On Tuesday night, Congressional leadership released the text of the continuing resolution that will fund the government until March 14, 2025. With funding set to expire on Dec. 20, Congress needs to act in order to avert a government shutdown on the eve of a new Congress and the presidential transition of power.
Winter Storm Fern pummeled 34 states in snow and ice on Sunday, cancelling more than 11,000 flights and leaving more than a million without power — with winter warnings still on for Monday....