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The Hill - Politics
White House backing passage of stopgap funding measure
The White House announced on Tuesday it supports the passage of the short-term funding measure that would keep the government open until Dec. 20. The White House said in a Statement of ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Hill Unveils 2nd Annual Notable Staffer List
Reception and panel discussion with members of Congress to encourage bipartisanship and service to be held Sept. 24 WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEP. 24, 2024) — The Hill, the country’s definitive source ...5 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
House Republicans pivot to fast-tracking funding bill amid conservative opposition
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BBC News - Top stories
Rookie QB Daniels stars in Washington win
Watch the best moments as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels stars for the Washington Commanders in their 38-33 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.9 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Examining the gap between voters and lawmakers on climate change
Climate change has not been one of the key talking points this election cycle when compared to other issues like the economy or immigration, but the planet's future is still on the minds of many ...19 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
What's in the latest government funding bill?
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open for nearly three months. Lawmakers are facing an Oct. 1 deadline to get the new bill passed to ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Biden Meets With UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed, in Washington
The meetings with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed were expected to focus on Gaza, the war in Sudan and artificial intelligence.22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall
For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Speaker Johnson says House will vote on new funding bill
Speaker Mike Johnson says the House of Representatives is set to vote on a stopgap measure that would keep the government open until December. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane ...Yesterday - House -
CNBC - Business
House Speaker Johnson axes Trump voting restrictions in new government funding bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have eight days to strike a funding deal before the government goes into a partial shutdown.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Stopgap Bill Averts Government Shutdown
The three-month continuation legislation does not include the immigration-related measure GOP candidate Donald Trump demanded.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
House to take up new funding bill as some Republicans fear a 'galactically stupid' shutdown
The House plans to vote this week on a three-month funding bill to avoid a government shutdown — without an election provision Donald Trump had demanded.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson’s government funding plan B disappoints conservatives
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) move to bring a clean, short-term government funding stopgap — his plan B after his first gambit failed — is upsetting conservative House Republicans, who will be key ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Cross-border healthcare plan to cut waiting lists
Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan says the plan could benefit NHS patients in England and Wales.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Train singer Pat Monahan lists lakeside mansion in Washington for $8.2 million
The beautiful lakefront home in Issaquah, Wash., overlooks the waters of Lake Sammamish.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
Previous leaders have been accused of pushing the nation toward economic ruin.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Congressional leaders announce deal to temporarily fund government
The new plan to avert a government shutdown comes after the House rejected Speaker Johnson's opening gambit in the funding fight last week.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
House leaders unveil bill to avert government shutdown
House leaders unveiled on Sunday their new legislation to avert a shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government until Dec. 20.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Speaker Mike Johnson sets up vote to fund government, warns shutdown would be ‘political malpractice’
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this week on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 20.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bill Cowher ranks his top 5 Steelers defensive players of all time: Where T.J. Watt lands on the list
Cowher's top five will surely drum up conversation2 days ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election2 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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Trinity Rodman leaves Washington Spirit game in a wheelchair after 'intense back spasm'
Rodman, who was carted off in visible pain during the Spirit's loss to the Kansas City Current, later returned to the bench.3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Packers anticipate QB Love to be game-time call
The Packers are listing quarterback Jordan Love as questionable for Sunday's affair against the Titans as he continues to work his way back from an MCL sprain in his left knee.3 days ago - NFL -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Renaissance’s shrinking hedge funds
Good gRIEF4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Lawmakers expect Johnson will greenlight clean spending bill into December
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Politico - Politics
Johnson dodges on government shutdown if spending bill fails
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Politico - Politics
Johnson ‘looking at’ potential new Secret Service funds in short-term spending bill
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