Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

After weekend with Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out a tentative plan to keep the government funded that could tee up a funding fight in Trump’s first 100 days.

How will Congress handle government funding? Johnson says it depends on Trump's 'preference'

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term in early 2025

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown, with Republicans considering pushing it until President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

What the stock market can expect if Republicans control the White House, Senate and House

For stocks, divided control in Washington, D.C. — gridlock — is preferable to rule by one political party.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding

Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

EU governments struggle to fund green transition

Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installations

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

'You haven't won anything': Timeline of brief bad blood between Magic Johnson, Anthony Edwards

The Lakers icon and Timberwolves guard had a mini beef over the summer.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Republicans and Democrats watch each other's news

As the 2024 election approaches, CBS News asked Republicans and Democrats to watch each other's favorite news channels. The results reveal just how differently each side sees the nation's issues.

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Japan's SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

BlackRock expands its tokenized money market fund to Polygon and other blockchains

BlackRock launched the USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund on Ethereum earlier this year.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.

Speaker Johnson, Scalise ask House Republicans for reelection to leadership

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) formally asked House Republicans to reelect them to their leadership posts in letters sent to GOP members on Wednesday. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Jared Goff tells teammates the Lions are different than the other 31 teams

Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not have a good game on Sunday night, but he said afterward that his teammates showed why they're the best team in the NFL right now.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

BBC World Service secures Budget bump in government funding

Executives warned that previous cuts left the UK struggling to counter a rise in Russian and Chinese propaganda

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC

The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute. Not a single country has contributed towards ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds

World - Financial Times - November 8

Government could force pension funds to invest more in UK assets

Further measures may be taken if ‘megafund’ reforms fail to boost domestic investment, says pensions minister

Business - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program

Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Freedom Caucus backs off plan to push a challenger to Johnson

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Trump won a comprehensive victory. Can other Republicans replicate it?

Donald Trump scored a comprehensive victory Tuesday, improving his numbers across several key demographics. Can other Republicans do the same?

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

House governance will be ‘very difficult’ for Republicans due to slim majority: analyst

Republicans appear on track to maintain their control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the new year, though yet again a narrow majority looks likely to cause headaches for GOP leaders.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Phasmophobia Developers Don't Plan To Add Ghostbusters Or Other IP To The Game

Now that it's out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S , the developers behind Phasmophobia have spoken about what's next for the co-op ghost-hunting game. One thing you can expect not to see is a ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Invest in Others to Get a Return From Your Community

A conversation with IBest Wines founder Ingrid Best about leveraging community and networks.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows

Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Sutton's predictions v Mylee & Tate from Jamie Johnson FC

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Mylee and Tate from CBBC football drama Jamie Johnson FC with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Johnson: Trump not expected to pick more admin members from House GOP

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises

Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job losses

Business - Financial Times - October 31

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