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The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Schumer

Republicans' border policy push is getting support from an unexpected corner

Here's why this unusual bloc is supporting GOP-driven changes to migration-control policy.

Politico

Schumer warns of ‘five-alarm fire’ from rising anti-semitism as he condemns ‘double standards’

The New York Democrat is the highest-ranking Jewish-American elected official in US history

The Independent UK

Why Senate Dems are prepared to swallow a border policy compromise

In addition to helping embattled US allies, Senate Dems believe changes could help cool border politics in battleground states ahead of 2024.

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GOP Senators Push for Tighter Asylum Curbs in Exchange for Ukraine Aid

The urgency to reach a deal before year-end adds pressure to the talks as Republicans seek more concessions

Latin Times

Schumer to bring spending package on Israel and Ukraine to Senate floor

Senate leader says ‘biggest holdup to the national security assistance package right now is the insistence by our Republican colleagues on partisan border policy as a condition for vital Ukraine aid’

The Independent UK

Congress got its Christmas break — and will suffer for it in January

For the first time in ages, Congress isn't facing a Christmastime shutdown threat. But the 2024 fight is going to be even worse than usual.

Politico

Senate nears vote on Biden's Ukraine request

The announcement of a vote the first week of December puts pressure on lawmakers to come up with a border security deal that can pair with assistance for U.S. allies.

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With Altman back at OpenAI, chaos leaves D.C. asking: Now what?

As drama roils Capitol Hill’s favorite AI company, policymakers are poised to weigh the emerging antitrust risks — and scrutinize the ideological brawl over AI safety that’s splitting Silicon Valley.

Politico

World reactions to Israel-Hamas truce

Agreement will see some captives released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Al Jazeera

Trump unleashes outrage at court clerk online barely an hour after gag order paused

New York judge temporarily lifted gag order, opening window through which Trump could vent his unrestrained feelings

The Guardian - US

Tough border negotiations endanger Ukraine aid

Republicans won't let Ukraine aid pass without a deal on the border. And those negotiations are stuck over a dispute on asylum claims.

Politico

The US just avoided a government shutdown. What happens now?

Democratic senator says there’s an ‘overwhelming bipartisan majority in favour of aid to Ukraine, aid to Israel, aid to Taiwan’

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping's in the House

Plus: AKs in the MRI room, protesters at Chuck Schumer's house, Sonic Youth takes on Javier Milei, and more...

Reason

Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe

Republican House speaker needed Democratic support to avoid shutdown, just as Kevin McCarthy did before being ejected by his party

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‘No ceasefire!’: tens of thousands march for Israel in Washington DC

Speakers from Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer to Republican House speaker Mike Johnson greeted crowds

Politico

How the White House got to yes on an ‘unserious’ government funding proposal

The president got some stuff he wanted. But the measure also leaves Ukraine aid in an even more uncertain place.

Politico

Supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’

Leaders of the Senate and House took part.

The Independent UK

More House Democrats than Republicans vote to keep the government open

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the ‘laddered’ approach is ‘goofy’ but expects it to pass the upper chamber

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The Independent UK

Biden and US officials face growing calls for Gaza ceasefire from administration staff

Workers across federal agencies, in the White House and in Congress call on the president to act

Politico

GOP frets as Senate Dems move to break Tuberville's military holds

He's put them in a tough spot between anti-abortion activists and the military community. But they're not ready to bench the friendly, back-slapping "Coach."

The Guardian - US

US House passes bill to avert government shutdown

Democrats and mainstream Republicans join forces with vote of 336 to 95 to advance stopgap spending package

The Independent UK

Logan Paul reacts to backlash over his Prime energy drinks: ‘Heavy’

Influencer Logan Paul speaks out on accusations that Prime is marketed towards children

Reason

Did Chuck Schumer Just Come Out Against Top-Down AI Licensing?

"Duty of care has worked in other areas," the senator said, "and it seems to fit decently well here in the AI model."

WEKU

Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan

Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.

Kiplinger

Government Shutdown Deadline Redux: How Could You Be Affected?

A new government shutdown is looming, which would impact many different government services.

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