House GOP’s new funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in fast-track vote

House GOP’s new funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in fast-track vote

House Republicans tried and failed Thursday evening to fast-track a measure to keep the government funded through a maneuver that required a two-thirds majority, pushing the government closer to a shutdown.  House GOP leaders can still bring it up through regular channels by sending it through committee, and this would enable them to try again … Read more

Weekend News Roundup September 28, 2024

Weekend News Roundup September 28, 2024

Image: Irvine Police Department Police departments across the country have been scrambling to be the first to purchase one of Tesla’s Cybertrucks. For whatever reason, the low-res truck appeals to law enforcement. Irvine, California looks to be the first police department in the country to have purchased the electric truck, and after it was been … Read more

House Republicans move to avoid government shutdown amid intraparty opposition

House Republicans move to avoid government shutdown amid intraparty opposition

Washington — House Republicans will fast-track a short-term spending bill after sidestepping the lower chamber’s Rules Committee as the bipartisan measure to keep the government open faced opposition from the panel’s conservative members.  House Republicans are expected to bring up the three-month funding bill for a floor vote under a procedure known as suspension of … Read more

House task force briefing on Donald Trump Secret Service protection

House task force briefing on Donald Trump Secret Service protection

House task force briefing on Donald Trump Secret Service protection – CBS News Watch CBS News The House of Representatives task force investigating the assassination attempts against Former President Donald Trump is being briefed on the Florida golf course incident. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more

In new memo, Democratic Congressional campaigns urge emphasis on message of “freedom”

In new memo, Democratic Congressional campaigns urge emphasis on message of “freedom”

In a campaign memo reviewed by CBS News, Democratic Congressional campaign operatives are encouraging their candidates to focus on a messaging around the concepts of “freedom” to win a series of competitive U.S. House races throughout the nation.   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as … Read more