House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

Voter rights groups have petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court.

Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority

FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Early voting breaks records as the White House race tightens

On the eve of Election Day, early voting numbers reach unprecedented levels. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto looks at each party's route to securing the presidency.

Here's what happened to House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump

Ten Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021. Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse and California Rep. David Valadao are the only ones who remain. Here's where their competitive ...

Control of House hangs in balance as vote count continues in US

Trump would have power to enact agenda if Republicans retain control of lower chamber of Congress

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Jeffries: Still a 'clear pathway' for Democratic majority in House as votes are counted

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that there is still "a clear pathway” for a Democratic majority in the lower chamber as votes continue to be counted nationwide. “We ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan

All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of Congress.

One big thing is missing from the GOP campaign to reclaim Michigan's state House: Trump

WYOMING, Mich. — As he made his case for a Republican revival here at a neighborhood steakhouse, former Michigan Gov.

House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation

Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Florida House GOP member becomes 100th sponsor of Puerto Rico Status Act

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) signed on to the Puerto Rico Status Act this week, The Hill has learned, becoming the 100th sponsor of the bill. The legislation would authorize a federally sponsored ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

House Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it back

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to clarify remarks he made at a New York campaign rally where he suggested that Republicans may try to repeal legislation that has spurred U.S. production of ...

Tech - ABC News - November 1

Harris slams House speaker for suggesting GOP would cut federal semiconductor aid

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...

Harris defends CHIPS Act after House Speaker Johnson suggests GOP would try to repeal law

Donald Trump regularly attacks Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for the CHIPS Act.

Business - CNBC - November 2

NRCC chair predicts GOP sees net gain in House but ‘not going to be double digits’

National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chair Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) on Tuesday said he anticipated House Republicans would pick up seats, but the net gain is “not going to be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Get ready for a relatively quick extension of some 2017 tax cuts if GOP holds on to House

If Republicans end up with a sweep of the House, Senate and White House, they’re expected to focus on using a budget process known as reconciliation to address the upcoming expiration of their 2017 ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Trump yet to endorse GOP candidate for Senate majority leader, House majority still up in the air

John Cornyn, John Thune and Rick Scott have emerged as the frontrunners to replace Mitch McConnell and become Senate majority leader in January, but President-elect Donald Trump hasn't lent his ...

Democrat George Whitesides ousts GOP Rep. Mike Garcia from Los Angeles House seat

The blue-tinged district was among Democrats’ top hopes for a pick-up this year.

Politics - Politico - 21 hours ago

Watch live: House GOP leaders hold news conference after clinching majority

House GOP leadership will speak Tuesday morning after clinching the majority in last week's election, handing Republicans full control of Congress and the White House next year. Their remarks come ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth

Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolio

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Social Security funds could run out in 6 years under Trump plans: Analysis

Social Security’s trust fund reserves could be depleted as early as 2031 under former President Trump’s proposals, several years earlier than recent projections, according to an analysis from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris team and White House discussed plans for her to distance herself from Biden

The White House and Vice President Harris’ campaign have been in frequent contact about how she planned to distance herself from President Joe Biden, while maintaining her overall loyalty to him, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

White House efforting post-war plan for Israel, Gaza

In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie ...

Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents

Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homes

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt

A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

President-elect Trump discusses future plans for White House

CBS News projects President-elect Trump has secured Nevada. In his first Cabinet selection, Trump appointed campaign manager Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking a historic choice. ...

GOP claims widespread voting by non-citizens but officials say impact is extremely rare

Claims of voting by non-citizens are part of a national Republican effort to challenge voter applications called "Protect the Vote," but Democrats allege it's a way to sow confusion. Officials say ...

Former GOP Rep. Tom Rice helped impeach Trump — but won't vote for Harris

Former Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.), one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, said he will vote for neither Trump nor Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Puerto Rico GOP leader won't vote for Trump unless he apologizes for comedian's remarks

Puerto Rico GOP Chair Ángel Cintrón says he will not vote for Donald Trump in Puerto Rico’s symbolic presidential poll on Election Day unless the former president personally apologizes for a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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