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McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown appeared all but inevitable as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dug in Thursday, vowing he will not take up Senate legislation designed to keep the federal government fully running despite House Republicans' struggle to unite around an alternative. ...
Eagles hope to get receivers going, remain unbeaten when they host division rival Commanders
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Brown laughed off his sideline beef with Jalen Hurts. Just two friends, close as brothers, airing out grievances — well, it was Brown who was aggrieved — over how much the wideout should get the ball. Winning can often soothe...
Shutdown's shadow, Biden's speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday are holding the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and their effort to tie the him to the business dealings to his son Hunter. It’s a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process...
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
NEW YORK (AP) — With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely ahead of Saturday night's deadline. As the Senate marches ahead with a bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, spending measures are still struggling to...
No. 7 Washington faces Arizona in the Huskies' first Pac-12 road game of the season
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Washington has dominated to start the 2023 season, putting up massive offensive numbers while already being touted as a potential College Football Playoff team. No chance the seventh-ranked Huskies will start looking ahead. Not with the improvement its next...
No. 7 Washington and red-hot QB Penix hoping to avoid letdown on the road against Arizona
No. 7 Washington (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) at Arizona (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, 10 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Michigan by 14 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Washington leads 25-11-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Washington looks to...
Traffic deaths declined 3.3% in the first half of the year, but Fed officials see more work ahead
Traffic fatalities dropped 3.3% in the first half of the year compared with the prior-year period, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency said Thursday that an estimated 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first half of...
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is just days away from a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands, force a confrontation over federal spending. While some government entities will...
The Biden administration is expected to keep cap on refugees admitted to the US at 125,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to keep the cap on refugees admitted to the country at 125,000 for the next fiscal year, which begins Sunday. Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Jerrold Nadler, both Democrats, said in a statement Wednesday the administration was...
Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Wednesday she won’t recuse herself from Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington, rejecting the former president’s claims that her past comments raise doubts about whether she can be fair. Chutkan,...
