Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown

Here's an updated look at the best remaining MLB free agents

It's been a wild winter so far, and several big names are still available in MLB free agency.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Shutdown

The president-elect says the potential ban of the social-media giant can be avoided through negotiated resolution.

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Red Sox offseason update: Could Bregman be the next big splash?

Here's the latest on the Red Sox' reported pursuit of Alex Bregman, including an update on another team interested in the All-Star infielder.

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Italian government says journalist detained in Iran

Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.

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NPR and PBS Stations Brace for Funding Battle Under Trump

Republicans in Congress have tried to defund public media for decades. With the help of Elon Musk, could they finally make good on their threat?

The New York Times - 10h

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 - 6d

Retiring Rep. Barbara Lee considering run for Oakland mayor

Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.

Politico - Dec. 20

Italian government says journalist detained in Iran

Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.

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Manchin objects to Biden's commutations

Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is denouncing as “misguided” and “disgusting” President Biden's move to commute the sentences of two men convicted of murdering a student at Marshall ...

The Hill - 11h

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 ...

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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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 ...

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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 - 2d

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 - 3d

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

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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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 ...

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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.

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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 $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 - 3d

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 ...

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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.

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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.” ...

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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.

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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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown

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