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Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
1+ week, 4+ day ago (182+ words) Congress has eliminated the threat of a politically perilous government shutdown this fall. The House voted Tuesday to extend federal spending at current levels, with a few exceptions, through Dec. 11, punting the funding fight until after the midterm elections. Federal…...
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (359+ words) A Utah judge is slated to hear arguments Tuesday to decide whether there is probable cause to justify a murder trial for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last fall. The hearing comes after months…...
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1141+ words) By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Americans than ever had health insurance, owing partly to his work over the years to pass, defend, and expand the Affordable Care Act. It's an achievement the former congressman and U.S. secretary…...
The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
3+ week, 3+ day ago (441+ words) The federal debt topped $40 trillion Wednesday, a new high-water mark for red ink that shows no sign of receding. The news, reported by the Treasury Department in its daily financial update, comes just five months after the debt surpassed $39 trillion....