Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators on Monday introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would guarantee children of military personnel the right to gender-affirming care. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led 20 other Democratic senators. Introduction of amendments This would go against language in the House-passed version of the NDAA that […]
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle to passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a final vote expected in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for the year. Senators voted 83-12 to move forward with the $895 billion annual defense package, setting a final vote for passage by […]
Senate Democrats introduce bill to end the Electoral College
A group of U.S. Democratic senators introduced a bill Monday aimed at abolishing the electoral college system. Democrats have criticized the electoral college for decades, as Republicans have repeatedly won the presidency through the electoral college without winning the popular vote. Some feared that President-elect Donald Trump would continue this trend, but he was also […]
Senate advances NDAA, teeing up final passage for annual defense policy bill
The Senate has voted to advance the $895 billion annual defense policy bill, putting it on track to pass despite Democratic complaints about transgender care provisions. It shows. The vote to pass a deal to trigger a shutdown or limit discussion of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the Senate 63-7 on Monday night. […]
‘Dark and under cover’: Congress fails to finalize funding bill just days from the deadline
With just days left to avoid a government shutdown, Congress has yet to finalize a funding bill, raising concerns among several House Republicans. Lawmakers are starting to feel the pressure ahead of Friday's looming funding deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) had planned to introduce a funding bill on Sunday, but was unable to do […]
Tom Brady still not over Bill Belichick’s stunning UNC move
Tom Brady still needs some time to process Bill Belichick's shocking move to join the college ranks as head coach of the North Carolina State football team last week. In calling Sunday's game between the Eagles and the Steelers in Pennsylvania, Brady, who won six Super Bowls with Belichick over 20 seasons in New England, […]
Tedy Bruschi dumbfounded by Bill Belichick’s North Carolina move
Teddy Bruschi doesn't seem too happy about Bill Belichick's move to North Carolina. On Sunday's “NFL Countdown,” the former Patriots linebacker and current ESPN analyst shared his thoughts on Belichick taking on college football. Belichick was announced this week as North Carolina's new head coach, less than a year after ending his longtime role as […]
Bill Belichick’s former players speak out after coach’s shocking decision to take North Carolina job
Bill Belichick's decision to take the North Carolina Tar Heels job shocked many in the pro and college football worlds. Belichick, 72, is one of the most respected former NFL head coaches but has never coached at the college level. He served as an assistant with the Baltimore Colts in 1975 and went on to […]
Lawmakers ‘may slip by a day’ in releasing text on emergency spending bill
Details on the emergency spending bill are expected to be delayed, and “could be delayed by a day” as a deadline approaches to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers were expected to release language on Sunday for an emergency spending bill to avert a government shutdown and address disaster relief, but Fox News reported that the […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau praises Bill Belichick’s UNC move
ORLANDO — Tom Thibodeau, a longtime fan and friend of Bill Belichick, praised his move to UNC, calling him the “greatest coach of all time” while naming the former ESPN official by name. I called. “I think (going to the NCAA) is more appealing now than it's probably ever been,” Thibodeau said. “Universities are hiring […]