Dec 12 Negotiators announce deal on government-wide spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The nearly $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill would stave off a federal shutdown next weekend. Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump says he'll expand child care, paid leave for workers By Darlene Superville, Associated Press One in four women go back to work within two weeks of giving birth because they can't afford to lose the pay or the job, according to the White House. Continue reading
Dec 12 Study shows hostility toward journalists by Trump fans By David Bauder, Associated Press It’s been true for some time that Republicans are generally more hostile to the news media than Democrats , but a study released Thursday found that’s much more the case for supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 12 S&P 500, Nasdaq at records as hopes build for a trade deal By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Stocks are closing at more record highs as traders hope that the U.S. and China can make enough progress on trade to avoid new tariffs kicking in over the weekend. Continue reading
Dec 12 New Jersey attackers linked to anti-Semitic fringe movement By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Investigators believe that the man and woman who killed three people at the Jersey City grocery Tuesday in addition to gunning down a police officer at a cemetery hated Jews and law enforcement and had expressed interest in the Black… Continue reading
Dec 12 Pentagon watchdog investigating $400 million border wall contract By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Trump campaigned on a promise to build a “big beautiful wall” between the U.S. and Mexico," said Mexico would pay for it. Continue reading
Dec 12 Authorities investigate New Jersey kosher market shooting as domestic terrorism By Michael Sisak, David Porter, Associated Press While there have been fears since the shooting Tuesday that a hatred of Jews was behind the attack, officials had been cautious in describing the motive, noting it was still under investigation. Continue reading
Dec 12 FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911 By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services. Continue reading
Dec 12 10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding health care program By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan, which was established as part of a collective bargaining agreement in 2006. Continue reading
Dec 12 New Jersey authorities seek motive for attack on Jewish market By David Porter, Jim Mustian, Associated Press New York's mayor and governor have called the bloodshed a hate crime against Jews, but others have urged caution, saying much remains unknown about the attack. Continue reading