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Johnson on shaky ground with Trump after spending fiasco
Months of working to get the president-elect on his side didn’t fully protect the speaker from the president’s wrath over a funding bill.Politico - 2d -
Democrats dodge a debt ceiling deal
After years of decrying GOP hostage-taking, they're balking at Donald Trump's request for a clean increase to the borrowing limit.Politico - 2d -
The Republicans Who Defied Trump on the Spending and Debt Deal
The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.The New York Times - 1d -
House Republican hits Johnson over Trump influence on shutdown 'circus'
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) lashed out at Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday morning, saying he "dragged" President-elect Trump into conversations about the spending bill as the threat of a ...The Hill - 1d -
Swalwell: Musk 'going to own' Republicans if they don't stand up to him now
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) spoke out against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in governmental affairs, saying the tech billionaire is "horning his way" into decisions. "I was with a few ...The Hill - 1d -
Johnson on shaky ground with Trump after spending fiasco
Months of working to get the president-elect on his side didn’t fully protect the speaker from the president’s wrath over a funding bill.Politico - 2d -
House rejects Johnson's plan B to prevent shutdown
The House on Thursday torpedoed Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) plan B to avert a government shutdown and suspend the debt limit, dealing a blow to the GOP leader and catapulting the conference back ...The Hill - 2d -
Spending Deal Debacle Threatens Mike Johnson’s Hold on House Speaker Job
A Republican backlash to the speaker’s plan to temporarily fund the government has sparked new talk of ousting him, and highlighted the challenges he will face if he manages to keep his job.The New York Times - 2d -
Republicans Offered a Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Also, country music was ubiquitous in 2024. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
READ: Republicans' revamped 'plan B' spending bill
After pressure from President-elect Trump and his allies resulted in the demise of the bipartisan spending bill before it could go to the House floor for a vote, House Republicans have reached an ...The Hill - 2d -
Is Elon Musk to blame for the demise of Mike Johnson's spending bill?
Elon Musk spoke out against House Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending bill that would have averted a government shutdown. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is opposing the measure. CBS News' ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump: Johnson will ‘easily remain Speaker’ if he takes ‘tough’ action on spending
President-elect Trump on Thursday said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can remain in the leadership role if he is tough on spending, while Johnson is pivoting to plan B to fund the government ahead of ...The Hill - 2d -
Johnson's spending bill blasted as government shutdown deadline approaches
There is a significant prospect of a government shutdown after House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending bill lost support from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Libby Cathey ...CBS News - 2d -
Johnson spending deal throws Speakership into question as floor vote approaches
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) handling of an end-of-year spending deal is throwing his grasp on his gavel into uncertain territory ahead of a critical Jan. 3 Speaker vote, as some GOP lawmakers ...The Hill - 3d -
Vance meets with Johnson after Trump torpedoes spending bill
Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday night, hours after President-elect Trump torpedoed the GOP leader’s spending deal. Vance was in Johnson’s office for ...The Hill - 3d -
Live updates: Trump rejects CR as Johnson considers backup spending plan; NDAA clears Senate
President-elect Trump rejected the bipartisan spending deal that was drawing flak from an array of Republicans, with a government shutdown deadline of Friday. The deal to keep the government funded ...The Hill - 3d -
Johnson's spending nightmare points to grueling GOP problems next year
Donald Trump is opening the door to a government shutdown. At least one conservative is now saying they won’t back Johnson for speaker. It doesn't stop there.Politico - 3d -
Johnson considers plan B amid Trump World opposition to spending deal
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking at a plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside the Capitol, including President-elect Trump and his ...The Hill - 3d -
Rand Paul: Spending bill shows Johnson a 'weak, weak man'
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the proposed spending bill, labeling him a “weak, weak man.” “I had hoped to see @SpeakerJohnson grow a spine, but this bill ...The Hill - 3d -
Speaker Johnson speaks to Musk after he suggests torpedoing spending bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he talked to billionaire Elon Musk about the 1,500-page government funding deal after Musk voiced his opposition to the bill, and that the incoming Department of ...The Hill - 3d -
Here's what to know as the Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.CBS News - 3d -
Rep. Carlos Giménez: 'Drones pose a threat,' feds don't know anything
"The federal government hasn't the faintest idea what's going on with these drones," Giménez said.The Hill - 4d -
Biden's student loan forgiveness ‘Plan B’ is in its ‘last step,’ expert says. What borrowers need to know
With weeks to go before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.NBC News - 5d -
Biden's student loan forgiveness 'Plan B' is in its 'last step,' expert says. What borrowers need to know
The Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.CNBC - 5d -
Here’s what we know.
At least five others were injured in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, which has about 390 children in kindergarten through 12th grade.The New York Times - 5d -
Here's what we now know about the European Central Bank's rate cut plans
Policymakers in Frankfurt indicated a clear dovish shift, but exactly where they will stop rate cuts remains a topic of debate.CNBC - 5d -
Are you facing a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline with your flexible spending account? Here’s what to know
If you have a flexible spending account, you could be facing a Dec. 31 deadline to spend those funds before the end of the year.CNBC - 5d -
Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don't pay for news
The Australian government says it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizationsABC News - Dec. 12 -
How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
HELOC dos and don'ts to know for 2025
A HELOC could be an effective borrowing tool in 2025 — if borrowers take these strategic steps.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
The Republicans’ plan to redefine US citizenship is Authoritarianism 101
Redefining citizenship is a key priority of Trump’s second administration. It’s also one of the first things any authoritarian movement does upon seizing power.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
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 -
'We don't know what will happen': Uncertainty grips Damascus as rebels approach
There is a "sense of fear" about the days to come as rebels sweep towards the capital in the face of limited opposition.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Johnson woos his sharpest critics in preparation for Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is wooing his sharpest critics in the House GOP ahead of his official election for Speaker on the House floor, working to eliminate opposition and secure the strongest ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
12:30 Report — Republicans’ 2025 game plan
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! What does everyone’s Spotify Wrapped look like this year? Taylor Swift obviously ran away with mine … Here’s what’s happening today: Republicans have *zero* ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What we know about Trump's plans on foreign policy, tariffs
Tariffs for countries sending goods to the U.S. still appear to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for his second term in the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan
Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.Inc. - Dec. 3