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Morning Report — Congress tries to keep the lights on
In today’s issue: Congress is poised to avert a government shutdown — with hours to spare, necessary assistance from Democrats and some uproar from conservatives. As lawmakers stare down a Friday ...The Hill - 4h -
Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.CBS News - 13h -
25 movies added to Library of Congress film registry
"Dirty Dancing" and "Beverly Hills Cop" were among 25 movies recently added to the Library of Congress film registry. The registry seeks to preserve movies that are "culturally, historically or ...CBS News - 15h -
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday ...The Hill - 16h -
An AI roadmap for Congress
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story House AI task force releases sweeping end-of-year report The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence ...The Hill - 17h -
With Trump Ascendant, Even Ukraine’s Allies in Congress Rethink Aid
Reality has set in on Capitol Hill that with President-elect Donald J. Trump poised to take office, the era of U.S. military support for Ukraine is coming to an end.The New York Times - 17h -
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule
Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.CNBC - 1d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 1d -
Congress scrambling for stopgap in end-of-year sprint
Congress is scrambling to roll out a government funding bill to avert a shutdown by Friday’s deadline, as lawmakers sprint to wrap up business for the year — and 118th Congress. Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 2d -
Crypto regulation needs thoughtful rethink under Trump
Long-overdue public policy support can boost US leadership in blockchain technology, AI and cryptocurrenciesFinancial Times - 2d -
How the 119th Congress can move the needle on US cybersecurity
The 119th Congress must strengthen our national cybersecurity posture, and it will require all cyber-informed members to take leadership roles to tackle this challenge.The Hill - 3d -
Five ways congressional investigations could change in the next Congress and beyond
The future of congressional investigations could be defined by Republican eagerness to probe private industry and less willingness to defer to the Justice Department, experts say. House Republicans ...The Hill - 4d -
The Guardian view on AI’s power, limits, and risks: it may require rethinking the technology
OpenAI’s new ‘o1’ system seeks to solve the limits to growth but it raises concerns about control and the risks of smart machines. More than 300 million people use OpenAI’s ChatGPT each week, a ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 5d -
Lawmakers preview 119th Congress at The Hill's New Members Guide 2025 launch
The Hill hosted new and veteran Congressmembers on Wednesday in honor of their 2025 New Members Guide, with a panel discussing expectations and opportunities for bipartisanship in the 119th ...The Hill - 5d -
How Trump is hammering Congress ‘on every issue’ — with a clear focus
The president-elect has stayed out of year-end fights in the waning days of the Biden administration, but is fighting for his nominees and the ambitious party-line policy push next year.Politico - 6d -
Ariana DeBose wants 'Kraven the Hunter' viewers to rethink the supervillain
Ariana DeBose, who plays Calypso in "Kraven the Hunter," Sony's new Spider-Man universe movie, says one "right" interpretation of the supervillain "is not the point of art."NBC News - 6d -
Live updates: Congress sprints to end as Trump nominees make rounds
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to begin a sprint to finish work on a bill to keep the government funded, and legislation to authorize major defense programs. Read about the effort to ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Morning Report — Dear Congress, your deadline is nigh
In today’s issue: The trouble with lame-duck congressional sessions is that they’re so short and too long. In 10 days, Congress will run out of funds to keep the government operating through the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline
Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don’t have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Trump, Congress must fix the national emergency that Biden declared
President Biden's executive order declared the People's Republic of China's pursuit of cutting-edge technologies as a national emergency, and the Treasury Department's new outbound investment rules ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak to Assad regime
When Tulsi Gabbard arrived in Congress, she was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress
Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink
Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New YorkFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs. Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The Dow closes above 45,000 for the first time. It may be time to rethink what makes a milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday finished above 45,000 for the first time, as it extended a 2024 rally that’s driven major benchmarks to a series of records.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in FebruaryFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
LeBron James, Lakers rethinking 82-game goal: 'Don't know that's in the best interest of him and us'
James, who is just weeks away from his 40th birthday, has not missed a game yet this seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2