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FISA bill stalls over Senate amendment fight hours before deadline
A bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless spying program stalled in the Senate on Friday because of a fight over amendments that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) worries could pass and send ...The Hill - Politics -
House moves closer to passing foreign aid bills
The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott MacFarlane ...CBS News - Top stories -
Evening Report — House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} s Evening Report © The Hill, Allison Robbert House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems The GOP-controlled House advanced an expansive foreign aid package Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline
After hours of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a deal Friday evening to vote on a package of amendments to a House-passed bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless ...The Hill - Politics -
Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired
The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates’ proposed changes, all of which were defeated.The New York Times - Top stories -
Tesla earnings day is around the corner. So far, robotaxis are ‘just a buzzword.’
Tesla is heading toward its earnings day next week, and there’s plenty for investors to worry about.MarketWatch - Business -
Government Contracts Are So Confusing That Congress Just Wrote a Bill to Simplify Them
As the small-business contracting base dwindles, simplifying the language within federal contracts might end up being a huge lift for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Senate to stay in session to pass House's Ukraine, Israel package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned Senate colleagues Friday they should be prepared to stay in session through the weekend to finish work on a long-stalled package to fund the war in Ukraine, Israel and other emergency security ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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House Appears Poised to Pass Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
Democrats rallied behind Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major procedural hurdle for the $95 billion measure. The proposal heads for a final set of votes Saturday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Ex-Braves player Gary Cooper petitioning for 'just one day' back in majors to qualify for pension
Cooper, now 67, spent 42 days with the Braves in 1980, falling one day short of the minimum.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires
Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for two years over conservative and progressive concerns about privacy.NBC News - Top stories -
Debt consolidation vs. debt settlement: Which is better?
Debt consolidation and debt settlement are both popular debt relief options. But which is better? Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
House set for weekend vote on foreign aid bills
Foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine are set for a vote this weekend and are likely to pass. This comes as four Democrats joined five Republicans to vote the aid packages out of committee. NBC’s Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.NBC News - Politics -
House to vote on foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel
The House will vote Saturday on foreign aid bills to provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House
Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.CBS News - Politics -
Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes
Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections
The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.ABC News - Top stories -
Senate privacy hawks push to kill House amendment to warrantless surveillance bill
Senators on both sides of the aisle are banding together to try and kill a House-passed addition to the bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that they argue would force more businesses to aid in ...The Hill - Politics -
House votes set for foreign aid bills, TikTok forced sale
The House is set to vote Saturday on a set of bills championed by Speaker Mike Johnson that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as legislation that would trigger a forced sale of TikTok. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.CBS News - World - Republican Party -
Fallout Season 2 Is Happening, Amazon Confirms
Ahead of the series premiere of Fallout last week, some fans of the franchise worried that dropping all of the Season 1 episodes on a single day might hurt its chances for renewal. Fortunately, that didn't turn out to be the case. Amazon Prime ...GameSpot - Tech -
We’re paying off medical debt wrong
We must rein in high prices and improve insurance coverage and hospital financial assistance so we can stamp out medical debt at the source.The Hill - Politics -
The House appears poised to pass a $95 billion foreign-aid and weapons package Saturday after Democrats rallied behind Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major hurdle for the measure to help Ukraine withstand Russia's invasion and help rearm Israel in its hostilities with Iran.
The House appears poised to pass a $95 billion foreign-aid and weapons package Saturday after Democrats rallied behind Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major hurdle for the measure to help Ukraine withstand Russia’s invasion and ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
House advances aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, putting Johnson's speaker job in jeopardy
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced several standalone measures to provide funding for American allies abroad and U.S. border security, but a handful of Republicans really hate the idea. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is ...CBS News - Top stories -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
What happens now that Trump's "hush money" trial has a full jury?
Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains what happens next.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately
For five of the past six weeks, the level of initial jobless filings totaled exactly 212,000.CNBC - Business -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Facing Shrimp-Fueled Debt, Red Lobster Reportedly Mulls Chapter 11
The Florida-based seafood chain reportedly considers protection from creditors to work from under debt worsened by its all-you-can-eat shrimp deals.Inc. - Business -
Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown
A compelling matchup between two of America’s brightest young boxing talents has been overshadowed by questions about the the social-media superstar’s state of mind. One of the most unusual build-ups to a major prizefight in recent memory came no ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Jury selection completed for Trump hush-money trial; man sets himself on fire outside courthouse – as it happened
With all 18 jurors now chosen, the trial is expected to move toward opening statements next week; man apparently set self on fire outside courthouse. Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New YorkTrump’s criminal hush-money ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Target Just Made a Bittersweet Change. It’s the End of an Era
DVDs lost the battle to streaming services. Now they're disappearing from shelves.Inc. - Business -
It’s Not Just a Wedding Cake, It’s ‘Edible Haute Couture’
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur, a luxury cake designer based in Paris, creates opulent confections for high-profile clients, including European royalty and American socialites.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as 'Indonesia paying off debts to China'
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Maria Sanchez trade: San Diego Wave acquire Mexican attacker from Houston Dash ahead of Friday’s deadline
The Mexican international signed a record contract with the Dash in DecemberCBS Sports - Sports -
Bitcoin price briefly drops below $60,000 before rebounding ahead of halving
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Friday after dropping below the $60,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continues to see volatility ahead of the upcoming halving.CNBC - Business - Crypto