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McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts

Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.

One Direction members react to Liam Payne's death

Former One Direction members posted a statement on social media Thursday, saying, "we are devastated by the news of Liam's passing." Liam Payne died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony ...

19 suspected cartel members killed in shootout with troops

Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.

Walz, family members vote early in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and his family voted early Wednesday morning, filling out their ballots in St. Paul less than two weeks before Election Day. Walz, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.

World - The New York Times - October 23

'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot

An "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.

"Yellowstone" cast members attend cowboy boot camp

Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind the Paramount series "Yellowstone," demands authenticity from his actors, who attend a "cowboy boot camp," at Sheridan's ranch outside Dallas, to learn ...

Opec+ members delay planned rise in oil production

Cartel to leave output curbs in place an extra month in effort to boost anaemic crude prices

Business - Financial Times - November 3

"CBS Mornings" team members take on the NYC Marathon

A round of applause for "CBS Mornings'" Andy Merlis and Errol Barnett, who both completed their first marathon and to Elissa Candiotti, who pushed her friend Johnny Agar through all 26.2 miles.

'SNL' was always with Trump, cast members insist in latest sketch

In its first episode since Tuesday's election, the “Saturday Night Live” cast members insisted they've gone from Donald Trump critics to ardent supporters.

NI teachers unions ballot members on strike

The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town

Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Politics - Politico - October 15

Democrats in Congress working to prevent Jan. 6 riot in 2025

Congressional Democrats are seeking to prevent another Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the efforts.

Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money

Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.

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

New calls for Congress to return from recess for hurricane relief funding

There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief ...

Bipartisan lawmakers ask Congress to meet early for hurricane aid

Florida and several surrounding states suffered enormous financial losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Lawmakers of both political parties are calling for Congress to reconvene to pass ...

The 3 major decisions the next Congress must make about AI policy

With careful consideration and bold leadership, we can ensure that AI becomes a tool for progress, not a threat to our future.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 19

Trump backs Congress returning from recess to pass hurricane relief

Former President Trump on Monday said he would be in favor of Congress returning early from recess to pass additional aid following Hurricane Helene. “I would be in favor of it, yeah. This is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US

The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Tech giants press Congress to codify AI Safety Institute

A coalition of more than 60 tech companies and industry groups, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, urged congressional leaders Tuesday to pass legislation permanently ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Sinwar's UNRWA ties show Congress was right to cut off funding

UNRWA employee Yahya Sinwar was found dead with an official document identifying him as an employee of the organization, prompting criticism of the UN agency's complicity in the murder and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Americans are the losers in the trade war. The next Congress should end it.

Instead of wishing for presidential hopefuls to change course, voters should ask their congressional candidates what their plan is to stop these catastrophic tax hikes.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The real monster this Halloween: Our national debt and a dysfunctional Congress

Congress is facing a potential government shutdown on Dec. 20 due to its reliance on continuing resolutions and bloated omnibus bills, and is being urged to address the monster of reckless spending.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Newly freed Steve Bannon says time in prison 'empowered him'

Donald Trump adviser and rightwing podcast host Steve Bannon to be released from prison a week before the election.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke

Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.

A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda

A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Trump-backed legislation and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could pose roadblocks and cause Republicans political trouble.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

El Salvador's congress approves sending troop contingent to Haiti

El Salvador’s Congress has approved a proposal to send a contingent of soldiers to Haiti under the auspices of the United Nations to handle medical evacuations in the troubled Caribbean nation

World - ABC News - October 30

Four big things the winners of Congress will have to tackle in 2025

Control of the House and Senate are up for grabs in Tuesday's 2024 elections, with the next Congress facing key deadlines on taxes, health care, government funding and the debt ceiling.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress

A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...

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