Christian Gonzalez talks falling in NFL Draft, All-Pro aspirations

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law to avert a government shutdown by funding the government through March 14 with $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance. House Speaker Mike Johnson faced challenges passing the bill due to President-elect Donald Trump's debt limit demands but ultimately secured approval in the House and Senate. The deal reflects ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats over government funding and debt issues, highlighting the...

House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Elon Musk as the Senate debated the spending bill passed by the House just before the government shutdown deadline. Musk criticized the bill, leading to its scrapping and causing a bipartisan bill to fail, sparking questions about Johnson's leadership. Speculation now surrounds potential replacements for Johnson, including Musk, as the Senate approved a stopgap measure to avert a shutdown. Full Article

Richard Goldberg testified before Congress about UNRWA, calling it a "horror show" funded by US taxpayers. Pressure is mounting on UNRWA for its ties to terror leaders, leading some countries to cut funding. Despite internal dissent within the UN, Secretary-General Guterres rejected offers from other agencies to take over UNRWA's work. Full Article

Today's must-see NFL doubleheader features the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Houston Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, while the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Stream the Chiefs-Texans game online with fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, NFL+, or YouTube TV, or watch the special "Madden Cast" on Peacock for an immersive football experience blending video game elements with...

FEMA has placed nearly half of the 10,129 displaced households in temporary shelters across North Carolina, with the rest already finding long-term housing. Despite the temporary housing program ending, FEMA caseworkers will continue to assist with finding permanent shelter. North Carolina officials are seeking $25 billion from President Biden and Congress to repair homes, roads, bridges, and infrastructure in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Full Article

Justin Reid, safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, embraces doubt and uses it as motivation as the team heads into the playoffs. Reid, who has won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, also won Chess.com's BlitzChamps title this year. Chess has become a locker room tradition for the team, providing a mental break before games. NFL Films will release a documentary about Reid's chess title, highlighting how it has become a connecting point for NFL...