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Biden signs temporary spending bill that heads off a government shutdown
President Biden signed a short-term government funding bill on Thursday, avoiding a potential government shutdown and pushing into next year debates about wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel.
House Ethics Committee releases scathing report on Rep. George Santos
A House Ethics Committee report comes as some House Republicans want the scandal-plagued congressman booted. Two people who worked for Santos's campaign have pleaded guilty to federal crimes.
Senate Foreign Relations Chair says funding for Israel, Ukraine is 'critical'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with democratic Senator Ben Cardin, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, about the absence of military aid to Ukraine in Congress's bill averting a government shutdown.
Pilot Mountain police chief resigns and 3 officers placed on leave amid financial corruption investigation
Town officials say officers repeatedly charged a nonprofit to provide security at events, and then pocketed the money.
This school board made news for banning books. Voters flipped it to majority Democrat
The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board from majority Republican to majority Democrat.
Florida drag shows win temporary victory in Supreme Court
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law to ban "children" from "adult live performances" that feature sexual conduct. While the law doesn't refer to drag shows, it is widely seen as aimed at them.
Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora
The ethics report released Thursday blasted George Santos, a Republican from New York, for committing widespread fraud and theft. He says he won't seek a second term.
In new poll, Jewish voters express strong support for Biden on Israel
Nearly three-quarters of Jewish voters surveyed say they support President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, even as a majority express disapproval of Israel's prime minister.
Congress avoids shutdown, setting up spending pileup for early next year
Infighting among Republicans threatens to derail plans to pass long-term spending bills next year.