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Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.CBS News - 22m -
Senate passes defense bill that includes ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Senate on Wednesday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a massive defense spending package that includes a ban on coverage of gender-affirming care for the transgender ...NBC News - 32m -
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on what supporters hope is a path to passage later this week. The Senate ...The Hill - 35m -
Senate Clears Defense Bill Denying Transgender Care to Minors
The annual defense bill directing $895 billion toward the Pentagon and other military programs would deny transgender health coverage to minors. It now heads to President Biden’s desk.The New York Times - 2h -
Senate passes $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restriction
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.CBS News - 2h -
Rand Paul blocks bill to authorize local, state authorities to track drones
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to pass legislation to authorize and provide resources to state and local authorities to track mysterious drones that have ...The Hill - 2h -
Senate to act on drone-tracking bill empowering state, local authorities
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says the Senate will act Wednesday on a bipartisan bill to provide authority and resources for state and local authorities to track mysterious drones ...The Hill - 4h -
‘There’s a lot of drones authorized up there’: Biden sends radar systems and tries to calm fears
President says there is ‘nothing nefarious’ about objects moving in the skies above the US north-east. Joe Biden has weighed in on public anxieties surrounding the large number of drone or ...The Guardian - 6h -
Trump warns Senate GOP not to fast-track Biden nominees
President-elect Trump warned Senate Republicans Tuesday against cutting a deal with Democrats to fast-track a final batch of President Biden’s nominees through the Senate before adjourning later ...The Hill - 7h -
‘Dark day for New Zealand’: outcry as bill to fast-track controversial mining projects is approved
Critics and opposition parties vow to oppose major projects they fear could damage the environment. A new law that could see controversial mining and infrastructure projects fast-tracked for ...The Guardian - 17h -
White House presses Congress to provide more authority to address drones in U.S. airspace
The White House wants Congress to pass legislation that would give greater authority to the federal, state and local governments to address drones that fly in U.S. airspace.NBC News - 18h -
Fact-check: Drones were not tracking missing radioactive material in New Jersey
The link between "drone" sightings and radioactive material stemmed from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's alert about "lost" medical equipment this month.ABC News - 20h -
Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill
Fourteen Democratic senators will introduce an amendment to remove language from Congress’ defense spending bill that seeks to ban coverage of gender-affirming care for trans children of service ...NBC News - 1d -
Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access ...The Hill - 1d -
Drone updates: Authorities warn people about taking matters into their own hands
East Coast residents and lawmakers are again demanding answers after another slew of drone sightings in the region, with the origins of the alleged craft still unclear.ABC News - 1d -
Lack of drone transparency 'unacceptable': Connecticut senator
Connecticut State Sen. Tony Hwang is demanding transparency from federal agencies after mysterious drone sightings in the northeastern United States, including in Connecticut, have caused ...The Hill - 2d -
What we know about the drones spotted in New Jersey and other states
The drones were first spotted in New Jersey on Nov. 18 and appear to show up in the sky during the late hours of the night. Learn more about the mysterious sightings.NBC News - 2d -
DHS, FBI assisting local authorities in tracking of mysterious drone sightings
Mysterious drone sightings are continuing to cause a stir on the East Coast. Donald Trump's pick for White House national security adviser, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, says the American people ...CBS News - 2d -
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 -
Mysterious drones spotted in at least 6 states
The search for answers continues as mysterious drones have now been spotted in at least six states. Local authorities are urging the federal government to give them more control over their skies, ...CBS News - 2d -
Feds step in as number of states reporting drone sightings grows
The federal government is deploying new resources to address the mysterious wave of drone encounters along the East Coast. Police say two men were arrested for flying a drone dangerously close to ...NBC News - 2d -
Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.ABC News - 3d -
Residents remain frustrated over mysterious drones in 5 states
Residents and local officials are growing frustrated and alarmed by a lack of answers from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security over the slew of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and ...NBC News - 3d -
There Are Mystery Drones Flying Over My House. I Tried to Track Them Down.
Authorities say unexplained aircraft over New Jersey is no cause for concern. My neighbors, however, are concerned.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers
A wave of new drone sightings was reported in a number of states, including almost 80 in New Jersey alone, as local, state and federal lawmakers demanded answers on where the flying objects might ...NBC News - 4d -
NJ rep wants approval for state, local authorities to 'safely take down drones'
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) called for federal law enforcement agencies, led by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, to authorize state and local authorities to “safety take down drones” ...The Hill - 5d -
NJ senator sees 'multiple unexplained and unidentified' drones during nighttime patrol
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) shared frustrations with constituents over apparent drones flying over the state during a Thursday night observation in Hunterdon County, where the activity was reported. ...The Hill - 5d -
Sheriff calls for state of emergency over New Jersey drone sightings
Shaun Golden, the sheriff of Monmouth County, New Jersey, says that more government assistance is needed to identify the drones.The Hill - 5d -
Lawmakers demand answers about mystery drone sightings over several states
Members of Congress demanded answers about the mysterious drones that have been flying each night over New Jersey and other states. Amid growing speculation about the drones, multiple senators say ...NBC News - 5d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 6d -
NJ, NY senators demand federal briefing on mystery drones
Senators from New Jersey and New York sent a letter Thursday to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding a briefing on the mysterious ...The Hill - 6d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - 6d -
HEARTS Act supported by Bills' Damar Hamlin unanimously passes in U.S. Senate, heads to president's desk
The bill would provide grants to help prevent deaths from sudden cardiac arrestCBS Sports - 6d -
NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
New Jersey drone sightings now prompt calls for state of emergency
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.ABC News - Dec. 10 -
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 -
Lara Trump points to her 'proven track record' and last name in Senate hopes
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, pointed to her “proven track record” and last name as she hopes to be appointed to Florida’s open Senate seat. Lara Trump joined Fox News ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Louisiana state treasurer declares he'll challenge Cassidy for Senate
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R) will challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the 2026 Louisiana Senate race, he announced Wednesday, after initially signaling last month he was likely to ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3