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US Congress releases $1.1 trillion spending package to avert shutdown
U.S. leaders unveiled a $1.1 trillion bipartisan spending bill, facing a shutdown. House to vote on six bills, Senate must pass. Schumer and Johnson navigate slim majority.
US Congress leaders announce partial budget deal
Over five months into the fiscal year, the divided Congress still has not approved the 12 annual spending bills that make up the federal budget, having repeatedly kicked the can down the road while negotiators hammer out differences.
Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin responsible for Alexei Navalny's death
"He bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the Putin government was doing," Biden said at the White House of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Putin is responsible for Navalny's death." The White House was seeking more information about Navalny's death at a Russian penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, where he was dispatched less than two months ago.
Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party
Trump's NATO remarks stir controversy: While Europe reacts with alarm, Washington Republicans downplay concerns. Past criticisms of alliance resurface, but many GOP members defend Trump's stance. Allies argue Trump didn't abandon NATO despite rhetoric. Some Republicans dismiss comments as negotiating tactics, while others acknowledge potential repercussions. Uncertainty looms over Trump's intentions regarding NATO's future, as divisions within the party persist over his foreign policy approach.
US: House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
The mounting opposition was just the latest example of how the Republican Party's stance on foreign affairs is being transformed under the influence of Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee.
Here's what's in the US Senate's $118 billion Ukraine and border deal
Senate Democrats propose an $118.3 billion emergency national security bill, linking aid for Ukraine with measures to tighten border security. The bill faces challenges from Republicans, as it demands bipartisan support. Key provisions include funding for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid, as well as a fail-safe trigger to close the border if unauthorized migrant encounters exceed set thresholds. The legislation also addresses parole, asylum processes, and provides pathways to citizenship for certain migrants. Opposition from some Republicans deems the proposed trigger thresholds too high.
Senators release a USD 118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel
With Congress stalled on approving USD 60 billion in Ukraine aid, the US has halted shipments of ammunition and missiles to Kyiv, leaving Ukrainian soldiers outgunned as they try to beat back Russia's invasion.
How leaders and diplomats are trying to end the Gaza war
Top officials from at least 10 different administrations are trying to forge a set of deals to end the war in Gaza Strip and answer the divisive question of how the territory will be governed after the fighting stops. Major discussions are focused on reaching a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and reshaping the Palestinian Authority.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.
US Senate passes annual defence policy bill with USD 886 billion package
The US Senate passed an $886 billion defense bill, with an 87-13 vote, outlining Pentagon funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Notable senators opposing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) include Sanders, Booker, Warren, and Paul. The NDAA, a yearly complex process, underwent revisions, eliminating some contentious House amendments. While facing House resistance, the bill grants troops a historic 5.2% pay raise and allocates funds for aircraft, ships, and national security in the Indo-Pacific region and Ukraine.
Ukraine aid in growing jeopardy as Republicans double down on their demands for border security
The latest proposal, offered by lead GOP negotiator Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., during a meeting with a core group of senators before they departed Washington on Thursday afternoon, could force the White House to consider proposals that many Democrats will seriously oppose, creating new obstacles in the already fraught negotiation.
US Vice President Kamala Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, called Harris' 32nd tiebreaking vote a "great milestone."
US House Republicans eye plan to avert government shutdown as Moody's warns
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has spent days in talks with members of his slim 221-212 Republican majority about several CR options. The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate must agree on a vehicle that President Joe Biden can sign into law before current funding expires on Nov. 17.
Inside Ron DeSantis' fight to stop Trump's Republican coronation in Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is working to build grassroots support in Iowa in an attempt to win the state's caucuses and challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. DeSantis is focusing on rural and lightly populated counties, holding close to 50 events in Iowa and relocating campaign staff to the state.
Will the US government avert a shutdown with a last-minute deal? Uncertainty looms as deadline nears
The United States stands at the edge of a government shutdown, with the countdown to a critical midnight deadline on Saturday, compelling Congress to approve a new budget. This impending standoff has heightened apprehensions over the possibility of numerous federal employees experiencing unpaid leave.
Shutdown countdown: US Congress has four days to fund government
Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected a stopgap funding bill, bringing the U.S. closer to a partial government shutdown. The Senate plan, which advanced on Tuesday, would fund the government until November 17 to allow more time for lawmakers to agree on funding levels for the full fiscal year.
AI that alters voice, images in political ads will require prominent disclosure on Google, YouTube
Starting in November, just under a year before the US presidential election, Google said in an update to its political content policy affecting YouTube and other services that disclosure of AI to alter images must be clear and conspicuous and be located somewhere that users are likely to notice it.
Mitch McConnell: Net worth, salary, and all you need to know about longest running Republican senator in US
Mitch McConnell holds a distinguished record as a long-serving Republican Senator in the United States.
Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues
The two chambers will now have to write a final bill, a test of the deeply divided House, in particular, as the traditionally bipartisan legislation was swept up in the disputes over race, equity and women's health care that have been political priorities for the Republican party. Wicker said talks with the House will start "very soon" and he feels confident they will be able to pass the legislation, as Congress has annually since 1961.Load More
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