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House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.CBS News - 29m -
Trump: Republicans who back spending bill without debt increase should face primary
President-elect Trump on Wednesday said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution without including an increase to the debt limit should face a primary challenge, placing the issue ...The Hill - 47m -
Shutdown Threat Looms as Trump Urges Congress to Reject Spending Bill
This would be the first government shutdown since 2018 into 2019 — during Trump’s first four-year White House term.Inc. - 51m -
Trump denounces massive spending bill, pushing government closer to shutdown
President-elect Trump denounced a spending bill that Democrats and some Republicans had agreed on, pushing the government closer to a shutdown later this week. Elon Musk also weighed in on the ...NBC News - 1h -
What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?
The mammoth year-end federal funding measure congressional leaders agreed on does far more than just keep the government running. It is stuffed with all manner of policy and other changes.The New York Times - 1h -
Congressional Leaders Unveil Short-Term Spending Bill Tied to Disaster Aid
What started out as a simple stopgap measure to avert a shutdown for a few months became a magnet for more than $100 billion in emergency disaster and farm aid, plus a host of unrelated policy ...The New York Times - 22h -
House conservatives revolt over GOP-backed spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.CBS News - 1h -
Evening Report — GOP spending bill hangs in the balance
{beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash GOP divisions emerge as shutdown deadline nears SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON HAS A MESS on his hands as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a short-term spending ...The Hill - 3h -
Senate passes $895bn Pentagon spending bill despite provision denying transgender care to minors – live
Senate votes 85-14 to pass National Defense Authorization Act, which has provision preventing gender-affirming care to transgender children of military members. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic ...The Guardian - 4h -
Massie says he won't back Johnson for Speaker
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he won’t support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a second term on Wednesday, citing concerns about the continuing resolution (CR) and previous tension. When asked ...The Hill - 4h -
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 - 5h -
Trump allies work to sink government spending bill
Allies of President-elect Trump lashed out Wednesday over a massive government funding deal ahead of a looming deadline at the end of the week, pushing for lawmakers to oppose the agreement and ...The Hill - 6h -
Massie dubs himself ‘NostraThomas’ over ‘massive’ Christmas spending bill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) dubbed himself “NostraThomas" after House Republicans unveiled a highly anticipated spending bill Tuesday to avert a government shutdown. “People call me ‘NostraThomas’ ...The Hill - 6h -
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 - 10h -
RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL
The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capitalABC News - 10h -
NFL Week 16 odds, picks: Josh Allen, Bills clear massive spread vs. Patriots, Steelers upset Ravens
Here's how Week 16 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - 11h -
GOP battle erupts over Social Security bill
Republican senators battled behind closed doors Tuesday over a proposal to beef up Social Security benefits for people who are eligible for non-Social Security government pensions. The legislation, ...The Hill - 14h -
Federal spending bill would transfer site of RFK Stadium to DC in a step toward building new stadium for Commanders
Federal spending bill would transfer site of RFK Stadium to DC in a step toward building new stadium for CommandersABC News - 1d -
Lawmakers seek to rein in PBMs as part of spending bill's sweeping health deal
Lawmakers have agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The Hill ahead of the release of the full bill. ...The Hill - 1d -
Wait continues for details on short-term spending bill to keep government running
Congress has until Friday at midnight to pass a short-term spending bill and avoid a government shutdown, but the text of the bill has yet to be released. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small ...CBS News - 1d -
Massive defense bill sees clear path in Senate, despite transgender measure
The Senate is on track to vote on the country’s massive annual defense spending bill Wednesday, with signs that it will pass smoothly despite Democratic objections to language involving transgender ...The Hill - 2d -
Congress to vote on short-term spending bill to avert government shutdown before holidays
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are under the gun to approve a short-term spending bill this week to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays. The continuing resolution has to be approved in the ...CBS News - 2d -
NFL scores: Bills win shootout over Lions, Eagles dominate Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles have plenty at stake in one of the NFL's best matchups of Week 15, while the Detroit Lions are eyeing their 12 consecutive win.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas
Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions. Unions have accused high-street retailers of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Woman awarded £36k over Christmas party harassment
A woman who works for the Human Rights Commission complained about "unwanted physical contact".BBC News - 5d -
Danish court sentences British hedge fund trader to 12 years over massive tax fraud
A Danish court has sentenced a British hedge fund trader to 12 years in prison in connection with what authorities say was a 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) tax fraud, Danish justice officials ...ABC News - 5d -
Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From ‘The Boondocks’ Christmas Special
With “A Huey Freeman Christmas,” the show continued what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began: acknowledging the weight of the holiday.The New York Times - 5d -
NBA: Correct call made in Rockets' win over Dubs
The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed that officials made the correct call that led to the Rockets' win over the Warriors on Wednesday night.ESPN - 6d -
Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House The ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
House passes massive defense bill with ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids
The House passed a massive defense bill that includes a ban on gender-affirming care for children of servicemembers despite opposition from Democrats.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declarationABC News - Dec. 11 -
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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 -
NFL Week 15 early odds: Panthers favored over Cowboys, Ravens massive favorites over Giants
Here's a look at the lines for Week 15 as we continue through the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Green new deal: Dubs move Draymond to bench
The Warriors moved Draymond Green to the bench in favor of Jonathan Kuminga for the time being, but the change did not provide instant success as Golden State falls at home to Minnesota.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.Politico - Dec. 4 -
California bill would ease access to over-the-counter birth control pills
Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.The New York Times - Dec. 3