Breaking down the new U.S. sanctions on Russia – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. on Friday issued its largest sanctions package against Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine two years ago. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
Washington — The Senate crossed its first hurdle Tuesday night as it seeks to pass a stopgap spending measure to stave off another government shutdown ahead of a fast-approaching deadline at the end of the week. In a 68-13 vote, the upper chamber advanced a bill that will serve as the vehicle for the stopgap … Read more
More than a year after President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, the Commerce Department is pushing to get billions of dollars in semiconductor manufacturing and research incentives out the door. But the government is set to run out of money Nov. 17, and a potential shutdown — which could slow down … Read more
President Xi Jinping’s first meeting with US congressional leaders in eight years was colored with tension Monday, as the Chinese leader was confronted over his nation’s failure to condemn Hamas’ incursion into Israel. “I urge you and the Chinese people to stand with the Israeli people and condemn the cowardly and vicious attacks upon them,” … Read more
Washington — House Republicans will try to advance four party-line funding bills this week, though they would not avert a looming government shutdown. On Tuesday, the House will vote on whether to bring four funding bills — for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State and Agriculture — up for a debate and eventually a … Read more