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Shutdown risk seems to shrink, but tempers flare across Capitol: Live coverage

House Republicans on Tuesday are set to try to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government into the new year. In a surprise late-night announcement, GOP leaders said they would try to move the continuing resolution under a fast-track process that will require support from Democrats, an attempt to work around GOP opposition that...

Thousands gather on National Mall for March for Israel

Thousands of demonstrators descended onto the National Mall in the nation’s capital on Tuesday to express their support for Israel amid its war on Hamas, and to condemn antisemitism that has spiked amid the conflict. D.C. officials ramped up security ahead of the rally, with multiple reports saying that up to 100,000 people were expected to...

Google paid $8 billion to make its apps default on Samsung phones

Google agreed to pay $8 billion over four years to Samsung Electronics Co. to make its apps default on Samsung phones, according to information presented by Epic Games Inc. in court. James Kolotouros, vice president for partnerships at Google, testified Monday in a San Francisco trial, saying that the company and Samsung were to share...

There’s a new most popular baby name, 2023 report finds

There's a new most popular name for baby boys in 2023, according to a BabyCenter analysis of more than 300,000 babies born this year.

Alcohol and caffeine together have a surprising effect on sleep: study

A new study evaluating the combined effects of alcohol and caffeine found that both substances, when used together, have an "unexpected" effect on sleep.

Second former Santos aide pleads guilty

Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) former fundraiser pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud Tuesday, becoming the indicted congressman’s second former aide to plead guilty. Samuel Miele pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and stipulated to committing access device fraud, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District...

How China uses summits to advance its real agenda

The leaders of the Chinese Communist Party have long harbored a peculiar passion for summits. 

Senior GOP congressman felt ‘sick’ after viewing footage of Hamas attacks in closed-door briefing

California GOP Rep. Darrell Issa gave his thoughts after viewing the footage of Hamas' October 7 surprise terror attacks that killed 1,200 Israelis.

Senate Democrats block bipartisan House Israel aid bill

Senate Democrats blocked a a stand-alone Israel aid package to Israel on Tuesday after it passed the House with bipartisan support Nov. 2.

Rhode Island Democrat Gabe Amo is sworn into Congress

Gabe Amo, a Democrat from Rhode Island, was sworn into office Monday after winning a special election in November. He replaced Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned.

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