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AOC may have shifted to the center, but the Democrats aren’t ready for change
Gerry Connolly, 74, beat AOC’s bid to become lead Democrat on the House oversight committee thanks to Nancy Pelosi, then 85. They may have lost the presidency, the House , and the Senate , but ...The Guardian - 2h -
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.The New York Times - 4h -
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
The Senate passed the measure, sending it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.The New York Times - 9h -
Biden to back eleventh-hour funding bill
Politico - 17h -
Senate set to approve 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally
President Joe Biden is expected to soon secure the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidencyABC News - 22h -
Universities warn international students to come back to campus before Trump inauguration
More than a dozen U.S. universities have issued guidance to their international students urging them to be back on campus before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Trump. Trump has ...The Hill - 21h -
Biden pulls the plug on mass student-debt cancellation after rushing $4.28 billion in relief
Tens of thousands of public servants will have $4.28 billion in student debt canceled, the Biden administration announced Friday.MarketWatch - 23h -
Government shutdown looms as plan backed by President-elect Trump fails in Congress
With hours left to avert a shutdown, a plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump was killed after dozens of Republicans joined Democrats to vote against it. This is House Speaker Mike Johnson's ...CBS News - 23h -
Andy Barr says Musk working with Congress will have a positive impact on the U.S.
Even with a new agreement that would avoid a government shutdown, lawmakers are still focusing on billionaire Elon Musk and the major influence he wields on Capitol Hill. Republican Rep. Andy Barr ...CBS News - 1d -
Wisconsin School Shooter May Have Plotted With California Man
At the request of law enforcement officials, a judge ordered a man, who reportedly corresponded with the shooter about a second attack, to surrender his guns.The New York Times - 1d -
Biden stays on the sidelines as Congress scrambles over a looming shutdown
White House officials are in contact with congressional leaders who are involved with negotiations.NBC News - 1d -
Hawley: “We need to have a serious look at who is leading this Congress”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) slammed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for having “cooked” up a massive year-end spending bill that he claims is full of Democratic priorities and declared: “We need to have ...The Hill - 2d -
Biden slips to lowest approval rating since taking office: Survey
President Biden’s approval rating slipped to the lowest its been since he took office in 2021, according to a new survey that was released Wednesday. The Marquette Law School Poll national survey ...The Hill - 2d -
Deal in Congress to avert government shutdown, Gaetz misconduct report coming
Lawmakers struck a deal on Capitol Hill to fund the government that includes disaster funding and points on health care and price transparency. Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for the ...CBS News - 2d -
BrewDog co-founder may delay marriage to max-out tax relief
James Watt has discussed his investment in fiance Georgia Toffolo's raw dog food venture.BBC News - 3d -
Biden backs calls to ban congressional stock trading
President Joe Biden lent his voice to the growing bipartisan calls on the Hill to end stock trading for congressional members.ABC News - 3d -
How the NBA Cup may have saved Giannis and the Bucks' season
After a dire 2-8 start to the season, Milwaukee has responded with the league's best record over the past five weeks.ESPN - 3d -
Harris urges public to 'stay in the fight,' 'come back ready' after the holidays
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the disappointment of some around her election loss during her remarks in Prince George's County, Maryland.ABC News - 3d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 4d -
A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life | Helen Sullivan
It is probably wrong to touch, even gently, these creatures. But even now I find it difficult to resist. In her book Theatres of Glass, Rebecca Stott writes about the Victorian craze for home ...The Guardian - 5d -
South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’Financial Times - Dec. 13 -
Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals
A new DNA analysis has shown that the arrival of modern humans from Africa was far from smooth.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
22 percent approve of Biden pardon of son Hunter: Survey
Less than a quarter of adults approve of President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, while roughly half disapprove, a new poll has revealed. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Why Cathie Wood may have the best fund to play Trump 2.0
Exposure to crypto, Musk and defense is bolstering this ETFMarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Chi-Chi's restaurants are coming back, but where will they be?
We know Chi-Chi's restaurants are coming back in 2025, but where are they planning to open?The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state
President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
In Penny Trial, the Moment May Have Mattered as Much as the Evidence
Jordan Neely’s death on the subway would once have prompted persistent protests. But when it comes to the perception of threat, context is everything.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Trump, Congress must fix the national emergency that Biden declared
President Biden's executive order declared the People's Republic of China's pursuit of cutting-edge technologies as a national emergency, and the Treasury Department's new outbound investment rules ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress
Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
'Come Back!': A Surprise Boycott Saves South Korea's President from Impeachment
Opposition lawmakers vowed to keep trying to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck
An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Crime-solving techniques may have solved medieval art mystery
A court handwriting expert may have helped reveal true identity of a leading Byzantine painter.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Grandmother may have fallen in sinkhole searching for cat
A 64-year-old grandmother who was searching for her cat may have fallen in a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. Officials provided an update on rescue operations.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Search continues for Pennsylvania grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole
A search is underway for a grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole linked to an abandoned mine in Pennsylvania. The woman, 64, has been missing since Monday.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Search underway for grandmother who may have fallen in sinkhole
A frantic search is underway in Pennsylvania after a grandmother suddenly vanished. Authorities say she went missing while looking for her cat and is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say
The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Missing woman looking for cat may have fallen into sinkhole, police fear
Family of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, of Marguerite, Pennsylvania, say she has not been seen since Monday. Authorities fear a grandmother who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Congress preps for spending sprint amid Biden pardon fallout
Politico - Dec. 2