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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

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McCarthy's last-ditched effort to avoid government shutdown collapses as Republicans defect

The bill’s complete failure a day before Saturday’s deadline to fund the government leaves few options to prevent a shutdown.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Feinstein was one of the chamber's few remaining veterans of the so-called Year of the Woman, and was the longest-serving woman in Senate history.
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Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate?

Feinstein's death has put new pressure on California's governor to replace her quickly, and is shining a spotlight on the 2024 campaign for her seat.
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Trump won't try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

If Trump had gotten his case moved to federal court, he could have tried to get the charges dismissed altogether because of federal exemptions for officials.
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Biden offers dire warnings about Trump, accuses mainstream GOP of 'deafening' silence

As Biden has tried in the past, Thursday's speech is designed to avoid alienating moderate Republicans while confronting the spread of anti-democratic rhetoric.
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House begins impeachment inquiry against Biden as government shutdown looms

Rep. James Comer, the Oversight chairman, said the lawmakers have “a mountain of evidence” that will show that the elder Biden “abused his public office.
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Tennessee lawmakers considering rejecting billions of federal education dollars

The state received around $1.8 billion in federal funds for education, which Rep. Cameron Sexton (R - Crossville) is considering rejecting.
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How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
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Senate enforcing dress code again after short-lived casual clothing guidance

The guidance came as Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has been unapologetically wearing shorts and sweatshirts around the Senate.
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Republican candidates attack each other and go after Trump in second presidential debate

The debate comes at a critical moment in the GOP campaign, with less than four months before the Iowa caucuses formally launch the presidential nomination process.
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Soldier who ran across border to North Korea back in US custody

Pvt. Travis King, who had served in South Korea, sprinted into North Korea while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18.

Not just half of her hometown | Kelsea Ballerini's Knoxville homecoming show sold out

Knoxville man says he just wanted to entertain poll workers. Election Commission accused him of voter fraud

Another day with highs well above average!

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

McCarthy's last-ditched effort to avoid government shutdown collapses as Republicans defect

Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate?

Trump won't try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

Biden offers dire warnings about Trump, accuses mainstream GOP of 'deafening' silence

House begins impeachment inquiry against Biden as government shutdown looms

Tennessee lawmakers considering rejecting billions of federal education dollars

How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown

Senate enforcing dress code again after short-lived casual clothing guidance

Republican candidates attack each other and go after Trump in second presidential debate

Soldier who ran across border to North Korea back in US custody

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