House vote passes short-term funding bill, averting partial government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson was helped by Democrats to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a Friday deadline. The House voted 320-99 along party lines to approve the short-term continuing resolution, pushing the funding deadlines back slightly to March 8 and March 22. Johnson hoped that an additional week could …

Federal judge temporarily halts Texas’ SB4 immigration law

A federal judge in Austin, Texas has granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to temporarily prevent one of the strictest immigration bills in the country from going into effect. The Justice Department and the American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the law, known as SB4, which was set to take effect in Texas on Tuesday, March …

First list of 2024 Oscars presenters revealed, including Al Pacino, Zendaya and more

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the first group of presenters for the upcoming 2024 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and taking place on Sunday, March 10th at a new time — 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, from the Dolby Theater. The following list of presenters were announced, including …

Molly Shannon joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 4

Molly Shannon will be joining Season 4 of Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’ in a recurring role. The Saturday Night Live alum wrote on Instagram along with a screenshot of a media report about her casting: “I’m so excited. Can’t wait to be in that FANCY building!!!” Deadline reports that Shanon will …