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Senate GOP 'ready to go' on budget
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate could leapfrog over House on Trump agenda Senate Republicans are plotting ...The Hill - 2d -
Bill Gates on wealth, influence and technology
The Microsoft founder gives his verdict on the alliance between Trump and Musk.BBC News - 3d -
Democratic senators introduce bill to check Trump's tariff authority
Two Democratic senators introduced a bill that would require President Trump to get congressional approval for proposed tariffs on trading partners before imposing them, a push coming just days ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate confirms Burgum as Interior secretary
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary Thursday in a 79-18 vote, with the majority of Senate Democrats joining every Republican in the chamber. Burgum, a ...The Hill - Jan. 31 -
Senate confirms Zeldin to be EPA administrator
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.), John ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Democrats win control of Minnesota Senate
Democratic candidate Doron Clark is projected to win a special election for a vacant Minnesota Senate seat, giving Democrats control of the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clark, who ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Senate Dems take down ICC sanctions bill amid fury over Trump funding freeze
Senate Democrats revolted on Tuesday following the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal aid by tanking a vote to sanction the International Criminal Court and promising there might be ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speechABC News - Jan. 28 -
Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court
Democrats said that as written, the ICC sanctions bill would backfire on U.S. allies and companies.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Senate Democrats block GOP's ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speechABC News - Jan. 28 -
A Buffalo Bill's Big Brother
Last month, Buffalo Bills rookie running back sensation Ray Davis paid tribute to a man who was like a brother to him, since the day in 2007 that 8-year-old Ray met Patrick Dowley through the Big ...CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Hegseth clears key Senate hurdle
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three Republican votes and still clinch the ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
GOP senators introduce bill to ban taxpayer funding for abortions
Republican lawmakers reintroduced a piece of legislation that would ban the use of federal funds for abortions or health coverage that includes abortion this week. If passed, the bill would ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Senate Democrats block GOP's 'born-alive' abortion bill
Senate Republicans failed on Wednesday to invoke cloture on a bill legislating care for infants "born alive" during attempted abortions, with the motion largely serving to get Democrats on the ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Bipartisan bill targeting antisemitism, discrimination on campus reintroduced in Senate
A bipartisan bill called the Protecting Students on Campus Act, recently reintroduced in the Senate, aims to make it easier for students to file civil rights complaints against their schools. Sens. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Bills Survive Ravens to Move On to A.F.C. Championship
After a tight 27-25 victory, Buffalo moves on to face Kansas City, a familiar postseason foe, for a spot in the Super Bowl.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Bills and Eagles hold on to reach NFL Conference Championships
The Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles clinch nail-biting victories in the NFL's Divisional Round to move within one win of the Super Bowl.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Bills top sloppy Ravens, will play for AFC title
Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and the Bills defeated Lamar Jackson and a turnover-prone Ravens team 27-25 in an AFC divisional game on Sunday to secure a berth in the conference title game, ...ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation
It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Bill Gates on Trump meeting: 'Frankly I was impressed'
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflected on a recent dinner he had with President-elect Trump in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "impressed" ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Ravens WR Flowers (knee) doubtful to face Bills
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful for the Ravens' game Sunday in Buffalo. Flowers missed last week's game with a right knee injury.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
US Senate forwards bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes
Critics call Democratic lawmakers ‘spineless’ for joining GOP in making bill potentially big legislative win for Donald Trump. The US Senate on Friday cleared the way for final approval of a bill ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers
American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers
American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Bills dominate Broncos, eye Ravens showdown
The Bills will be coming off a commanding performance versus the Broncos when they host the Ravens in the divisional round next weekend.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Ottawa Senators Owner Michael Andlauer Says Belleville Senators Are Here To Stay
Andlauer tells TSN, "Belleville is there to stay, I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time in Belleville"Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Greene introduces Gulf of America bill: 'It's our gulf'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced a bill Thursday to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." “The American people are footing the bill to protect and secure the maritime ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
House passes ICC sanctions bill; GOP Senate leader promises to bring it to floor
The House on Thursday passed legislation to sanction officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back against the court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Gallego goes all in on GOP's Laken Riley bill
Arizona’s newly minted Democratic senator has announced he is backing the Laken Riley Act, a bill advocates say would eliminate due process for immigrants living in the country illegally. As his ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8
