Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
Read full article: Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before ChristmasJohnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how much to spend on Christmas presents.
Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
Read full article: Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformationPresident Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk used his outsize influence on X to help kill a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government shutdown, spreading multiple false claims in the process.
Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital
Read full article: Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospitalPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital in Washington.
Trump to nominate the head of Catholic advocacy group as US ambassador to the Vatican
Read full article: Trump to nominate the head of Catholic advocacy group as US ambassador to the VaticanPresident-elect Donald Trump says he’s nominating the president of the advocacy group CatholicVote to be the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs
Read full article: Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffsPresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to add the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he'll place tariffs on — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.
University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Read full article: University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protestsThe U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza.
EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31
Read full article: EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Biden’s four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Biden’ leaves office.
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
Read full article: Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdownThe Senate has rushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown.
US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash
Read full article: US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crashThe military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that had caused a fatal crash in Japan last year.
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
Read full article: The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnightWith hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House has approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
Read full article: Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertaintyDonald Trump seemed poised to inherit a relatively strong economy when he begins a second term in the White House in January.
Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative control
Read full article: Internal divisions doom Michigan Democrats in their final days of legislative controlMichigan Democrats are ending their final days in control of the state government bogged down with disunity and inaction.
White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt
Read full article: White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debtPresident Joe Biden’s administration has started to withdraw pending regulations that won’t be finalized by the time he leaves office.
US drops $10M terrorism bounty offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader who ousted Assad
Read full article: US drops $10M terrorism bounty offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader who ousted AssadThe Biden administration says it has decided not to pursue a $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces led the ouster of President Bashar Assad.
A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law
Read full article: A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the lawJustice Kyra Harris Bolden is the first Black woman to be elected to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him
Read full article: Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with himA handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January.
RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL
Read full article: RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFLA provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.
Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays
Read full article: Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidaysThe Pentagon is warning that Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost more than 2 million troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing's agent in local California election
Read full article: Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing's agent in local California electionA Chinese national has been charged with acting as an illegal agent for Beijing when serving as the campaign manager for an unnamed local California politician.
What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
Read full article: What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in WashingtonA debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing the possibility of a federal government shutdown to the brink in Washington.
New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provision
Read full article: New House GOP budget proposal revives Farm Bill extension and aid money but drops ethanol provisionAmerican farmers are hoping that aid to agriculture will be revived as Congress struggles to avert a looming partial government shutdown.
DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Read full article: DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovationWashington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.
White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidency
Read full article: White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidencyPresident Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency.
Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean
Read full article: Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might meanCongress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government, or federal agencies will shutter.
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Read full article: Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.
House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
Read full article: House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertainThe House has resoundingly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Prosecutor Fani Willis is removed from the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the states
Read full article: A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the statesDemocrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins in the swing state after the November election, including victories for governor and other top statewide offices.
Blinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security Council
Read full article: Blinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security CouncilSecretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-torn Sudan during his likely final trip to the United Nations while in office.
Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%
Read full article: Biden, on his way out, sets 'ambitious' climate goal: Cut US greenhouse gas emissions by over 60%President Joe Biden is pledging to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035.
A key Trump ally on immigration explains how mass deportations could work
Read full article: A key Trump ally on immigration explains how mass deportations could workA Kansas official who’s an informal adviser to President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on immigration issues doesn’t expect mass deportations to prompt arrests of migrants at sensitive locations such as schools and churches.
Trump's words of opposition stop a bipartisan budget deal in its tracks with Musk's help
Read full article: Trump's words of opposition stop a bipartisan budget deal in its tracks with Musk's helpPresident-elect Donald Trump has delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations.
Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14
Read full article: Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense is expected to face his first public questioning from U.S. senators on Jan. 14.
US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds
Read full article: US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report findsThe U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons.
Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate
Read full article: Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the SenateSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been blocked from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones.
Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
Read full article: Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdownPresident-elect Donald Trump has abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown.
Florida pursues charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt for a crash after his arrest
Read full article: Florida pursues charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt for a crash after his arrestFlorida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needs
Read full article: Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should think less about partisan politics and more about meeting people’s needs.
Supreme Court to weigh state moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Read full article: Supreme Court to weigh state moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned ParenthoodThe Supreme Court said Wednesday it will consider South Carolina’s move to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the latest abortion-related case since overturning it as a nationwide right.
The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administration
Read full article: The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administrationDuring the transition period between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, there has been at least some coordination on West Wing affairs.
Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening'
Read full article: Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening'The federal judge who presided over the seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members says it would be “frightening” if the anti-government group’s founder, Stewart Rhodes, is pardoned for orchestrating a violent plot to keep Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 presidential election.
New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
Read full article: New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoonA grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration.
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
Read full article: House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source saysThe House Ethics Committee has voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold
Read full article: Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not soldThe Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it.
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power
Read full article: Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's powerThe Senate has passed a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion.
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
Read full article: EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by TrumpThe Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says
Read full article: China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon saysA Pentagon report says China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.