, former director of message planning in the Biden administration, and Maura Gillespie, former ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader

A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said, two decades after a finding of genocide in the same region.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

CISA says 'no indication' other agencies impacted by Treasury hack

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said Monday that there is “no indication” other federal agencies were impacted by the recent breach at the Treasury Department. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 Capitol attack 'didn't end that day'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that the violence of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol “didn’t end that day.” “It didn't end that day,” Pelosi told CBS News’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Nancy Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 "didn't end that day"

As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say

A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula

ABC News - Jan. 5

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Exclusive: David Neuberger believes lack of access to state-funded lawyers for family disputes is ‘wrong in principle’. The former president of the supreme court has said parents are being deprived ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says

Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...