Day: December 21, 2024

Congress passed a short-term plan to keep the government’s doors open until President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Notre Dame secured a decisive victory over Indiana, defeating the Hoosiers 27-17 in the opening game of the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in South Bend, Indiana.

Republicans, keen to dodge a shutdown, decided to only introduce a one-vote spending package.

The Senate passed funding to keep the US operating until mid-March just after a midnight deadline, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature.

The bill’s passage ends a chaotic week on Capitol Hill, which demonstrated President-elect Trump’s influence over lawmakers.

The legislation will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk and is expected to be signed into law.

The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.

The measure would expand Social Security benefits to public sector workers who also collect pensions.