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Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department

The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Bipartisan bill seeks to have president strike international mineral deals

Bipartisan lawmakers are trying to give the president more authority to make trade deals to bolster the nation’s supply of minerals that can be used in the technology, low-carbon energy and weapons ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Former White Sox player, broadcaster Bill Melton dies at 79: All-Star led American League in home runs in 1971

Melton retired after the 1977 season with more than 1,000 hits to his name

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Speaker Johnson on UK assisted dying bill: ‘Shameful day for the English-speaking world’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an unusual criticism of domestic policy overseas in a "point of personal privilege" during a press conference, saying U.K. lawmakers voting to legalize assisted ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Elon Musk-led effort to cut federal workforce risks stifling labour market

Plus, does Trump spell good news for bankers?

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.

The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees

Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Are Rams ankle-deep in trouble with impeded Matthew Stafford facing the Bills?

The Rams must be at their best to compete with the 10-2 Buffalo Bills, so Matthew Stafford's ankle injury could be detrimental to the offense.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenger citing Trump impeachment vote

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced he would challenge GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after his 2021 impeachment trial.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Hyde back with Bills, says he'll retire after season

Safety Micah Hyde is re-signing with the Bills on Wednesday to the team's practice squad.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Bills sign former All-Pro safety Micah Hyde for stretch run; vet vows to retire after final Buffalo game

Hyde, signing to Buffalo's practice squad, wants to help the Bills win a Super Bowl

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Bill Clinton Defends the Hunter Biden Pardon, but Suggests It Was Mishandled

The former president, speaking at the DealBook Summit, suggested that he understood the move but that he wished President Biden “hadn’t said he wasn’t going to do it.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill

John Thune wants a two-step strategy that addresses immigration and energy first, and then taxes later. Key House Republicans aren’t on board that plan.

Politico - Dec. 4

NFL seeding battles in stretch run for playoffs: Bills favored to win AFC top seed; Lions own best NFC odds

A look at where things stand entering Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Why the Chicago Bears Should Hire Bill Belichick as Their Next Coach

Yes, Belichick comes with a ton of question marks. But he’s also the greatest N.F.L. coach of all time, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

2024 NFL Week 14 QB Power Rankings: Bills' Josh Allen is new No. 1; Steelers' Russell Wilson approaches top 10

Assessing every team's starting signal-caller entering Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Coming Up This Morning: Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel; Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI; Serena Williams; and former President Bill Clinton

Who will be speaking at the DealBook Summit

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father

Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Comer highlights bill challenging work from home deal for federal employees

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday highlighted a bill he previously introduced that challenges a deal for hybrid work protections of federal employees. “THOUSANDS of federal employees just landed ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

California bill would ease access to over-the-counter birth control pills

Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the Senate Republican retreat Tuesday for Congress to move first next year on a budget reconciliation package that ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?

Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.

How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Bill Belichick weighs in on Justin Tucker's struggles, explains why he would stick with Ravens All-Pro kicker

Belichick thinks Tucker is not being consistent enough with his mechanics

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

2025 Super Bowl odds: Streaking Bills and Eagles surging entering Week 14, Lions remain favorite

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Bill O'Reilly: We need Kash Patel in FBI to 'blow that place up'

Kash Patel, who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to lead the FBI, is needed more than ever, according to Bill O'Reilly.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Groups urge Congress to rein in federal bureaucracy after Supreme Court slashes agency authority

A coalition of 19 conservative and libertarian groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Wednesday urging them to act after a major Supreme Court decision clawing back federal agency power. The ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

NFL Week 13 grades: Broncos get 'B-' for wild Monday night win over Browns, Bills earn 'A+' for routing 49ers

Here are the grades for every team that played in Week 13

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Ex-Kansas police detective found dead on first day of federal civil rights trial

A white former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective was found dead Monday of an apparent suicide on the day his federal civil rights trial was set to begin for allegedly sexually abusing Black ...

NBC News - Dec. 2

Bills' Josh Allen makes NFL history, plus grades for every Week 13 game, picks for Browns-Broncos 'MNF' bout

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 2

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Bipartisan bill would study AI's impact on banking, housing

A new bill with bipartisan support would commission studies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking and housing sectors, where lawmakers have been sounding an alarm about ...

The Hill - Dec. 2