Johnson Moves Forward on Spending Plan C Breaking Up the Bills

Chiefs look forward to bye, rest with AFC clinched

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs have never needed a playoff bye quite like they do this season.

ESPN - 2h

MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves

We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.

ESPN - 4h

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration. US business leaders are spending big on Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund, which ...

The Guardian - 8h

Texans WR Diontae Johnson not expected to play vs. Ravens, his former team, on Wednesday

Diontae Johnson won't make his Texans debut on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

These 4 Americans moved abroad—and don't plan on coming back anytime soon: 'I'm happier here'

Living abroad is a dream for many Americans. These expats actually did it and aren't looking to move back to the States any time soon.

CNBC - 12h

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 - 1d

Biden signs anti-hazing bill

Politico - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation

Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The New York Times - 2d

Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs

ABC News - 2d

What we’re watching: Trump’s not happy with Johnson

Politico - 2d

House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos

Politico - 5d

House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves

Politico - 5d

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 5d

Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

Politico - 5d

Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013

Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in the rest of the country

Financial Times - 2h

Shaheen breaks glass ceiling on Foreign Relations Committee

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) insists the Senate can chart a bipartisan course on global challenges under President-elect Trump, despite the Republican leader demonstrating his disruptive influence ...

The Hill - 14h

C of E must ‘kneel in penitence’ after difficult year, says archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell delivers Christmas sermon in place of Justin Welby, who will step down as de facto head of church. The archbishop of York has highlighted the need for actions more than words in ...

The Guardian - 14h

The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”

The New York Times - 1d

Bill Clinton discharged from hospital

Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

ABC News - 1d

Texans claim veteran WR Johnson off waivers

The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers Monday.

ESPN - 1d

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 - 1d

The Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to merge

Yahoo News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Your financial adviser has a plan for your money. But what if it’s their plan too?

To get you to follow their advice, your adviser says, “I do this for myself.” Is that good enough?

MarketWatch - 1d

South Korean opposition plans to impeach prime minister

Yahoo News - 1d

Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill

A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget ...

The New York Times - 2d

Reassessing Red Sox rotation after Crochet, Buehler moves

The Red Sox' starting rotation suddenly looks formidable following their offseason acquisitions of Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler. Here's a look at the group heading into 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 2d

Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

Former President Clinton was admitted to a Washington hospital Monday with a fever, his spokesperson said on social media. “President Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ...

The Hill - 2d

IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.

NBC News - 2d

Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report

Houston is adding some help at wide receiver

CBS Sports - 2d

Coreweave, Klarna may break IPO slump in 2025 — but OpenAI, SpaceX will wait it out

Initial public offerings may pick up the pace after a three-year slowdown, but economic headwinds and ample money to stay private could dampen the revival.

MarketWatch - 2d

JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn

The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced Monday they were exploring a merger that would allow them to better compete amid a changing automotive landscape. The companies plan to spend the next ...

The Hill - 2d