Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
President Biden signed short term funding to keep the federal government open through Dec 3, as Congress passed the measure 254 175 in the House and 65 35 in the Senate. The debt limit remains a looming fight with Republicans pressing for a separate action. The bill includes about 28.6 billion in disaster relief and aid for Afghanistan evacuees, while setting up a battle over raising the borrowing cap before Oct 18.
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Democrats Near Deal on Biden's $3.5 Trillion Plan Wanes
Democrats pushed for a scaled back government overhaul amid late night talks in Washington. House Speaker Pelosi, Senate Leader Schumer, and Sen. Manchin clashed over a possible agreement, with Manchin insisting on a much smaller package and signaling no deal that night.
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North Korea tests new anti aircraft missile system
North Korea said it conducted a fourth weapons test in recent weeks firing a newly developed anti aircraft missile. KCNA stated the test checked launcher radar and battle command vehicle operation and the missile’s combat performance as Seoul pursues limited talks and reconciliation.
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Ethiopia Expels Seven U.N. Officials Over Blockade Pressure
Ethiopia expelled seven United Nations officials accusing them of meddling as it tightens restrictions on aid to Tigray. The action comes amid escalating war crimes concerns and near halt of medical and food supplies, drawing condemnation from U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
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Britney Spears Wins Removal Of Conservator In Court
Britney Spears and her attorney Mathew Rosengart won removal of James Spears from Britney's conservatorship after a Los Angeles court suspended him. Rosengart vowed a thorough review of years of records and possible enforcement actions, while experts say the case highlights conservatorship system flaws and safeguards overreach.
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