House passes $1.2 trillion spending package hours before shutdown deadline, sending it to Senate

Washington — The House passed a massive spending package on Friday to fully fund the government through September, sending it to the Senate ahead of a midnight deadline to avert a partial shutdown. The House approved the $1.2 trillion package, which was unveiled early Thursday, in a vote of 286 to 134. The package wraps six … Read more

When would a TikTok ban go into effect?

Washington — Americans could lose access to TikTok within months if a bill that seeks to force its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake is signed into law. But the popular video-sharing app’s potentially swift demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles.  Lawmakers have long tried to regulate … Read more

Bipartisan House bill could ban TikTok in the U.S.

Bipartisan House bill could ban TikTok in the U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. over its ties to China has support from both parties. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane takes a closer look at what lawmakers are trying to do. Be the first to … Read more

Super Tuesday exit polls and analysis for the 2024 California Senate primary

CBS News Live Live California voters who chose Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey in the 2024 Senate primary on Super Tuesday said the most pressing issue for them is the cost of living, according to CBS News exit polls.  Schiff was viewed as the front-runner in the primary, defeating several Democrats, among them, Reps. … Read more

Senate approves Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package

Washington — The Senate approved a major foreign aid package Tuesday, as a bipartisan group of senators propelled the long-delayed legislation over the finish line after an overnight session. But new, steep opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson has thrown the bill’s prospects in the lower chamber into question. The vote on final passage early … Read more

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2/5: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News What we know about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis; Las Vegas gearing up to host Super Bowl Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more

Senators release border-Ukraine deal that would allow the president to pause U.S. asylum law and quickly deport migrants

Washington — A trio of senators on Sunday released a bipartisan immigration agreement with the White House that would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings, including the authority to turn away migrants without allowing them to request asylum. The deal, which has been months in the making, would overhaul … Read more

Senate Democrats face steep odds in trying to hold majority in November

The odds are stacked against Senate Democrats this fall, as they try to hang onto their razor-thin majority in November. Not only will they have to defend 22 incumbent seats, many in Republican-leaning states, but they will also have to offset the loss of West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who announced his retirement from the … Read more