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Lawmakers caught off guard by Trump debt ceiling demand
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appeared caught off guard on Wednesday as President-elect Trump demanded that a debt ceiling hike be paired with a stopgap government funding bill, rejecting a ...The Hill - 55m -
Trump-Vance inaugural committee on track to raise record amount
The Trump-Vance inaugural committee is on track to set a record in inauguration fundraising, with pledged contributions surpassing its goal of $150 million, sources say.ABC News - 2h -
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 - 3h -
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 - 3h -
In Trump World, RFK Jr. and Elon Musk Highlight Debate Over Obesity Treatment
Statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk tap into a dispute over whether lifestyle changes or drugs are a better way to treat obesity.The New York Times - 17h -
CR blows up on Johnson
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Johnson weighs plan B amid funding backlash Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is ...The Hill - 5h -
Top GOP appropriator 'surprised' by Trump debt ceiling demand: 'Don't know his rationale'
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Wednesday evening that she was taken aback by President-elect Trump's demand that the stopgap spending bill be used to increase the debt ceiling. Collins, the top ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump, Vance call for clean CR, debt ceiling hike, urge GOP to sink Johnson compromise
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance on Wednesday called for Republicans to approve a clean stopgap funding bill paired with a hike to the debt ceiling, saying the previous ...The Hill - 6h -
Romney: 'Confusion reigns' on CR as Trump's direction 'absent'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticized President-elect Trump for discord regarding the continuing resolution. “What does President Trump want Republicans to do: vote for the CR or shut down ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump Jr. knocks CR over provision on subpoenas for House data
Donald Trump Jr. knocked the continuing resolution (CR) on Wednesday over a provision concerning subpoenas for House data, piling on pushback from President-elect Trump’s allies to the stopgap ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump calls Canadian minister's behavior 'totally toxic'
President-elect Trump labeled former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's behavior as “totally toxic” and argued it is detrimental to the country's dealmaking with the U.S. shortly ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump watches the Army-Navy game alongside Vance, Musk and Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump attended one of the most famous rivalries in college sports, the Army-Navy football game in Landover, Maryland. He was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, his ...CBS News - 4d -
Pompeo bucks Trump, calls for Nippon steel deal
Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State during Trump's first administration, backed Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.’s attempted acquisition of U.S. Steel, sharply veering from President-elect ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump calls for mystery drones to be shot down
President-elect Trump on Friday evening called for authorities to shoot down the mysterious drones that have been seen in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. He also suggested the ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump calls for ending daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he's in favor of eliminating daylight saving time.ABC News - 5d -
Daniel Penny invited to attend Army-Navy game with Trump and Vance
Vice President-elect JD Vance has invited Daniel Penny to attend this weekend's Army-Navy football game as his personal guest. Earlier this week, Penny was found not guilty for the New York City ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump downplays transgender bathroom debate as the issue rips through Congress
President-elect Donald Trump said he agrees with incoming Rep. Sarah McBride — who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress — that lawmakers should focus on more important issues ...NBC News - 6d -
Pope calls for debt reduction for poorer nations to mark Vatican's 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis is calling on wealthy countries and institutions to substantially reduce if not outright cancel debt as a matter of justice on the occasion of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee YearABC News - 6d -
Cabinet Office to cut 400 jobs in effort to streamline department
Full-time headcount has almost tripled in the past decadeFinancial Times - 6d -
Biden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake'
The president delivered remarks drawing a sharp contrast between his four years in office and President-elect Donald Trump’s past and future terms.ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Trump calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a departure from the Biden administration's approach to military aid for Ukraine. David Kramer, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, joins ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Senators are skeptical of Trump's call for a bipartisan deal on Dreamers
Senators in both parties are skeptical of Donald Trump's call for a bipartisan agreement to protect Dreamers who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Gingrich calls Trump a ‘mythic figure'
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) compared President-elect Trump to a “mythic figure" Monday, saying his rise to power and his resilience cannot be explained in the "normal" political world. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Jan. 6 investigators say Trump trying to 'send a message' with calls for their imprisonment
Members of the special committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are hitting back at President-elect Trump after he called for their imprisonment, saying the criminal ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office
The series of open letters from human rights activists and former corrections officials aligned with a larger push from Democrats for sweeping clemency action for those in prison.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Trump calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Ukraine
President-elect Trump early Sunday called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the fighting between Ukraine and Russia following the fall of the Assad government in Syria and after a meeting in Paris ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Trump calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy
US president-elect claims Kyiv ‘would like to make a deal’ to end war with Russia and cites loss of ‘400,000 soldiers’. Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, a day after ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Trump calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy in Paris
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after a meeting in Paris with French and Ukrainian leadersABC News - Dec. 8 -
Early appointments offer Vance chance to throw weight around as Trump's heir apparent
Donald Trump has been the ultimate GOP mover and shaker since 2015. Now, Vice President-elect JD Vance has some early opportunities to make his own mark.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office
With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Trump ‘not making a ton of calls’ on Hegseth’s behalf: Haberman
National political correspondent Maggie Haberman weighed in on the controversy around President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, suggesting he isn't making "a ton" of calls on Pete ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump ‘border czar’ offers NYC mayor a call to expedite deportations
Homan joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss what the consequences could be for lawmakers opposing mass deportations.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to increase investment
German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfallsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Republicans call for investigation into FEMA employees avoiding homes with Trump signs
House Republicans are calling for an investigation into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees, alleging they avoided homes with Trump campaign yard signs in multiple states when they ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Monster Hunter Wilds Doesn't Sacrifice Depth In Streamlining The Experience
Buried under Capcom's Osaka, Japan headquarters is a small foley studio. Dozens--if not hundreds--of shoes are tucked into cubbies outside the door. Inside, the space looks more like an antique ...GameSpot - Dec. 3