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House Republicans are planning to vote on a new short-term funding measure after a previous plan collapsed Wednesday night due to pushback from President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Robert Costa report on the deal. Source
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Analyzing whether the new spending bill will pass
Congress could be heading toward a government shutdown, but Republicans have reached a new deal that would keep the government funded. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Republican National Committee spokesperson Kevin Sheridan analyze the likelihood of its passage, and Elon Musk’s influence on Capitol Hill. Source
Rich McCormick says he is a “hard no” on the new spending bill
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia joins “America Decides” to discuss if he will support the Republican’s new spending deal. Source
Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020. Source
Year-end holiday travel rush kicks off
The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
Martin O’Malley, candidate for DNC chair, says Democrats need to restore their credibility
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, now a candidate for chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with CBS News about the 2024 election results, saying his party needs to learn from a “very bad loss.” CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more. Source
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here’s why. Source
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new border security strategy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new border security strategy Thursday that’s aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross into his state. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Source
Republicans reach agreement to fund government, but support from Democrats still needed
Republican lawmakers say they’ve reached a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, but they’ll still need to get support from their Democratic colleagues across the aisle. A bipartisan agreement had been found earlier in the week, but it fell apart after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk spoke out against it. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
What the Fed’s new rate cut means for gold investing
The Federal Reserve rolled out its third rate cut of the year this week, a move that could impact the gold market. Source
