Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

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Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with… The Associated Press

The Melania movie looks like a box-office flop. What it means for Amazon. The documentary is expected to bring in $2 million to $5 million domestically this weekend. Barron's

Experts say collectors will all be looking for these specific antiques in 2026 From furniture pieces to materials, these elements will be trending in a big way. House Beautiful

The video that got Don Lemon arrested "We're here just reporting". Watch Don Lemon's video report on an anti-ICE protest inside a Minneapolis church that led to arrest. HuffPost

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? See his prediction history. Groundhog Day 2026 is almost here! How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? Among other animal forecasters, Phil doesn't even rank… USA TODAY

Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eighty years ago, the first Las Vegas buffet opened with the $1 western-themed Buckaroo Buffet that offered cold… The Associated Press

Map shows best states to retire in 2026 Wyoming, Florida and South Dakota ranked among the top states for retirement in a new study by WalletHub. Newsweek

Backlash growing over Bill Belichick snub from Pro Football Hall of Fame Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. ABC News

Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion for tax-return leak President Donald Trump sued the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service for at least $10 billion over an unauthorized disclosure… Bloomberg

What is Iran's Revolutionary Guard? AP explains Iran's Revolutionary Guard has become a powerful force within the country's theocracy, answering only to the supreme leader. It… The Associated Press

What South Carolina's soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the US More than 840 measles infections have been reported in South Carolina, surpassing the tally in Texas last year. Public health… The Washington Post

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