‘Rumblings’ behind the scenes that Congress could increase funding for the Secret Service

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

Morning Report — Trump, GOP Congress aim for swift governing start

In today's issue: While the Democratic Party searches for its black box buried under an election crash site, Senate and House Republicans are celebrating with President-elect Trump and plotting ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Brazil's Lula urges Congress to cut spending to help 'beat' financial markets

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

From the GI Bill to reparations: The next Congress must right a history of injustice

The G.I. Bill, which provided life-changing education and housing benefits to millions of World War II veterans, excluded nearly 1 million Black veterans, perpetuating the racial wealth gap and ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries on hopes for bipartisanship as Congress edges toward GOP control

One week after Election Day, key House races remain undecided as CBS News projects Congress leaning Republican. If confirmed, Republicans would control the House, Senate and White House for the ...

On lame-duck AI bill, Congress shouldn’t push too far

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to bring a commercial and economic rebirth for the United States and its allies, but Congress is negotiating a lame-duck bill to regulate the AI ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: The fate of Trump's hush money case {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

What Congress has on its agenda for lame-duck session

Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the first time since Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what Congress has in store for the remainder of ...

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Also in this newsletter: Meloni hits back against Albania migration hub criticism

World - Financial Times - October 15

CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children

Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall.

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure

Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.

Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase

One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations

The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

WATCH: How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.

Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says

A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase

Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.