Congressional Republicans are sorting out what their plan to tackle expiring Obamacare subsidies will be, but they acknowledge that, ultimately, President Donald Trump will be the deciding factor.  Senate Democrats turned the latest record-breaking shutdown into a push to extend the subsidies, which were enhanced during the pandemic under former President Joe Biden and are set to sunset by the ...

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Thursday that hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the government shutdown will receive bonus checks. TheDepartment of Transportation (DOT) said in a statement that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will be awarded $10,000 for their ‘patriotic work to ensure the safety of the ...

Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season doesn’t project as the most appealing on this year’s schedule, but the biggest returns are often borne of the lowest expectations. Thursday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans was viewed as a matchup of perennial division winners when it was set. Now, it’s a pairing of two teams hoping to ...

The mystery behind the Dallas Cowboys’ benching of star receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens for the first series of Monday’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders is no more. Lamb on Thursday revealed the reason behind the move, telling reporters that he and Pickens had missed curfew while having dinner at Red Rock Casino the night before the game. ...

The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer joined another exclusive club Thursday night. During the Washington Capitals’ Nov. 20 game against the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin recorded the 33rd hat trick of his career. It’s his first since he turned 40 years old in September. He scored off the faceoff on a power play in the first period, extended the Capitals’ ...

AI-assisted summary Shilo Sanders faces multiple legal issues, including a pending bankruptcy case and a lawsuit over unpaid legal bills. The bankruptcy stems from an $11 million judgment against him for an alleged assault in 2015. Deion Sanders also mentioned his own health struggles and his team’s disappointing season. Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said Thursday Nov. 20 that his son ...

Kelsie Whitmore became the first 1-1 selection, while Mo’Ne Davis heard her name called just nine picks later as the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s inaugural draft populated four teams in advance of its 2026 debut season. The Nov. 20 player selection reveal illustrated just how much the game has thrived globally. Five countries – the USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea ...

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Thursday that hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the government shutdown will receive bonus checks. TheDepartment of Transportation (DOT) said in a statement that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will be awarded $10,000 for their ‘patriotic work to ensure the safety of the ...

AI-assisted summary The SEC is concerned the College Football Playoff selection committee is not prioritizing strength of schedule as promised. A potential scenario where the SEC runner-up is left out of the 12-team playoff could cause major conflict. Tensions are also rising between the SEC and Big Ten over future playoff formats and conference scheduling. The SEC and Big Ten ...

AI-assisted summary Despite an 8-2 record, the Philadelphia Eagles offense has faced criticism for underperforming this season. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith stated the criticism is fair, acknowledging the offense hasn’t played to its full potential. Smith attributes the offensive struggles to self-inflicted errors, particularly pre-snap penalties. The Philadelphia Eagles offense has received criticism this season despite the team being atop ...