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Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House The ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill
The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Jeffries: No Dems will support Johnson for Speaker on House floor
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is expected to keep his gavel in the next Congress after receiving glowing reviews from President-elect Trump. But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Explosion in Afghanistan Kills Minister in Highest-Profile Blast Since Taliban’s Return
The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack, which struck at the heart of the Taliban’s power structure after years of essentially unchallenged dominance.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London
Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain The passage sets up ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive
WE HEAR: The Mouse is coming to the House. Mickey Mouse is getting in the holiday and giving spirit as he heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The famed begloved rodent will be joining a toy drive ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Zinke: Many House Republicans 'beholden' to Trump
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) says many House Republicans are “beholden” to President-elect Trump after getting his support during the 2024 election cycle, and that he will have a big influence on the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Fox News analyst blasts Trump's 'rage rhetoric' comments on jailing J6 committee members
Jonathan Turley, a legal analyst for Fox News, on Monday blasted President-elect Trump’s recent “rage rhetoric” comments referencing jailing members of the former House panel on the Jan. 6, 2021, ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
White House outlines priorities for last 42 days
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
2 suspects carrying explosives on a motorcycle killed in blast near a police station in Pakistan
Police say two suspected militants riding on a motorcycle were killed when an explosive device they were carrying exploded prematurely near a police station in restive southwestern PakistanABC News - Dec. 9 -
Prison boss killed in car blast in occupied Ukraine
Sergei Yevsyukov's death is being seen as the latest in a series of attacks on Russian officers.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
What to watch for in 2025 housing market predictions
Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
Housing has been an expensive necessity, whether you're buying or renting. Here are five things to pay attention to in 2025, experts say.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Apartment block blast in The Hague kills at least four as search continues
Fears of higher death toll as mayor of Dutch city says chances of finding people alive under rubble are slim. At least four people have died after an explosion and fire caused a building to ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
What’s in store for the U.S. housing market in 2025?
Also: The aging bull market for stocks, the UnitedHealth aftermath and advice from the Moneyist.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
A House Where Every Republican Will Be in Charge
And you thought this congressional term was a little nuts?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics
The White House is considering if President Biden should preemptively protect those who have been critical of President-elect Trump ahead of an incoming administration focused on retribution, a ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
House Financial Services alum rejoins BGR Group
BGR Group is bringing back Matt Hoffmann three years after he left the lobbying giant to become the Republican staff director for the House Financial Services Committee. As a principal and the new ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
England take control in New Zealand after Brook blasts another century
Second Test day one: England 280; New Zealand 86-5 Brook’s 123 leads revival from 43-4; Carse then strikes Harry Brook stood head and shoulders above the crowd with a magnificent century in ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
House Democrat: DOGE concept 'unconstitutional and illegal'
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) scoffed at the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the agency “unconstitutional and illegal” during a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Man charged over house explosion deaths
A man appears in court over the deaths of two people in a blast in Newcastle.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
House GOP releases 2025 legislative calendar
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the schedule for the 119th Congress on Tuesday, unveiling adjustments under President-elect Trump. Next year, representatives will be in session ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings that will determine ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Miami AD, ACC commissioner blast College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Hurricanes
The Tuesday CFP rankings would have Alabama in over an ACC team with fewer losses for the second year in a rowCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders
Candidates for the positions have stressed the need to be able to effectively counter President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Winter storm blasts Great Lakes region as temperatures dip across parts of U.S.
A snowstorm slammed a portion of the Great Lakes region, bringing up to 4 feet of snow. In Chautauqua County, New York, more than 55 inches of snow fell in the last four days. Meanwhile, freezing ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Winter weather blast to bring more snow to Northern states making travel hazardous
A new Arctic blast is set to dump more snow onto the Great Lakes and the Northeast, as winter weather caused transport chaos and left thousands stranded.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
House environment panel poised for Democratic leadership shakeup
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Grijalva bows out of race for top Dem spot on House climate panel House Natural Resources ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2