Trump wants to rein in federal judges. California Republican is on it
WASHINGTON — As court orders against his administration mount, President Trump has ramped up his attacks on federal judges in recent days, railing against their authority and…
Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Charles E. Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward…
All the money changes coming in April including pay increases, bill rises and benefit changes
APRIL will see some major money changes including increases to the National Living Wage and a benefit overhaul.There are also several price increases coming into…
Millions of broadband customers have just days left to avoid bill hike – or face unexpected fee
AS April edges closer the deadline to get ahead of the increasing cost of broadband is fast approaching.The hike in costs also affect energy, gas,…
UK’s best and worst broadband suppliers revealed ahead of eye-watering bill hikes next month
THE UK's major broadband providers have been ranked from best to worst ahead of hefty price hikes next month.With the big players being outranked yet…
The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill
Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the…
Trump signs stop-gap spending bill, avoids federal government shutdown
President Donald Trump prepares to board Marine One as he departs Washington, DC, en route to his home in Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday. At…
The House : Trade Bill
A pugnacious, retaliatory trade bill designed to pry open overseas markets for American exports while safeguarding domestic industries and jobs against foreign competition that is…
President Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping…
Bill Ackman’s Pershing raises $1.4 billion in Universal Music Group stake sale
A group of Universal Music Group shareholders affiliated with billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square raised more than $1.4 billion from the sale of…
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show…
Government shutdown looms: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote ‘no’
1 of 3 | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at a press conference Wednesday. Schumer said Thursday he will vote for the CR to…
Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats are divided
WASHINGTON — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront…
How immigration will be at the top of public safety issues
The Democratic-led Legislature’s efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called sanctuary states, promise to be among the…
Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government…
Bill Sweeney: RFU rebels warn of summer of discontent for leadership
The RFU has tabled a rival motion for March's SGM, encouraging clubs to back its own plans to devolve power to the local level instead.Interim…
Spending bill needs votes from Democrat Senators to avoid government shutdown
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La, talks to press in December of 2024. The House passed a spending bill Tuesday that must pass the…
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
1 of 3 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to the press after House Republicans passed a funding bill to avert a…
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Inmate firefighters housed in California’s county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under legislation being considered by state…
Republicans march ahead with government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
WASHINGTON — Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded…