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Nancy Pelosi calls Republican funding bill ‘a devastating assault’ on working families as Schumer urges Democratic backing – live
At least eight Senate Democrats need to vote with Republicans to advance bill ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentDemocrats at odds over Republican bill to fund government operationsDanish foreign...
Greek PM seeks ‘reset’ with former far-right activist as migration minister
Shaken by rail protests, Kyriakos Mitsotakis brings in new transport minister while tacking right on migrationThe Greek prime minister has appointed a former far-right student activist to the helm of...
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.
Gold surges above $3,000 for the first time as investors seek a haven from Trump tariffs
Some 52% of global fund managers told Bank of America in a survey that they view gold as "the best hedge against a full-blown trade war."
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS’ — but here’s when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.
Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second legislative victory for the new Republican-controlled Congress.
In the battle for blockchain leadership, American innovation is the answer
China has been investing heavily in blockchain technology, but the U.S. has the capacity to outcompete them and should continue to develop responsible regulations for blockchain to maintain its leadership...
Oz dodges questions about Medicaid cuts in confirmation hearing
Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), dodged questions from Democrats on Friday about whether he supported potential cuts to Medicaid. Instead,...
Migrant gangs put on notice after string of home burglaries
Lawmakers push the Department of Homeland Security to drop Chile from the visa waiver program, warning that gangs are exploiting it for organized burglaries in U.S. communities and businesses.
Blockers, checkers, bats and chainsaws: don’t talk like Musk, Starmer is warned
PM has been urged to ‘get a grip’ on messaging after railing against the ‘flabby’ state and the civil service’s ‘tepid bath’Keir Starmer has been warned against adopting the language...
Justices to Consider Trump Request to Lift Nationwide Pause on Birthright Citizenship Order
The justices requested responses by early April from the states and groups who had challenged the executive order.
Democrats dropping more f-bombs than in 'The Big Lebowski': Former Bush spokesperson
Former Bush spokesperson Pete Seat slammed Democrats for their criticism of the Trump administration's policies, saying that party lawmakers are dropping more “f-bombs than there are in 'The Big Lebowski.'”...