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Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The Senate passed the measure and sent it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.The New York Times - 15h -
Congress avoids a holiday shutdown: Winners and losers
Lawmakers came together to fund the government on Friday, keeping the lights on in Washington until early next year and preventing a Christmas season shutdown. The package — crafted by Speaker Mike ...The Hill - 1d -
What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?
The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.BBC News - 1d -
Camp Lejeune victims dealt setback in Congress
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Congress fails to advance Camp Lejeune bill Proposed legislation ...The Hill - 1d -
Congress holds votes on government funding as shutdown looms
Watch live coverage as lawmakers in Congress hold votes on plans to fund the government and avert a government shutdown ahead of the holidays.NBC News - 1d -
How can Congress avoid a government shutdown?
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are attempting to reach an agreement to keep the government open past the midnight shutdown deadline. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the potential solutions.CBS News - 1d -
10 common-sense legal reforms for the new Congress
Voters have handed the incoming congressional majority a powerful opportunity to enact badly needed reforms.The Hill - 1d -
Eye Opener: Congress scrambles to avoid government shutdown
Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown as the Trump-backed funding bill is rejected by lawmakers from both parties. Also, Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, is ...CBS News - 1d -
Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays
Lawmakers are working to avoid a government shutdown before the Saturday deadline after a bill backed by President-elect Trump failed in the House. NBC News' Ali Vitali reports on what could happen ...NBC News - 1d -
Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama
Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.BBC News - 2d -
Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.CBS News - 2d -
Trump says Congress should eliminate the debt ceiling
NBC News’ Garrett Haake spoke to President-elect Trump about his opposition to a government funding deal in Congress to avoid a shutdown. Trump also said Congress should abolish the debt ceiling, ...NBC News - 2d -
Liverpool's Slot admits trying to influence ref calls
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted that he has tried to influence referees in games this season, adding that his attempts have not worked.ESPN - 2d -
Bulgaria trying to force out Syrian asylum seekers after fall of Assad
Exclusive: NGO finds Syrians subjected to interrogations and reportedly pressed into signing return documents . After the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Bulgaria is attempting to force out ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Thought ESG was hard to define? Try its antithesis
Investors who want to bet against progressive values have a few options, none straightforwardFinancial Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Four-try Sale cruise to victory over Racing
Sale run out comfortable winners over Racing 92 in their Champions Cup match at Salford Community Stadium.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
U.S.-backed forces worry ISIS could try to capitalize on Assad's ouster
CBS News goes inside a Syrian prison holding thousands of ISIS fighters, where the U.S.-backed forces in charge say the Assad regime's collapse presents new risks.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
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 -
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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 -
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov accused of ‘trying to rebuild the Russian empire’
Ukraine and west hit out at Russian foreign minister in Malta; sanctions force Putin to scrap Gazprombank monopoly. What we know on day 1,017. See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy
The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.BBC News - 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 -
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 -
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel
Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'
Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives as paramedics'
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Schoolgirl, 8, killed 'trying to save mother from attack'
The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?
In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3