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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a rebellion from some fellow Republicans over his bill to keep the government funded into the spring. As NPR's Barbara Spunn explains, the bill would avert a government shutdown after funding runs out at the end of the day Friday.
After intense pressure from billionaire advisor Elon Musk, President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance are calling on Republicans to reject the bill. The short-term measure includes over $100 billion towards disaster aid and farm subsidies, among other things. In a statement, Trump and Vance called for a bill they say doesn't include any legislative wins for Democrats.
This leaves Republicans scrambling to keep the government open, right as Congress is also prepping to go home for the holidays. Barbara Sprint, NPR News, the Capitol.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is weighing legislation that would put stricter regulations on sports betting in the U.S. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports wagering on sporting events has grown into a more than $10 billion industry since the Supreme Court legalized it in 2018.
The use of new technology like smartphones has increased the risk for gambling addiction. Keith White is the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
With the digitization of sports and content, You can now bet 24 hours a day on hundreds if not thousands of events per day, and you can do that continuously from your phone.
Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would implement stricter regulations on sports betting, including so-called affordability checks on large wagers. and deposit limits. Critics of the measure say it undermines the progress that states have made on regulating betting markets. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.
A group of former students has accused elite universities of secretly favoring applicants who come from wealthy backgrounds. The lawsuit dates back two years, but a new motion was filed this week. NPR's Janaki Mehta reports.
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