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Republicans must shame Dems into slashing bloated government spending — before it’s too late

The latest short-term government funding bill ensures that taxpayers will continue to pay for a bloated government until January — but Republicans have a...

How Many Turkeys Are Needed for Thanksgiving?

Nobody knows, but nobody has to know, because of markets.

A key U.S. spy tool will lapse at year’s end unless Congress and the White House can cut a deal

With just six weeks until the end of the year, the Biden administration is running out of time to win the reauthorization of a spy program it says is vital to preventing terrorism, catching spies and disrupting cyberattacks.

Temporary Gaza cease-fire not expected before Friday after apparent last-minute snag

The implementation of an agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange between Israel and the militant group Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday after hitting a last-minute snag, Israeli officials said. The temporary pause in fighting will not take effect until Friday, one day later than originally planned, Israel’s national...

Republicans need a new abortion plan: Focus on unwanted abortions

Republicans need to identify a subset of abortions that everyone can agree should be prevented. And that’s easy to do.

Biden’s Black Friday in Ukraine

There are no bargains or discounts when it comes to U.S. national security.

Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead: FDA

More children were apparently sickened by apple puree pouches recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, the Food and Drug Administration said.

With dog mystery illness spreading, vets urge caution around Thanksgiving

Between dog boarding, play dates and trips to the dog park, Thanksgiving presents additional risk for pets this year as a mystery canine illness continues to spread in multiple states.

The Black Friday, Cyber Monday scams to avoid this year

It is time for the annual tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with shoppers frantically competing to snag the best deals ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. However, the major sales events also provide prime opportunities for cybercriminals, warned Michael Dinich, the founder of the personal finance site Wealth of Geeks. “Fraudsters...

Why the House GOP is having a hard time passing its remaining funding bills   

House conservatives are ramping up calls for the party to pass the remaining annual government funding bills as Republicans look to strengthen their hand ahead of spending talks with the Democratic-led Senate. The House has passed seven of the dozen full-year funding bills, clearing partisan fiscal 2024 spending plans for the Pentagon, departments of...

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