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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 ...

McConnell defends past Trump comments: ‘We are all on the same team now’

The Senate GOP leader called the former president “stupid” and a “despicable human being” following the 2020 election, according to The Associated Press.

Politics - Politico - October 17

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 - 8 hours ago

Yankees chase Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early, secure 6-3 win for 2-0 ALCS series lead

The series shifts to Cleveland with the Guardians in desperate need of a victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

How the CEO of this upstart Nvidia rival hopes to seize on the lucrative market for AI chips

Andrew Feldman leads Cerebras Systems, a company whose eventual IPO could pave the way for more AI chip companies to go public

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Mexico navy seizes more than eight tonnes of illicit cargo in record drugs bust

Six boats among impounded assets worth at least $100m off country’s south-west coast, navy says, after arresting 23 people. Mexico’s navy has said it arrested 23 people in its largest-ever drugs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale

Knocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

World Series: Dodgers seize control with Game 2 win over Yankees but Ohtani injured

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 for 2-0 series lead Ohtani dislocates shoulder on slide, availability unclear Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked back to his dugout and made the slightest tip of his ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Juventus’ Yildiz seizes the stage in a glorious eight-goal Derby d’Italia | Nicky Bandini

An all-time classic clash between Inter and Juventus was rounded off by the Turkish teenager’s two-goal cameo. It had been a bonkers, record-setting, night – one of the highest-scoring matches ever ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Gregg Wallace denies inappropriate sexual comments

Wallace says an incident was investigated, and the outcome was "I hadn't said anything sexual".

Trump Says It Would Be a ‘Smart Thing’ if He Had Talked to Putin

Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

What to know about Trump's IVF comments

Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. ...

Breaking down Trump's comments at the Al Smith dinner

Former President Trump attended the Al Smith dinner in New York Thursday night, a traditional event on the campaign calendar that Kamala Harris chose not to attend, which Trump called ...

FA contacts O'Neil after comments about officials

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil is contacted by the FA after suggesting referees could have a problem with unconscious bias towards bigger clubs.

Franklin refuses comment on PSU rape charges

Penn State coach James Franklin declined to answer questions after two of his former players were accused by police of raping a 17-year-old girl in July.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Will Harris' Trump fascist comments resonate with undecided voters?

Vice President Kamala Harris is ramping up her attacks against former President Donald Trump as she courts voters from battleground states that may still be undecided. CBS News political director ...

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