Roy hails Musk, Ramaswamy influence on spending as Hill GOP looks toward cuts

Republican on GOP's Johnson holdouts: 'We find it very irritating'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Thursday expressed his frustration with those who haven't backed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in staying in his role yet. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...

The Hill - 2h

Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians

Yahoo News - 3h

Texas GOP lawmaker looking for 'third option' to avoid 'status quo' in House as Speakership election nears

Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) said Thursday that he is looking for a “third option” to avoid “the status quo” in the House as the Speakership election nears. “There are concerns that a delay in ...

The Hill - 3h

Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians

A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.

BBC News - 3h

Bernie Sanders: ‘Elon Musk is wrong’ on guest workers

Politico - 7h

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay

Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.

CNBC - 8h

As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire

As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.

Inc. - 8h

MrBeast Jimmy Donaldson gets engaged to influencer Thea Booysen

MrBeast, 'Beast Games' host and YouTube's most subscribed-to account, proposed to Thea Booysen on Christmas Day and confirmed the engagement on New Year's Day.

Los Angeles Times - 9h

Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit

Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project

Financial Times - 9h

Mike Johnson fights for GOP votes to win House Speaker election

Even as President-elect Trump has said Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement,” for re-election, Johnson is scrambling to lock down his own party's support, as he'll need ...

NBC News - 15h

The 25 movies we're most looking forward to in 2025

We asked Times staffers for the films they were most stoked for, sight unseen. Brace for a "Freakier Friday," a new "Superman," the return of Malick and more.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

What we're watching: GOP leaders face debt-limit fight

Politico - 3d

Meet the new members: A Californian returns to Capitol Hill

Politico - 6d

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

Lawmakers are facing their latest lobbyists — online influencers from TikTok

ABC News - Dec. 23

Trump and GOP allies falsely blame New Orleans attack on immigration failures

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have blamed the deadly New Orleans truck attack on President Joe Biden's border policies even though the attacker was a U.S. citizen.

NBC News - 4h

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.

The New York Times - 5h

Former GOP lawmaker: DOGE should focus on fixing Congress

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) penned a Thursday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal urging Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to initially focus their push to cut government spending on Congress if ...

The Hill - 6h

To Understand Trump and Biden, Look to Reagan and Carter

Forty-four years ago, Ronald Reagan took aim at Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy. President Biden’s climate initiatives could face a similar fate.

The New York Times - 7h

TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025

“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.

The New York Times - 8h

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - 9h

Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...

CBS News - 9h

GOP lawmakers request Yellen briefing on Chinese hackers' Treasury breach

Republican lawmakers are swiftly urging the Treasury Department to provide answers on a recent cybersecurity attack from China that infiltrated various workstations, as outlined in ...

The Hill - 11h

Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...

The Hill - 12h

Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap

This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.

CBS News - 13h

Ramaswamy is wrong: Why ’90s America was the pinnacle of greatness

Vivek Ramaswamy's critique of '90s American culture, which he dismisses as frivolous, overlooks the joy, creativity, and meritocracy that made the era great, and the influence it had on the world.

The Hill - 14h

Ethiopia opens first stock market since Emperor Haile Selassie

Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and default

Financial Times - 22h

Van Orden takes swipe at Roy after Trump backs Johnson in Speaker election

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) went after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on the social media platform X Wednesday for his opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) retaking the gavel. Republican ...

The Hill - 1d

Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad

The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn't stick in Detroit.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Penguins Legend Looking For A New Smile

During a recent game in Czechia, Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr took an errant high stick to the face, losing his front teeth.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Glenn Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL

Veteran leaps metres into outfield to catch ball in one hand before throwing it back into field of play. A stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield, an almost impossible take in mid-air on the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Former Virginia GOP congressman forms exploratory committee for possible statewide run

Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman (Va.) said he has formed an exploratory committee to run for statewide office as an independent. “That’s why we started an exploratory committee, because I ...

The Hill - 1d

Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1

Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.

CBS News - 1d

Seven celestial events to look out for in 2025

It is a brand new year and if you are a stargazer there are some wonderful celestial events for you to get excited about - weather permitting.

BBC News - 2d

Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...

The Hill - 2d

Islanders' Patrick Roy Pulls Goalie In Defensive Zone, Maple Leafs' Craig Berube In Disbelief: 'I Think It's The First Time I've Seen That'

The Maple Leafs scored an empty-net goal power-play goal and never left the attack zone.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Roy hails Musk, Ramaswamy influence on spending as Hill GOP looks toward cuts

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