Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown
The federal government was set to run out of money Friday night.
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What to know about the newest bills Biden signed into law
President Biden celebrated the holidays with a bill-signing blitz on Christmas Eve. The 50 measures becoming law include the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act," championed by Paris Hilton, the ...CBS News - 14h -
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 - 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.CBS News - 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 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 childrenABC News - 3d -
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 -
Biden to back eleventh-hour funding bill
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McConnell calls out holdouts on government funding, warns of "harmful" shutdown
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These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs teach you new portfolio steps
Lessons from 2024 and opportunities for next year.MarketWatch - 17h -
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 - 19h -
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 ...CBS News - 20h -
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 - 21h -
Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting
As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 StatesABC News - 2d -
The Evening: Signs of Trouble for Trump’s Spending Cuts
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 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 vegetablesThe 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 -
Bill Clinton discharged after hospitalization for flu
Former President Clinton was discharged Tuesday morning after being hospitalized a day earlier for flu, according to his spokesperson. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional ...The Hill - 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 -
Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever, in 'good spirits': Spokesperson
Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever, a spokesperson said Monday.ABC 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 -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized with a fever
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington, D.C., hospital Monday afternoon for "testing and observation after developing a fever," an aide said in a statement. Clinton, who is 78, ...CBS News - 3d -
Bill Clinton Is Hospitalized After Developing a Fever
A Washington hospital admitted Mr. Clinton for testing and observation, and an aide said that the former president was “in good spirits.”The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 -
Albania opposition activists rally on streets of Tirana to demand government steps aside
Albania’s main opposition party has blocked the capital Tirana’s main intersections in an anti-government protest calling for a technocratic caretaker cabinetABC News - 3d -
How will history remember Biden's presidency?
What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?ABC News - 3d
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