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Congress needs to reclaim its role in policymaking
The 119th Congress will be the first to begin since the Supreme Court overturned its 1984 Chevron decision, and their are proposed reforms to restore the role of the legislative branch in ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Biden asks Congress for $100B in disaster relief funding
President Biden has sent Congress an emergency funding request for roughly $100 billion to help with recovery after natural disasters, including the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Lawmaker offers tips on perks for incoming members of Congress
Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) offered to incoming members of Congress a one-sheet of tips and perks as they prepare to join the legislative branch. “Congratulations!” Lee wrote in the guide to freshmen. ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
McConnell announces new roles in next Congress
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced plans to shift into two key roles in the next Congress as he prepares to hand over the torch as the upper chamber’s top ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump sentencing delayed, Gaetz will not return to Congress in January
President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case sentencing has been delayed as his team pushes for the case to be dismissed outright. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Also, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed
Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Dodgers eye World Series sweep with, yes, a bullpen game
Relief pitcher improvisation has gotten the 2024 Dodgers this far. Tuesday night, it could get them a title.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Yankees avoid sweep with a slam-bang World Series Game 4
Los Angeles couldn't finish off New York as Anthony Volpe's grand slam highlighted a big night for the Bronx Bombers' bats.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours
Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans
German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep
Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series
Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers StadiumTop stories - BBC News - October 31 -
England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep
England 34-16 Samoa; hosts secure 2-0 series win George Williams leads from front in six-try success Mission accomplished for England in another thoroughly productive set of autumn ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Drugs and weapons seized in sweep of jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is held
Brooklyn detention center holding 1,200 has been under scrutiny since two fatal stabbings this summer. Federal authorities have confirmed that they seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Six injured after severe storms and tornadoes sweep across Oklahoma
More than 80,000 customers were without power as damage included downed power lines, gas lines and trees. Severe storms and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma early on Sunday, injuring at ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Dow soars as these areas are ‘likely market winners’ of potential Republican sweep
Stocks surged Wednesday after Donald Trump won the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
House majority still in play as Republicans eye a red sweep
President-elect Donald Trump won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris and Republicans flipped Senate control.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona
No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Election 2024 updates: With Arizona, Trump sweeps all 7 swing states
Follow 538 and ABC News for live updates on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and key races for U.S. Senate, House, governor and more.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
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Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress
Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive winBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
WATCH: Volunteers sweep out water after deadly Spain floods
Volunteers worked together to clear out floodwater in a suburb of Valencia, after deadly flash flooding devastated several areas locally.Top stories - ABC News - November 10 -
First snow of season for some as Arctic air to sweep in across UK
There is an increasing signal for our weather to turn much colder into next week - but does that mean snow?Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way
Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Steve Kornacki: The key voter shifts that led to Trump's battleground state sweep
For Donald Trump, there’s a clear story that runs through each of the seven battleground states that he swept on his way to recapturing the White House.Top stories - NBC News - November 17 -
Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series as Marcus Stoinis opens his shoulders
Pakistan 117; Australia 118-3 - Aus win by seven wkts Glenn Maxwell limps off after pulling up in the field A hamstring injury to Glenn Maxwell was the only dampener as Marcus Stoinis helped ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law
Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Belarus police launch sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January's election
Belarusian police have launched sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, a signal from the authorities ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago