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Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 3d -
Funding meltdown foreshadows Johnson’s tough year ahead
The speaker is simultaneously trying to calm a farm district GOP rebellion and conservatives’ anger ahead of Friday’s government funding deadline.Politico - 4d -
White House Cracks Down on Overdraft Fees
With regard to overdrafting, banks will now be able to choose from three options for recourse.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
These House Democrats bucked the White House on judges bill
More than two dozen Democrats approved a House bill that would create new judicial seats on Thursday despite President Biden's threat to veto the bill. California’s delegation had the most House ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Howard Lutnick: Tether’s friend in the White House
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now,’ warns Republican stalwart senator Mitch McConnellFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
White House says Biden would veto bill adding judicial seats
The White House said Tuesday that President Biden would veto a bipartisan bill that would create dozens of new judicial seats in the coming years, raising questions about the motivations behind the ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
White House to host first-ever Conference on Women’s Health Research
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research on Wednesday, according to details shared with The Hill. The Washington ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
The criminal’s ‘go-to cryptocurrency’ has a new friend in the White House
Howard Lutnick has defended the stablecoin company which has been used by gangs and US adversariesFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
White House Threatens Biden Veto of Bipartisan Bill to Add New Judges
The legislation would create more than 60 new federal court seats over the next decade, giving the Trump White House a first shot at filling dozens of new vacancies.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
House advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote
The House advanced the annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, teeing up the mammoth measure for a final vote later this week. The chamber voted 211-207 along party lines to adopt the rule — which ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
White House outlines priorities for last 42 days
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump outlines more plans for second term in White House
President-elect Donald Trump discussed tariffs, birthright citizenship and potential pardons for Jan 6, 2021, rioters during an interview regarding his first days in the White House for his second ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Recovery of journalist Austin Tice top priority in Syria, White House says
Former US marine was abducted in August 2012 while reporting on uprising against Bashar al-Assad. The White House is declaring the recovery of the American journalist Austin Tice a “top priority” ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
What will Trump do on his first day back in the White House?
The president-elect made a number of promises in an interview with NBC NewsBBC News - Dec. 9 -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers
President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
White House addresses Hunter Biden pardon, potential preemptive clemencies
The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics
The White House is considering if President Biden should preemptively protect those who have been critical of President-elect Trump ahead of an incoming administration focused on retribution, a ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump names David Sacks as White House ‘AI and crypto czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday night that venture capitalist David Sacks will join his administration as “AI and crypto czar.”MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday took part in the final Christmas tree lighting ceremony of their term. The event included performances from James Taylor and Trisha ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Democrat calls on White House to finish efficiency rules, warning of climate consequences
A Democratic senator is pressing the White House to finalize a set of energy efficiency standards, warning that not doing so before President-elect Trump takes office could leave emissions and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
House GOP braces for tiniest vote margin possible: 'We have nothing to spare'
House Republicans will have zero room for error in the 119th Congress — literally. Rep. John Duarte (R) conceded to Democrat Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District Tuesday night — ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenger citing Trump impeachment vote
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced he would challenge GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after his 2021 impeachment trial.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
House GOP releases 2025 legislative calendar
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the schedule for the 119th Congress on Tuesday, unveiling adjustments under President-elect Trump. Next year, representatives will be in session ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump changes White House counsel pick, tapping David Warrington
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced a change in his choice to serve as White House counsel in his upcoming administration, tapping his top campaign lawyer, David Warrington, for the job. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hispanic senators press Biden to protect immigrants before leaving White House
The Senate’s three current Hispanic Democrats are calling on President Biden to extend and strengthen humanitarian protections for certain groups of immigrants whose legal status could be stripped ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Miami AD, ACC commissioner blast College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Hurricanes
The Tuesday CFP rankings would have Alabama in over an ACC team with fewer losses for the second year in a rowCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
White House reacts to South Korea martial law declaration
A National Security Council spokesperson is expressing serious concerns over South Korea's president declaring martial law. This comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the opposition party ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House
California lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire
Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - Dec. 2