Senate Rejects Bills

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Bills' Cooper optimistic about returning vs. Chiefs

Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper expressed optimism about returning from a wrist injury to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'

Saturday's front pages feature a row over freedom of speech and a reported rise in household bills.

Record numbers seek help with water bills

Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.

How to watch the Chiefs vs. Bills game today

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Buffalo Bills today. Here's everything you need to know to watch the game.

Yes, Bill Belichick wants to coach in 2025

There have been multiple reports over the past several months that Bill Belichick wants to coach again in 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill

G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former Wall Street trader was convicted of fraud and manipulation in scheme that resulted in big losses for banks

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years

Mr. Hwang was convicted in July for his role in the collapse of his investment firm that caused roughly $10 billion in losses for several Wall Street banks.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Australian bill aims to ban social media for children

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE

Two lawmakers to introduce bills to 'eliminate' the Department of Education.

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Mace sells merchandise off transgender bathroom bill

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is using publicity from her legislation to prevent transgender women from using women's restroom facilities in federal buildings to sell merchandise to her followers on the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 5

Schiff wins California Senate race

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Cantwell wins Washington Senate race

Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.

Politics - Politico - November 6

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

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The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'

Record numbers seek help with water bills

How to watch the Chiefs vs. Bills game today

Yes, Bill Belichick wants to coach in 2025

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Is Sentenced to 18 Years

Australian bill aims to ban social media for children

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Mace sells merchandise off transgender bathroom bill

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

Montana could decide control of Senate

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Schiff wins California Senate race

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GOP wins back control of the Senate

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

Republicans retake control of US Senate

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Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

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