Sep 30 Biden signs continuing budget resolution to fund government through Dec. 3rd By Kevin Freking, Associated Press With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. Congress had passed the bill earlier Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 30 U.S. stem cell clinics boomed while FDA paused crackdown By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration gave clinics three years to show that their questionable treatments were safe and worked. But today none of the clinics have won FDA approval and there are more businesses than before selling the treatments for… Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi signs continuing budget resolution to fund government through December 3rd By Associated Press The House approved the short-term funding measure by a 254-175 vote not long after Senate passage in a 65-35 vote. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby holds a briefing with Gen. VanHerck, U.S. Northern Command By News Desk Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby held a briefing with Gen. VanHerck, U.S. Northern Command. Watch the briefing in the video player above. This is a developing story and will be updated. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Continue reading
Sep 30 Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school at 9 By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press Estefan spoke about the pain she experienced and how after telling her mother about it, they were discouraged by police from pursuing a case. Continue reading
Sep 30 Biden plan at stake, Pelosi pushes ahead for $3.5T deal By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Thursday's promised vote on the first piece, a slimmer $1 trillion public works bill, is faltering amid stalled talks on his more ambitious package. Continue reading
Sep 30 The U.S. ranks 48th in per capita vaccination. Political polarization is one reason why By Laura Santhanam Unease amid the nation's pandemic response and protracted budget wrangling in Congress may be costing President Joe Biden political capital he needs to advance his ambitious agenda, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Psaki speaks on infrastructure bill, reconciliation package By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki is expected to hold a news briefing on Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Senate passes temporary funding bill to avoid shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House is expected to approve the measure following the Senate vote Thursday, preventing a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Friday. Continue reading