Rob Manfred vows MLB will cooperate with Senate inquiry over sports gambling scandal

The House voted to repeal a controversial provision included in a Senate-crafted bill that ended the government shutdown. This provision could have allowed certain GOP senators to claim up to $500,000 in taxpayer-funded damages. The decision follows bipartisan backlash against the provision, which was perceived as a potential financial windfall for lawmakers.

The Senate has expressed bipartisan outrage over a recently passed provision in a spending bill that would permit lawmakers to sue the federal government for substantial financial compensation. This provision has been criticized as a 'cash grab' by senators who are concerned about its implications.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Major League Baseball will cooperate with a Senate inquiry into a pitch-rigging scandal. This comes as players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to federal gambling charges.

The Senate is progressing on a bill aimed at clarifying oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, with the release of the second half of the draft legislation. However, significant policy questions remain as lawmakers work towards passing the bill early.

The Senate is currently debating the future of a law that permits senators to sue the government for damages if their phone records are accessed without their consent during federal investigations. This discussion reflects a division among lawmakers regarding privacy rights and government surveillance.

ESPN has secured the MLB.tv out-of-market package, while Netflix has acquired rights to the Home Run Derby and key games. NBC will take over the Sunday Night Baseball schedule. This development follows ESPN's earlier decision to opt out of its rights deal with Major League Baseball, which seemed to signal a potential split between the two parties.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday dismissed the House GOP's efforts to repeal a provision in the government shutdown bill that would allow senators to sue the Justice Department over phone surveillance. Thune argued that the provision, which grants Republican senators the ability to seek $500,000 in damages, was narrowly focused and unnecessary.

A Senate hearing on lowering health care costs highlighted significant partisan divisions, suggesting that a compromise may not be achievable this year. The discussions reflect ongoing challenges in addressing the high costs of health care in the United States.