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NBC News - Politics
Congress passes bill to boost presidential candidate security after apparent attempt on Trump's life
The Senate unanimously the legislation on Tuesday after it sailed through the House without any opposition. The measure now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Likely first transgender member of Congress says she’s ready to work with people she disagrees with
State Sen. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who is on track to become the first transgender member of Congress, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the presidential election and what she hopes to accomplish ...5 hours ago -
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NBC News - Politics
Brett Favre tells Congress he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's, a stunning disclosure made to Congress on Tuesday while testifying about his potential misuse of taxpayer ...7 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Brett Favre reveals he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while testifying before U.S. Congress
The Hall of Famer is under investigation10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
67 million Medicare recipients face ‘chaos’ if Congress cuts telehealth benefits
Elderly and disabled patients could miss out on healthcare services unless an extension is passed before the end of the year.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress must restore humanitarian funding to stop famine in Gaza
Continuing to block U.S. funding for UNRWA’s vital work is a cruel and unwarranted mistake that will only needlessly exacerbate the already catastrophic humanitarian suffering in Gaza.10 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Commerzbank board member warns of significant job losses with a hostile UniCredit takeover
Commerzbank supervisory board member Stefan Wittmann told CNBC's Annette Weisbach that "we certainly hope we can avoid" a hostile takeover by the Italian bank.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Didier Barjon: Advisory board member, Black Men on the Hill; Legislative assistant for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Didier Barjon serves as the tech and telecom legislative assistant for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — but he never expected to be working in politics. “I was applying to law ...16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Courtney Butcher: Member services director, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)
In a slim House Republican majority that has no shortage of public disputes and tight votes, one of the most important functions of the Speaker’s office is making sure the wide variety of the ...16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Most Americans support climate reforms. Why won't Congress deliver?
Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate ...23 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Americans want Congress to do more for the climate, poll finds
Polls show the public wants Congress to do more about climate change, but many elected officials vote against ideas to address the problem. World leaders will meet in New York City Tuesday to ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Pac-12 targeting Mountain West members for expansion after AAC schools spurn interest
Pac-12 leaders are meeting Monday over other potential options for expansion.Yesterday -
Politico - Politics
‘One pistol clip can change the balance of power’: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event
Leaders of both parties have ignored pleas to prep.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong’s first transgender singer-songwriter seeks voice through music
Xavian Wu, Hong Kong’s first high-profile transgender singer-songwriter, shared his story at the city’s annual LGBTQ Pink Dot HK carnival.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
2 men plead guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed prominent NYC transgender activist
Two men have pleaded guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed a prominent New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili earlier this yearYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Two men plead guilty in death of Cecilia Gentili, New York transgender activist
Michael Kuilan, 44, and Antonio Venti, 52, charged for distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed Gentili, 52. The second of two men charged with distributing the heroin and fentanyl that ...Yesterday - New York -
The Guardian - World
US Congress agrees to funding deal to avert shutdown in blow to Trump
Mike Johnson announces compromise after decoupling government funding from Trump-backed citizenship bill. US congressional leaders have agreed to a short-term funding deal in a move that averts a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to avert shutdown ahead of looming deadline
Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify the proposed additional Secret Service funding. The House and Senate are racing to complete the government funding process with the Sept. 30 ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Four members of one family killed in Italy house collapse
The father of the two young siblings and a newborn baby were pulled alive from the rubble.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
What made the cut in Congress’s plan to avert a shutdown — and what didn't
Congressional leaders have struck a deal to keep the government open past a looming Sept. 30 deadline, after a previous effort to punt the funding fight into spring 2025 and attach a Trump-backed ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal
Speaker Mike Johnson dropped his demands for proof-of-citizenship voting requirements to strike a deal that includes more money for the Secret Service and funds the government through Dec. 20.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dolphins legend Mercury Morris dies at 77; key member of famous undefeated 1972 Miami team
One of Miami's greatest players has passed away2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation banning sanctuary cities, if elected president. “As soon as I take office, ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Congress must roll back a key anti-innovation Biden-Harris policy
It's imperative that we eliminate barriers to getting life-saving treatments to patients more quickly.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK votes to give members more control
Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.3 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Artist and mentor, a former gang member, honored by National Endowment for the Arts
At the Homeboy Art Academy, Fabian Debora and other mentors provide guidance to the youth who are either actively involved in the gang life, recently released from incarceration or are seeking a ...3 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress
Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer. The World Cancer Congress 2024 , the biannual conference of the Union for ...4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
It’s almost too late to protect our elections from AI — Congress must act now
As AI becomes more widespread, the potential for electoral mischief will only grow.4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress should block aid to Egypt
Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members
The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani becomes founding member of 50-50 club; Aaron Rodgers shines in Jets rout
Ohtani had the first three-homer, two-stolen base game in MLB history4 days ago - NFL