Congress Gives Itself a Raise with Last-Minute, 1,547-Page Spending Deal
The 1,547-page spending deal released Tuesday night provides raises for members of Congress. The lame-duck Continuing Resolution (CR), announced just three days before a potential government shutdown, removes a provision that has been in spending bills since 2009 that blocks Congress from giving automatic raises, effectively This allows for salary increases. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), […]
Government funding deal opens door to move Washington Commanders stadium to DC
Washington's leaders could soon see the kickoff take place in the heart of the nation's capital. A federal funding deal unveiled by congressional negotiators on Tuesday clears the way for Commanders Stadium to be moved from Maryland to Washington, D.C., and local officials are touting it as a big win for the city. The bill, […]
Here's what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal
Congress announced the last major funding deal of the year on Tuesday, but it is expected to move quickly for passage ahead of Friday's government shutdown deadline. invoiceThe more than 1,500-page bill would keep government funding at current levels through March 14, buying time for the next Congress to finish funding work for fiscal year […]
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan agreement to continue funding the government past the looming Dec. 20 government shutdown deadline. Laws enacted by leadership On Tuesday, it extended Friday's funding deadline until March 14, giving the incoming Congress and the next president (the first Republican trifecta since 2017) a chance to decide how to fund […]
Hostage Families Demand Deal in Which All 100 Are Releasaed
A group of families of Israeli hostages said at a news conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday that the government should try to reach an agreement to release all 100 prisoners remaining in Gaza, rather than just a few. The press conference was held amid mounting speculation about an impending hostage and ceasefire agreement. […]
Bipartisan energy deal push flops
{beacon} energy and environment energy and environment Full text Biden establishes Francis Perkins National Monument in Maine The White House announced Monday that President Biden will designate a national monument in Maine in honor of pioneering former Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, who served as the nation's first female Cabinet secretary under former President Franklin […]
Lawmakers signal movement toward government funding deal
Republican leaders are hinting at progress in government funding negotiations as leaders try to finalize a deal ahead of Friday's looming deadline. House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., told reporters Monday that “the gap is narrowing” between the sides as they try to rush through the last major funding deal in a divided Congress. said. […]
Live updates: Congress seeks drone answers, funding deal; Trump set to speak at Mar-a-Lago
Congress faces a Friday deadline to avert a government shutdown, and lawmakers are racing to reach a deal to keep the government funded. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was expected to release a stopgap document on Sunday, but negotiations continue. Financing for farmers appears to be a key issue. Meanwhile, calls for information on drone […]
Netanyahu Testimony Postponed; Hostage Deal, or Iran Strike, Imminent
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was granted special leave on Monday to delay his testimony at Tuesday's trial, citing special circumstances that have led to speculation about an attack on Iran and a hostage deal with Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu testified in his own defense at the trial, mainly calling for better media coverage against […]
Jake Sullivan says Netanyahu ‘ready to do a deal’ as Hamas said to concede to Israel cease-fire demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “ready to make a deal” to secure the release of hostages still being held in Gaza, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Thursday. . “I felt like the prime minister was ready to make an agreement,” Sullivan said at a Tel Aviv news conference, according to multiple […]