Government funding bill clears Congress to narrowly avert shutdown
Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid,...
House speaker spoke with man in charge—and Trump—ahead of spending bill vote
After Republicans tried to blame everyone else for the crisis they created, it looks like House Speaker Mike Johnson was finally able to pass...
The Recap: Land of free insurrectionists, and home of billionaires looting the government
A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.
The worst person you...
Trump cashes in on Christmas with gaudy new Bible ad
A new Christmas-themed ad for a Donald-Trump-branded Bible is the newest way he’s using his political stature to make money. The ad, which aired...
Have you read any of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2024?
President Barack Obama released his “Favorite Books of 2024” list Friday.
“I always look forward to sharing my annual list of favorite books, movies, and...
Biden cuts billions in student loan debt after years of setbacks
With the holidays just around the corner, some borrowers will be getting an early gift of student loan forgiveness.
President Joe Biden’s administration announced on...
