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NBC News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump administration live updates: House holds key procedural vote on teeing up Trump agenda bill
/ Updated What to know today HOUSE TAKES UP GOP BILL: The House is voting now on a rule for floor consideration of President Donald Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill — a day after Senate Republicans made changes that irked many of their House GOP colleagues. HOLDOUTS DELAY VOTE: The House floor remained open for more than seven hours today on an earlier procedural vote as Republican leaders struggled to gain enough support within their own party to move forward. TRUMP OPTIMISTIC ON BILL'S PROSPECTS: Trump said in a post this evening that the House "is ready to vote tonight," adding that they had "GREAT" conversations all day. The president and White House officials were heavily involved in efforts to sway GOP holdouts. 16m ago / 10:15 PM EDT Speaker Johnson making last-minute push to win over GOP holdouts Kyle Stewart Reporting from Washington Four Republicans are in the no column right now on the measure to advance Trump's agenda bill to floor debate before a vote on final passage. Johnson has been in an animated discussion with one of the holdouts, Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., on the floor for several minutes. Members can change their votes up until the moment the gavel comes down. The other current "no" votes are Reps. Keith Self, R-Texas, Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. 54m ago / 9:37 PM EDT House votes on the rule for floor debate on Trump agenda bill Kyle Stewart Reporting from Washington The House is voting now on the rule for the reconciliation bill. It needs to be adopted so the House can move to debate the bill itself. The vote takes a simple majority to pass. Every member is here today and participated in the previous vote. If all members vote, Republicans can afford to lose only three defections. Members can, of course, choose not to vote or to vote present. That would change the math. If the rule is adopted, the House will move to an hour of debate on the bill itself. 1h ago / 9:27 PM EDT House sets congressional record for longest vote in modern history Kyle Stewart Reporting from Washington The House is holding its longest vote in modern congressional history, surpassing the record set in November 2021. This procedural vote, which started just after 2 p.m., has been open for more than seven hours. House Republican leaders just advised that the next vote, on the House rule for debating the Big Beautiful Bill, will take place at 9:30 p.m. On Nov. 5, 2021, Democrats held open a vote on a GOP motion to adjourn for seven hours and six minutes as they tried to round up support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build Back Better. The current vote has surpassed that seven-hour, six-minute length. Judge rejects Trump bid to drop lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register A federal judge in Iowa today denied Trump's request to dismiss his federal lawsuit against pollster Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register newspaper. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger noted in her ruling that Trump still has an appeal pending in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals over his lawsuit stemming from a pre-election poll that found Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, which Trump ended up winning in November. 'Trump must first dismiss the appeal before voluntarily dismissing the district court case,' Ebinger wrote. 'Giving effect to a notice of voluntary dismissal, for all practical purposes, would result in a dismissal of Trump's appeal—which is procedurally improper.' Trump's tariff pause is set to expire, threatening a trade war flare-up Shannon Pettypiece and Steve Kopack Trump's trade war risks reigniting next week when a pause on sweeping tariffs is set to expire, potentially driving up costs for businesses and raising prices for consumers. While Trump and administration officials recently indicated the deadline might be pushed back, Trump told reporters yesterday that he wasn't planning an extension and is informing countries of their new tariff rates. He said it has been harder than planned to make trade deals with a number of foreign governments because they are 'spoiled from having ripped us off for 30, 40 years.' 'We're going to determine a number just very simply, write them a nice letter,' Trump said aboard Air Force One. 'Probably one page or a page and a half at the most, and it's going to be essentially, 'Congratulations. It's going to be an honor to allow you to go and do business in the United States of America,' because it really is an honor to be able to do that.' Trump said today that he had reached a trade agreement with Vietnam in which U.S.-based companies will have to pay a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods and a 40% tariff on goods routed through Vietnam from other countries. Vietnam agreed to not to charge any tariffs on U.S. goods. Fox News, MAGA hats and cookies: Inside Trump's West Wing +4 Peter Nicholas, Monica Alba, Courtney Kube, Katherine Doyle and Carol E. Lee The military leaders who came to the Oval Office to discuss the new F-47 stealth fighter jet had a few surprises in store. At one point in their sit-down with Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, walked in unexpectedly. Worried that he didn't have security clearance, officials asked Zuckerberg to wait outside, two people familiar with the meeting said. A young aide also came in during the meeting, showed Trump something on her laptop computer and left. Trump's cellphone rang a couple of times. Expecting more privacy in the meeting with the commander in chief, some of the officials came away mystified and a bit unnerved. They quietly discussed among themselves whether the visitors and calls might have compromised sensitive information, with one asking whether they should be concerned about 'spillage.' Trump affectionately refers to the Oval Office as 'Grand Central Terminal' because of all the comings and goings, a senior White House official said. One of the people familiar with the winter meeting about the plane used another term: 'bizarro world.' 4h ago / 6:23 PM EDT House procedural vote passes 4-hour mark Kyle Stewart Reporting from Washington A procedural vote in the House has now been open for four hours as Republican leadership and the White House try to get conservative holdouts on board with the One Big Beautiful Bill. House Freedom Caucus members were huddled in a room off the chamber for a while and were joined briefly by White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. Other conservative lawmakers have been in and out of Speaker Mike Johnson's office. The vote started just after 2 p.m. The previous vote in the series took an hour. Upon conclusion of the current vote, the House would then vote on the rule for the bill — a key step that's needed to start debate on the legislation itself. After an hour of debate, the House would then vote on final passage. Show more Thomas Massie on why fellow Republicans keep folding: 'They're just afraid of Trump' Sahil Kapur Reporting from Washington Thomas Massie of Kentucky, the lone House Republican who has consistently opposed Trump's deficit-raising 'big, beautiful bill,' said he sleeps well at night. "I have raised $400,000 from 4,500 donors in the last 10 days for taking this principled stand. So my life hasn't been difficult at all,' Massie told NBC News in the Capitol today, adding that he's 'not concerned' that Trump and his allies might come after him politically. He said they're trying to send a message to other Republicans. Show more
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
A Spirit Airlines flight leaving Detroit Metropolitan Airport bound for Los Angeles on Thursday was evacuated due to a bomb threat. The incident was first reported at around 7 a.m. local time, according to the Detroit Free Press. The plane was boarded and on the tarmac when law enforcement officials were called in over "a potential security issue." The aircraft was deplaned and taken to a remote location, where responding members of the Wayne County Airport Authority and the Transportation Security Administration did a sweep and determined it was clean. 'On Thursday morning, the Wayne County Airport Authority's Emergency & Support Services and Airfield Operations teams along with the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] responded to a bomb threat involving a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Detroit Metropolitan Airport,' an airport spokesman confirmed in a statement to The Hill. Passengers were also rescreened upon reentering the plane, and eventually, the flight left for LAX. The matter is under investigation. "The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and we are working to get our Guests to their destination as soon as possible. Further questions should be directed to law enforcement," Spirit said in a statement. This morning's incident comes as Spirit is in the middle of attempting to overhaul its budget airline reputation with a number of upgrades. "Spirit recently overhauled its Free Spirit loyalty program, and—brace yourselves—it's good," said Kyle Stewart of Live and Let's Fly this week. "Not 'good for Spirit,' but actually competitive with mainline carriers. Elite members can now enjoy perks like free checked bags, seat selection (yes, even Big Front Seats), and priority boarding. And unlike American's loyalty points or Delta's SkyMiles circus, Free Spirit Status levels that award these perks are available at lower thresholds than any of the major carriers. "Spirit also offers more nonstop flights from secondary cities than the other carriers. For airports like my home airport in Pittsburgh, it's often the only nonstop option or is more competitive in markets like New York (though it's since discontinued flights between Pittsburgh and the New York market)." Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 5, 2025
CBS News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Colorado farmers explain the downsides to extra moisture, record rainfall in the state
Extra moisture is almost always welcome in Colorado. But, this early in the warmer season, some firefighters and farmers are keeping an eye on the impacts of what could be too much of a good thing. For Kyle Stewart and his farm, Off Beet, May showers mean more produce is coming to the table. CBS "I don't think we had beets until maybe two or three weeks from now, this time last year," Stewart said. "So those guys are just really taking off, looking gorgeous." The weather we're seeing isn't an extra shower or two either. For example on May 25, Denver International Airport saw an all-time rainfall record. Additionally for the month of May, Colorado has already seen close to double the average we typically see this month. "Definitely welcome here in dry Colorado," Stewart said. "It just means I have to run the irrigation pump less for the most part." But not all plant growth is equal. While farmers like Stewart are happy to see more produce, this much rain in May could bring tall grass in the heat of summer. Chief John Willson with the Louisville Fire Protection District is keeping a close eye on anything that could become possible fire fuel. "The more moisture we have, the more fuel height we'll have, and the higher the fuel height, the more the flame length will be," Wilson explained. "On one hand, we really like the moisture, and then on the other hand, if it's early in the spring, and it makes everything grow a lot, and then it dries out, then it makes our jobs a lot harder," In order to prepare for what he says has become a year-round wildfire season, Wilson keeps his trucks stocked with tools, and he regularly watches the forecast for the entire region. CBS CBS Colorado meteorologists say the First Alert Weather forecast shows a summer that could be warmer and drier than average. This is a factor Wilson says he considers when looking at the possibility to hire more staff as it gets warmer. "We've already been training. We've had our pack test, we've had our refreshers, and so we're ready and set to go. We're getting our trucks ready," Wilson said. CBS But as rain keeps falling, the risk of wildfires right stays lower. This allows Coloradans to breathe a sigh of relief, just as farmers hope it's not too rainy for their market customers. "The only downside of the rain is, if it's raining during farmers market, people tend not to show up as much," Stewart said. "But you know ... the brave ones do, and that's what counts."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JetBlue May Not Be Independent Much Longer
JetBlue is one of the more beloved airlines available right now with its blend of budget prices and customer-friendly amenities. But the airline has made some telling moves in recent years that appear to suggest it might not be an independent airline for long. Over the past several years, JetBlue has established itself as a boutique option for many travelers, offering travelers a blend of unique perks, such as televisions in the seats, along with relatively inexpensive fares. However, it's beginning to look like JetBlue's status as an independent airline is quite a bit up in the air. As Kyle Stewart of Live and Let's Fly pointed out in a recent article, JetBlue has made a few telling moves in recent years that suggest the airline might soon find itself under a different umbrella at some point in the near future. "But then there's the lingering tension with American Airlines (remember the NEA?), the failed Spirit merger, and the ever-circling rumors of a JetBlue-United tie-up. You don't need to be an airline analyst to see what's coming—JetBlue doesn't seem long for independence. Whether it gets swallowed by United, moves into an international joint venture, or folds itself into a bigger portfolio, its days as the independent rebel with TVs in the seats may be numbered," Stewart wrote for Live and Let's Fly. If JetBlue does indeed forgo its independence at some point in the near future as these moves suggest, it's not clear what exactly this will mean for its brand identity or everything that sets it apart for its customers. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southwest Airlines Has Lost What Set it Apart
Throughout the past several months, Southwest Airlines announced a number of controversial policy changes as the airline ended its longstanding "Bags Fly Free" and open seating policies. But while the moves were designed to boost profits for the airline, there's a chance the plan could backfire. Over the years, Southwest Airlines has built a reputation as a customer-friendly budget option for travelers, offering two free checked bags for every passenger and an open seating plan with no premium seats or packages. However, with all of these changes, it's clear that Southwest is changing its identity. As Kyle Stewart of Live and Let's Fly points out, these short-sighted changes could actually pose a major problem for Southwest in the long run since the airline has done away with all of the things that set it apart from the other major airlines without any major advantages. "Change fees? Technically still free, but now they'll gladly keep your fare difference as a travel credit (and if you forget about it? Their gain as they have reduced the eligible period for those credits). Wanna get early boarding? Pay for EarlyBird. Seat assignments, baggage charges (something a few choice commenters said would never happen when I called it out months ago) are all extra now just like they are at every other carrier. Southwest is no longer the rogue alternative to the majors—it is a major, and it behaves like one. What's worse is that Southwest went from underperforming but profitable to underperforming and posting losses in some of the highest demand periods on record," Stewart wrote for Live and Let's Fly. These changes actually now lead to some major disadvantages. "The charm is fading. So is the differentiation," Steward added. "Southwest is just like every other carrier in the US but it has a disadvantage: its lack of an international market. It sought to change that this week, filing for every market in which OpenSkies agreements apply, along with its recent tie up with IcelandAir. It knows the problem, but can Southwest start flying to London from Boston with its current 737 fleet? Maybe, but does the market need more capacity? Probably not." As Stewart alluded, Southwest has taken some initial steps toward expanding its international offerings. We'll have to see whether or not that is enough to allow it to be competitive with the other airlines after eliminating all of the things that set it apart. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
