94 minutes ago U.S. Senate shockingly passes RFK bill, making D.C. an option for Commanders’ next stadium

U.S. Senate shockingly passes RFK bill, making D.C. an option for Commanders’ next stadium - The Athletic  The Athletic

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97 minutes ago Illustrator talks about making "Shortest Day" poem into a children's book

For NPR's series "Picture This," illustrator Carson Ellis talks about working with author Susan Cooper to make Cooper's poem "Shortest Day" into a children's book. (This story first aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on December 16, 2023.)

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2 hours ago Meet the 38 Republicans Who Defied Trump on the Spending and Debt Deal

The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.

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2 hours ago Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say

The revelation was included in a report by Democratic staff members on the Senate Judiciary Committee who had conducted a 20-month investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court.

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3 hours ago Government shutdown live updates: Biden to sign funding bill Saturday: White House

The federal government was set to run out of money Friday night.

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3 hours ago Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site

Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site  The Washington Post

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6 hours ago Alaska senators react to government spending bill passing, avoiding shutdown

Alaska senators react to government spending bill passing, avoiding shutdown  Alaska's News Source

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7 hours ago Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees

The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.

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8 hours ago Senate passes spending bill to avert government shutdown, sending to Biden

Senate passes spending bill to avert government shutdown, sending to Biden  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago Senate passes bill to stop shutdown, sending it to President Biden's desk

Congress managed to pass a short-term spending bill through both chambers after going through three different versions of it.

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