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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of …
5 days ago · Social Security benefits could increase for millions of Americans after key Senate vote 02:55. Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the ...
CBS News poll: Who's behind the drones? Most Americans think …
4 days ago · There's plenty of public uncertainty about who's controlling drones spotted over the East Coast. One idea does dominate, though: the public suspects the U.S. government is keeping information from ...
Biden signs stopgap bipartisan measure to fund government, avert ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Bipartisan support for stopgap funding bill prevents government shutdown 02:03. Washington — President Biden signed a funding bill to avert a prolonged government shutdown into law on Saturday ...
Trump shakes up spending talks with call on Congress to eliminate …
6 days ago · How Trump is influencing decision-making on Capitol Hill 01:13. In a move that has stunned Washington, President-elect Donald Trump is now urging Congress to eliminate the debt ceiling ...
Government shutdown looms after House conservatives revolt …
Dec 18, 2024 · The fight could prompt a challenge to Johnson's speakership when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, said Wednesday that he won't support Johnson in the ...
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdles with passage ...
Dec 18, 2024 · Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans 02:37. Legislation to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared two procedural hurdles in ...
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security …
5 days ago · Mayorkas warns of serious consequences if government shutdown happens 03:42. Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned Friday that his agency could suffer "serious ...
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in ...
Nov 7, 2024 · The two rate cuts so far this year, which have reduced the federal funds rate by a combined 0.75 percentage points, but the larger impact will be felt if the Fed continues to cut rates at its ...
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