Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

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In today’s issue:   The shutdown ball is firmly in the Senate’s court. The spending package passed the House along party lines, with one sole Democrat voting with most Republicans to pass the ...

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Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keep

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Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

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Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children

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The Trump team administering economic shock therapy

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession

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DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.

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Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools

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Young Americans lose trust in the state

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Trump says he’ll protect women but fails the Tate test

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PJ Haggerty scores career-high 42 points for No. 16 Memphis in 83-80 win over Wichita State

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Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions

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Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.

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Moscow and region hit by 'massive' drone attack - Russian officials

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Top Appropriators Near Government Funding Deal Ahead of Shutdown Cliff

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