Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown

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Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, here are some of the highlights

President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including one that formally makes the bald eagle the country's official bird. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has ...

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Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis

No Democrats are circulating plans to object to Donald Trump’s victory. Kamala Harris plans to certify his win. Republicans just need to make sure they elect a speaker in time.

Politico - 8h

Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.

BBC News - 11h

NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17

The Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

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Biden signs anti-hazing bill

Politico - 2d

Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding

“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.

The New York Times - 2d

Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids

President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.

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Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

President Joe Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law despite his objections to language banning transgender health care for military children

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What's in the approved government funding bill

After days of heated negotiations on Capitol Hill, the House passed its funding bill to prevent a government shutdown Friday night.

ABC News - 4d

Congress clears government shutdown patch following Trump, Musk disruptions

Last-minute objections from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk prompted lawmakers to drop hundreds of pages of policy from the bill.

Politico - 5d

Biden to back eleventh-hour funding bill

Politico - 5d

McConnell calls out holdouts on government funding, warns of "harmful" shutdown

Politico - 6d

Syrian Government Forces Hunt for a Senior Assad Official

Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

The New York Times - 4h

Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.

The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.

MarketWatch - 6h

NFL Week 17 injury tracker: Latest updates on Jalen Hurts, Kenneth Walker III, Terry McLaurin and more

Every NFL team's Week 17 injury report

CBS Sports - 20h

Bills' Hamlin-backed HEARTS Act signed into law

President Biden has signed into law a Damar Hamlin-backed bill that aims to improve access to resources for heart health. The Bills safety suffered a cardiac arrest in January 2023 and resumed ...

ESPN - 22h

2025 NFL Draft Order: Updated first round picks, projections by team in Week 17

The 2025 NFL draft doesn't begin until April 24 in Green Bay, but we can begin looking at the likely draft order now.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

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 - 1d

Royal family celebrates Christmas with no sign of Prince Andrew

King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.

CBS News - 1d

Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve

President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...

The Hill - 1d

Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US

President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United States

ABC News - 1d

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

Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”

The New York Times - 1d

Tank Dell injury update: Texans WR suffered dislocated knee, torn ACL among other extensive damage to knee

Dell also reportedly tore his MCL and LCL in Week 16

CBS Sports - 2d

Eggs added to FDA's updated healthy claim food list

The Food and Drug Administration has added eggs to its updated list of healthy foods along with fish and vegetables

The Hill - 2d

Biden takes heat for vetoing bill that would add new judgeships

Federal judiciary leadership and some lawmakers are criticizing President Biden for vetoing a bill that would’ve added 66 new federal judgeships amid growing caseloads. Biden on Monday made good ...

The Hill - 2d

Biden vetoes bill to add dozens of new federal judgeships

President Biden on Monday vetoed a bill that would have added 66 federal district judgeships through 2035, citing "hurried action" by the House as his reason. CBS News White House reporter Willie ...

CBS News - 2d

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 - 2d

Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids

President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.

CBS News - 2d

Biden signs $895B Defense bill despite transgender care provision

President Biden on Monday evening signed the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision included in the massive package that restricts transgender care. The National Defense ...

The Hill - 2d

Patrick Mahomes ankle injury: Chiefs QB provides update ahead of Christmas Day game vs. Steelers

Mahomes looked just fine in his first game after suffering a high ankle sprain

CBS Sports - 2d

Boston NWSL team signs White Stadium lease

The City of Boston, Boston Public Schools, and the owners of the NWSL expansion team set to play there in 2026 have executed a lease agreement that will allow the team to utilize White Stadium as ...

ESPN - 2d

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary

The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six waves every two years through 2035.

NBC News - 2d

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...

NBC News - 2d

Playoff picture projections: Updated chances to make the postseason, win divisions

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

ESPN - 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

Live Updates: Ethics Committee releases Gaetz report; Biden commutes death row prisoners

President Biden spurred criticism and praise on Monday with his decision to commute all but three prisoners currently on federal death row. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) called the move "politically ...

The Hill - 3d

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K

Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.

ABC News - 3d

Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown

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