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Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
FirstFT: Qatar’s sovereign fund plans to deploy cash ‘aggressively’
Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches Google DeepMind staff, and court blocks The Onion’s purchase of InfowarsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.Wired - Dec. 10 -
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries in court
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries appeared in court on Long Island for a hearing in his federal sex trafficking case. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on what occurred in the proceeding.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters threatened her with political retribution.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests
Research shows walk or cycle improves cognitive performance for day ahead – and day after. For cycle-to-work commuters and those who start the day with a brisk walk, the benefits of banking some ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans
The roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys has opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati BengalsABC News - Dec. 9 -
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 -
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 -
C.J. Gardner-Johnson embodied Philadelphia when he didn't come off field after injury: 'You gotta kill me'
Gardner-Johnson was in obvious pain in fourth quarter, but kept playingCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
What's next for Yankees after losing Juan Soto? Here's a five-step Plan B for the Bronx Bombers
Soto has taken his talents to a different New York borough and the Yankees need a Plan BCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Allen throws long TD passes to Shakir, Johnson as Bills try to battle from behind
The Bills' defense is having issues with the Rams, but Josh Allen is doing his part.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Chi-Chi’s Plans Comeback More than 20 Years After Bankruptcy
Chi-Chi’s bankruptcy filing two decades ago coincided with a hepatitis A outbreak.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Bill Belichick open to taking UNC job after second meeting with school, doesn't want to be shut out of job
The six-time Super Bowl champion doesn't want to be shut out again this coaching cycleCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson soars, DeMar DeRozan falters
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you'll want to track this week.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Democrats have ‘soul-searching’ to do after election, says freshman Rep.-elect
Representative-elect Derek Tran (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW and says Democrats should “look to the future and really learn from our past” following the results of the 2024 election.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Holiday gift suggestions for your gamer | The DeanBeat
OK, I've been a little late coming up with my holiday gift guide, as we've already passed both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.VentureBeat - Dec. 6 -
Austin no longer planning visit to South Korea after martial law declaration
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is no longer traveling to South Korea after the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law earlier this week in what critics have called a botched ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024Financial Times - Dec. 6 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Speaker Johnson on UK assisted dying bill: ‘Shameful day for the English-speaking world’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an unusual criticism of domestic policy overseas in a "point of personal privilege" during a press conference, saying U.K. lawmakers voting to legalize assisted ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ravens WR Diontae Johnson suspended one game by team just weeks after trade from Panthers
Johnson has just one reception during his tenure in BaltimoreCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Johnson says he'd 'like to' axe PBS and Planned Parenthood
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday he’d like to cut government spending for PBS and for Planned Parenthood, but he noted he might face some push back from Congress first. “I would like ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Longtime Rep. Nadler drops bid to remain top Democrat on Judiciary Committee after challenge
Longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler dropped his bid to remain the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee after Rep. Jamie Raskin said he would challenge him for the job.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hyde back with Bills, says he'll retire after season
Safety Micah Hyde is re-signing with the Bills on Wednesday to the team's practice squad.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Jeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leaders
Democrats are increasingly anxious about the incoming Trump administration and are no longer bowing to seniority rules to pick their committee leaders.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson for 1 game after he refused to enter loss to Eagles
Johnson, who started the season with the Panthers, didn’t play a snap in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Bill Clinton Defends the Hunter Biden Pardon, but Suggests It Was Mishandled
The former president, speaking at the DealBook Summit, suggested that he understood the move but that he wished President Biden “hadn’t said he wasn’t going to do it.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Congressional Democrats call on Biden to disburse remaining IRA climate funds before leaving office
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called on President Biden in a letter Wednesday to ensure climate-related Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Economy cools off after election, ISM finds. Businesses anxious about Trump’s economic plans.
Service-oriented companies in the U.S. grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, reflecting uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will affect the economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Democrats are checked out after their drubbing — here’s how they can reengage
Democrats were once masters of the populist message. If they want to rebuild after last month’s electoral disaster, they’ll need to reconnect with that part of their political psyche — fast.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters
President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Red Wings Falter in 3-2 OT Loss to Bruins
Detroit squanders a lead and strong performances from Ville Husso & Lucas Raymond in dropping to 10-12-3 with a loss in BostonYahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Jeffries presses Biden to issue more pardons before leaving office
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on President Biden to issue more pardons before he leaves office, notably for nonviolent offenders. “During his final weeks in office, ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Jon Stewart mocks 'the dance Democrats have to do' after Hunter Biden pardon
Jon Stewart said he respects President Biden for pardoning his son but mocked Democrats who framed his prior stance as their 'Mason-Dixon Line of morality.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
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 -
McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods shares return plans after back surgery: 'When I'm ready to complete and play at this level'
Woods underwent a sixth back procedure two months ago to alleviate pain endured throughout 2024CBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Evening Report — Democrats reeling after Hunter pardon
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Kash Patel takes spotlight as Trump's latest polarizing pick {beacon} Evening Report Monday, Dec. 2 | By Jonathan Easley © Kris Connor, Wire Image Democrats ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Charlamagne tha God knocks Democrats after Hunter Biden pardon
Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized Democrats after President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter. "I just want Democrats to stop acting like they are on this moral high ground politically, ...The Hill - Dec. 2
