TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech | Technology
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the…
Shire of Waroona wants WA government to pay for whale carcass removal after ‘significant’ bill
In short: There are calls for the WA government to commit to footing the bill for dead whales that wash up on the state's coast.Councils are paying…
Measure seeking sale or closure of TikTok passes with House foreign aid bill
The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless Chinese company ByteDance sells the platform. The bill was attached to…
US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed | Russia-Ukraine war
NewsFeedThis is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine, along with Israel and Taiwan.…
Senate OKs reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program
WASHINGTON — Barely missing its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should…
The House on brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel
WASHINGTON — The House is working through a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats…
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote
WASHINGTON — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support…
Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it | Politics News
The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year. The Georgian parliament has advanced a controversial…
Ministers rule out concessions on Rwanda bill
Legislation to enable asylum seekers to be sent to the African nation could pass its final stages later. Source link
News publishers’ alliance calls on feds to investigate Google
The News/Media Alliance, a journalism trade organization and advocacy group, on Tuesday asked federal government officials to investigate Google after the tech giant said it…
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords
Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan. Source link
Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill | Protests News
Thousands of Georgians took to the streets in protest and politicians came to blows in parliament as governing party legislators gave the initial go-ahead for…
Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News
Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines. Lawmakers in Georgia have come to blows inside…
Times columnist Bill Plaschke wins prestigious Red Smith Award
The reaction was thunderous and effusive. Colleagues and competitors, team officials, longtime readers and even some critics all celebrated when the Associated Press Sports Editors…
Standoff continues as MPs to vote on Rwanda bill
The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful. Source link
After Iran’s attack on Israel, Biden urges Congress leaders to act on long-stalled nat’l security bill
1 of 3 | U.S. President Joe Biden urged congressional leaders in a phone call Sunday to act on his national security supplemental bill. Photo…
Ukrainian mobilisation bill without time limit worries residents | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThe Ukrainian parliament approved a bill overhauling the country’s military draft system after removing a clause that would rotate out soldiers after three years of…
Too many California parents don’t know who killed their children
Like a lot of parents, I’ve carried a picture of my son everywhere I go for many years. Unlike a lot of them, I have…
FDA urges Congress to pass bill mandating food manufacturers test for lead
Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Robert Califf looks on during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on May 4, 2023.…
Ukraine parliament, facing pressing need, passes military mobilization bill
Ukraine's parliament Thursday passed a military mobilization bill as Ukraine faces a pressing need for more soldiers. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill lowering the…