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New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.Politics - CBS News - October 17 -
Sen. Rick Scott denounces anti-Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally
Derogatory comments directed at Puerto Rico from former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally have sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Rick Scott leading Mucarsel-Powell by 3 points in Florida reelection bid: Poll
Incumbent Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is leading former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) by about 3 points in his race to keep his seat, a recent new St. Pete Polls survey found. In the survey for ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post
Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership roleTop stories - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Tim Scott mulls run to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is seriously considering making a run to become chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2026, sources told The Hill. Two Senate GOP sources told The ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
SBA runs out of funding for disaster relief loans after Helene, Milton
The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
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Some Storm Victims Seeing $1,000 Disaster Aid Through AI
The nonprofit GiveDirectly intends to send direct payments of $1,000 to households impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted
A group of GOP senators are pressing the Small Business Administration (SBA) for answers after officials said its disaster loan program exhausted its funds earlier this week in the aftermath of a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Scott holds 4-point lead over Democrat in Florida Senate race: Poll
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) holds a 4-point lead over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released on ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters
Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Why Panthers are reportedly not considering trading Bryce Young despite receiving calls from multiple teams
Young is back under center after being briefly benched in favor of Andy DaltonSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
US demands proof that Israel does not have starvation policy in northern Gaza
Pressure grows on Israel to allow in more aid, as UN ambassador says US ‘will be watching’ its actions on the ground. Middle East crisis – live updates The US has demanded proof on the ground ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Ex-aide to George W Bush calls on former president to endorse Kamala Harris
Nicolle Wallace, communications director under Bush, is the latest former aide to urge ex-president to back Harris. A former top aide has called on George W Bush to endorse Kamala Harris, becoming ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Lee says Senate GOP leadership candidates must call out McConnell for Trump criticism
Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is calling on Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the two frontrunners to succeed Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
DiVincenzo barks at Brunson's dad in MSG spat
Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, playing at Madison Square Garden for the first time since being traded from New York, had to be separated from Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson following ...Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Rick Perry: Harris 'wasting her time' in Texas, non-battleground states
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) had differing views on Vice President Harris and former President Trump campaigning in Texas, saying in an interview that Harris is "wasting her time" in the state, ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai
France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Ridley Scott Clarifies Those Gladiator 3 Reports
It took the better part of a quarter century for Ridley Scott to revisit Gladiator , his first--and to date, only--film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Next month, Scott is unveiling the next ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
The Long, Syncopated Journey From Scott Joplin to Beyoncé
Critics have come a long way since “Maple Leaf Rag.” Just consider how “Cowboy Carter” rode into town.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Scott Speedman on ‘Teacup,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ watching ‘Felicity’
Actor Scott Speedman chats with TODAY about what drew him to his new horror series “Teacup” that received a stamp of approval from Stephen King. Speedman also talks about his recent experience ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Ed O'Keefe, Scott MacFarlane on the state of the race
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have covered some of the biggest stories of this election cycle. Now, with just three ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Scott and Bash go back-and-forth on election claims
CNN anchor Dana Bash and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) went back and forth on Sunday over claims by former President Trump about election validity. “Will you urge the former president not to prematurely ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Tim Scott: Americans aren’t talking about fluoride
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) argued that Americans aren’t talking about fluoride ahead of the election, even as former President Trump and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought it ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change
Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Donte DiVincenzo, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson get heated at MSG, guard explains comments to Tom Thibodeau
DiVincenzo returned to New York to face his old team two weeks after being tradedSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
In MSG return, Donte DiVincenzo trades words with Knicks' bench, assistant Rick Brunson
Back at MSG for the first time since his trade, Donte DiVincenzo and New York assistant Rick Brunson had to be separated following a verbal exchange after the Knicks' 115-110 preseason win over the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Donte DiVincenzo chirps at Knicks bench, gets into it with Knicks assistant Rick Brunson after game
DiVincenzo was traded from the Knicks to the Timberwolves in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade two weeks ago.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 13
