House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves
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Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong, Mastercard says
Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.MarketWatch - 3h -
Sources: DeSean Jackson near deal to coach DSU
Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are finalizing an agreement for him to become the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on ...ESPN - 4h -
What is the state of the job and housing markets right now?
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week. Meanwhile, the average 30-year mortgage rate hit 6.85%, the highest since July. CBS News contributor Javier David ...CBS News - 5h -
One in 3 Americans took on holiday debt. Try these tips to help pay it off.
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These were the 10 most popular housing markets in 2024
Cities in the Northeast dominated Zillow's list of the most popular housing markets.The Hill - 6h -
Trump likes the Office of Congressional Ethics; House Republicans should too
Common Cause is urging Congress to preserve the Office of Congressional Ethics, an independent watchdog that has investigated nearly the same number of Republicans and Democrats since its inception ...The Hill - 7h -
36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year — averaging $1,181 — survey finds. These tips can help
The holiday season may linger on for those who racked up more credit card debt than they anticipated. These tips can help knock those balances down.CNBC - 7h -
‘I’m betting on another 22 spins around the sun’: I’m 65 and have $3.9 million. How much should I realistically spend on a house?
“I have zero debt, no upcoming tax liabilities and no inheritance on the horizon.”MarketWatch - 7h -
What qualifies as a financial hardship for credit card debt forgiveness?
Certain types of financial hardships can make it easier to have your debt forgiven. Here's what they are.CBS News - 8h -
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
No Democrats are circulating plans to object to Donald Trump’s victory. Kamala Harris plans to certify his win. Republicans just need to make sure they elect a speaker in time.Politico - 14h -
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Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questionsABC News - 1d -
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Trump understands he is elected ‘president, not emperor,’ Republican congressman says
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of Mike Johnson’s speakership and what’s ahead in the new year on Capitol Hill.NBC News - 2d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...NBC News - 2d -
Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 2d -
House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos
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Trump border czar floats halfway houses for children of migrants
President-elect Trump’s "border czar" Tom Homan said in a Thursday interview that halfway homes for children of non-U.S. citizens may be a necessary part of Trump's plans for mass deportation of ...The Hill - 10h -
Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.
The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.MarketWatch - 12h -
It’s not too late to approve the Nippon Steel deal
The Nippon Steel acquisition is more than a simple transaction; it is a strategic investment in America’s future. Let’s not let politics or misplaced fears turn it into a missed opportunity.The Hill - 14h -
Biden to leave White House with little fanfare
Editor's note: President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row to life in prison. President Biden is readying to leave the White House with little fanfare. Democrats are ...The Hill - 1d -
The rock houses of England's last cave people
Over centuries, caves in Kinver, Staffordshire, are turned into rock houses by families.BBC News - 1d -
The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 2d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 2d -
Trump won last week's spending battle on points
Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...The Hill - 2d -
Marriott in pact to introduce Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen Island in Fujian Province
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‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”MarketWatch - 2d -
House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 2d -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...MarketWatch - 2d -
MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.ESPN - 3d -
Breaking down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz
On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald ...CBS News - 3d -
What is the 7-in-7 rule with credit card debt collectors?
If you have debt in collections, understanding how the 7-in-7 rule works could come in handy. Here's why.CBS News - 3d -
Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in 'Hard Truths'
Of all the movie protagonists you might have seen this year, none is quite like Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Pansy in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.”ABC News - 3d -
The presidential solution to taming the growing federal debt
The federal debt is growing rapidly due to Congress' incentives to spend, but the president's impoundment power could provide a natural counterbalance to this by allowing the president to trim ...The Hill - 3d -
House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...The Hill - 3d -
Legal analysis of House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Among the findings is evidence that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and paid for sex with a 17-year-old. Gaetz has ...CBS News - 3d -
Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...The Hill - 3d -
READ: House Ethics report on Gaetz allegations
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, among other violations. Gaetz, who ...The Hill - 3d
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