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

Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong: Mastercard

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 - 1h

Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now

Democrats need to take a stand against Electoral College votes for a person disqualified by the Constitution.

The Hill - 1h

Treasury yields rise as investors wait for jobless-claims data

Treasury yields are rising on Thursday ahead of weekly jobless claims and an auction of 7-year notes.

MarketWatch - 2h

Oscars 2025: Will directors continue to look across the globe?

The academy's directors branch may be the most adventurous group of Oscar voters. Who will they nominate at the Oscars this year?

Los Angeles Times - 3h

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 questions

ABC News - 1d

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

NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers

The CFP's four opening-round games went head-to-head with a pair of NFL games on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 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 - 2d

Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

Politico - 5d

Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

Politico - 5d

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

Lamar Jackson continues historic MVP push as Ravens manhandle Texans

Jackson set the NFL record for most career rushing yards and also threw a pair of touchdowns.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Israel targets Gaza hospital as lawmakers extend state of emergency

Yahoo News - 1d

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

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”

The New York Times - 1d

GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members

Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...

The Hill - 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

Cowboys' Jerry Jones wants NFL to continue playing on Christmas no matter the day: 'We're going to be there'

The NFL doesn't care what day Christmas is on; it will ensure its schedule lines up for there to be games

CBS Sports - 1d

Lawmakers introduce bold new policy allowing workers to take time off for extreme weather events: 'No worker must run risks'

Yahoo News - 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

'Nosferatu' continues Christmas horror tradition

NBC News - 2d

Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.

NBC News - 2d

Sorting Fact From Fiction as Fear Engulfs Bangladesh’s Hindus

Reports of vandalism and mob violence are real, but wilder accusations emanating from India muddy the picture.

The New York Times - 2d

Why the Cowboys will continue to start Cooper Rush over Trey Lance despite being eliminated from the playoffs

Dallas has won four of five games, but will not be in the postseason

CBS Sports - 2d

El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban

President Nayib Bukele had called prohibition ‘absurd’ despite pushback from environmental and social groups

Financial Times - 2d

Italy's Meloni vows to continue controversial Albania migrant policy

Yahoo News - 2d

KAT continues to ball, Cade Cunningham makes All-Star case & Zach LaVine joins Jimmy Butler on the trade block

Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl Anthony-Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success. Then, Vince and James ...

Yahoo 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

College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up

Undefeated Tennessee remains No. 1 in this week's Coaches Poll

CBS Sports - 2d

Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe

Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...

The Guardian - 2d

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 - 2d

Naughty or Nice? Sorting NFL's projected 2024 playoff teams ahead of Christmas Day

Which clubs are for real?

CBS Sports - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

The Spy Who Didn’t Love Amazon, or Why You’ll Have to Wait for Your James Bond Fix

It’s been a minute since 007 has graced the silver screen, not because of a supervillain, but because of a conflict between the franchise producer and the tech giant’s algorithmic approach to content.

Inc. - 2d

Clutch forced fumble seals Cowboys win over Bucs as Dallas continues late-season surge

The Cowboys have now won four of their last five even though they're no longer in playoff contention. The Bucs' playoff hopes took a hit with a loss.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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

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