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Government shutdown live updates: Third new spending bill finally passes as White House approves

Vote passes 366 - 34 House members voted 366-34, with one member voting present. Those 34 votes were all Republicans. A bill to fund the government through mid-March marked a third attempt within two days to avert a shutdown, after Donald Trump and Elon …

Kangaroo on the loose in Texas after escaping enclosure

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Women’s 2024 In Politics, Business And Sports: Progress And Setbacks

In 2024, Lisa Blunt Rochester became the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in ... [+] the Senate. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP Despite several milestones for women, 2024 highlighted how …

Senate confirms Biden's 235th judge, beating Trump's record

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden, marking a milestone for the outgoing occupant of the White House by giving him one more than former President Donald Trump secured. The latest …

Texas man learns of brother's death through NBC News report exposing unclaimed body list

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Texas man learns of brother's death through NBC News report exposing unclaimed body list 06:19 UP NEXT New Florida law requires state approval of sex-ed …

As Congress works to avoid a shutdown, here's what's next for a bill to increase Social Security benefits for public ...

Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images As Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown, the Senate is also poised to consider another bill that would increase Social Security benefits for some public workers. But the bill, the Social Security …

US finalizes up to $6.75 billion in chips awards for Samsung, Texas Instruments, Amkor

WASHINGTON :The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it was finalizing an award of up to $4.745 billion to South Korea's Samsung Electronics and up to $1.61 billion for Texas Instruments to expand chips production. The department also finalized an …

Trump blames 'whoever is President' on looming shutdown crisis as White House sees action

Donald Trump says Biden is still the president and he has to lead the country out of the possibility of a shutdown. As Plan B went down the drain with Congress rejecting the spending bill championed by President-elect Donald Trump, it is not yet known …

As landowners resist, Texas' border wall is fragmented and built in remote areas

State border wall under construction at the bank of the Rio Grande in Zapata County. The Texas border wall is made up of more than two dozen noncontiguous sections scattered across six counties. Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune …

US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown

The United States is bracing for a government shutdown, as members of Congress race to negotiate a last-minute budget deal that would keep federal services funded through the new year. Early on Friday, US media reported that the Office of Management and …

House passes funding bill hours before government shutdown, sending to Senate

Congress appeared on the verge of narrowly preventing a government shutdown Friday night as the House easily approved legislation to extend federal funding, sending the measure to the Senate while lawmakers raced to beat the midnight deadline. The bill, …

Texas Rep. Chip Roy among 38 Republicans who voted against Trump's plan

Congress has the end of the day Friday to keep the U.S. government open and prevent a partial closure of federal services just days before Christmas. Republicans are near their takeover of the White House and both chambers of Congress for 2025. However, …

Texas Agriculture Commissioner not on board with proposed THC ban

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As state lawmakers consider a total ban on THC, one Texas leader has signaled he’s not entirely on board. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Proposed Senate Bill 3 would ban all consumable THC products “There are some products out there that are …

Governor Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign To Dissuade Migrants From Making Dangerous Journey To Texas

TEXAS, December 19 - December 19, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the state's new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to dissuade migrants from making the dangerous journey to illegally cross the …

Rep. Cody Harris on Texas House Speaker race, Robert Roberson

Operation Lone Star: Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys

Yesterday, Governor Abbott unveiled the state’s new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to dissuade migrants from making the dangerous journey to illegally cross the border into the United States during a press conference next to a burned down …

Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys

TEXAS, December 20 - December 20, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and …

Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Incentives Award with Texas Instruments to Expand U.S. Capacity of Current-...

Media Contact: Hannah Robinson, hannah.robinson [at] chips.gov Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Texas Instruments (TI) up to $1.61 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s …

University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technology

University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technology by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has announced the launch of the Center for Space Technology and …

Early Reporting of 2025 Prescription Drug Price Changes

Prescription Drug Price Increases Range from 1.89% to 10.17% FAYETTEVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The beginning of the year is typically the busiest time for price increases in prescription drug products, and …

GraceFull Home™ Joins Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to Enhance Support for the Unhoused

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GraceFull Home™, a trusted nonprofit furniture bank providing high-quality furnishings to Denver-area social service providers and individuals exiting unhousedness, is proud to …

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Amendment to End Qualified Immunity

Group can now move on to collecting the 413,488 signatures necessary to get their amendment on the ballot COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Coalition To End Qualified Immunity (The OCEQI) is proud to …

Frances Haugen, Jonathan Haidt Join Sustainable Media Center Board of Advisors

Frances Haugen and Jonathan Haidt join the Sustainable Media Center to combat social media harms, driving accountability and promoting healthier digital spaces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable …

Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer Ensures Man Charged with Second-Degree DUI Murder of Officer is Released on Bail

Attorney Allen Sawyer announces that his second-degree murder-charged client for the DUI death of a San Jose officer has been allowed to post bail and released. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Guardian Case Management Reflects on Another Year of Growth and Innovation in K-12 Support

SCRANTON, PA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the year draws to a close, Guardian Case Management, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 case management software, reflects on another year of progress, innovation, and …

DC Gears Up for Anti-Inauguration Ball Celebrating Artivism and Community Empowerment

A Night of Music, Activism, and Community Solidarity at the Historic Black Cat on MLK Day WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser preparing to fight for autonomy. …

Preserving evidence and securing justice for Assad’s crimes

Under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Syrian security sector kept meticulous records of its crimes. However, in the wake of the regime’s rapid fall, many files and server rooms at Syria’s security branches, prisons, and hospitals were burned …

Saudi Arabia’s diversified support for a two-state solution

More than a year has passed since the horrific attacks that took the lives of 1,200 innocent Israeli citizens on Oct. 7, 2023, a devastating day that led to many more devastating days in Gaza, where tens of thousands of innocent people have died and …

Following Georgia’s elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions ...

WARSAW, 20 December 2024 – In its final report on the observation of the 26 October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) reiterates its earlier findings and conclusions. The elections took …

Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer Inspire Call to Action at International Forum on Education and Climate in Austria

The International Forum on Education and Climate brought together over 120 thought leaders, policymakers, experts, and students worldwide in Salzburg, Austria. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing together …

Iran's Regime Ramps Up Efforts on Nuclear Detonators, Says NCRI’s Washington Office

Stark warning about Tehran’s escalated activities aimed at developing nuclear weapons, according to recent intelligence gathered by the Iranian Resistance. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a press …

Over Fifty Industry Leaders to Gather in Dallas in April to Support Child Nutrition

2025 NCNC connects over 2,000 attendees with exhibitors and sponsors ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In April, over 50 Industry and nonprofit organizations will feature their resources at the 2025 National …

OSCE holds tenth annual general meeting of the permanent conference of organized crime prosecutors in Vienna

On 17 and18 December, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities hosted the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Permanent Conference of Organized Crime Prosecutors (PCOCP) at …

Norman T. Roule | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 6

Middle East Focus Presents: ‘Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ with Brian Katulis. A series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most important happenings in the Middle East today - hosted by MEI’s Senior Fellow for US …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Face Unpaid Work as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON , IL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 350 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison are bracing for potential missed paychecks as Congress approaches a critical funding deadline, threatening to …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Issues Statement on Kidney PATIENT Act Amid Government Spending Debate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States Congress continues to negotiate a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) calls on …

'Inheritance of Crises and Dysfuntion' by James Maiwurm Tackles Global Challenges and Personal Struggles

TOMAH, WI, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction” offers a captivating blend of political drama and personal reflection, centered around the complex challenges awaiting the next U.S. …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Raises Concerns Over Teamsters Protests

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, the Teamsters Union has organized protests at multiple Amazon locations. However, they do not officially represent Amazon employees. These protests are composed of …

Rolli Partners with OpenSecrets to Illuminate the Role of Money in American Politics

SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli proudly announces its partnership with OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit recognized as the leading authority on the influence of money in American …