How federal agents protect candidates in Mexico’s deadly election season | Elections News
When LeBaron was first allocated a security team, he was reluctant. He refused to even let Ayala drive. “I underestimated him,” he said. Nowadays, though,…
Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged a notice of appeal with the Federal Court after a ruling by Justice Michael Lee that on the…
ABC managing director David Anderson defends journalist Laura Tingle in Senate committee
The ABC's managing director David Anderson has defended high-profile journalist Laura Tingle over comments she made about Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, telling a parliamentary committee…
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Josh FunkPublished May 23, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden, beating Trump’s pace
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark…
Noncitizen voting, illegal in federal elections, center of GOP message
NEW YORK — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. The other says it’s a dangerous distraction meant to…
Environmental Defenders Office cleared by federal environment department over Santos court case
In short: A federal environment department review has found the Environmental Defenders Office did not breach the terms of an $8.2 million grant.The legal service…
Federal judge orders ICE to end ‘knock and talk’ arrests
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that a tactic used by federal immigration agents in Southern California to arrest people in their…
Australian Federal Police officers sue former ACT top prosecutor for defamation over allegations of interference during Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution
In short: A group of five Australian Federal Police officers has filed a defamation claim in the Federal Court against the ACT's former Director of Public…
Federal Budget 2024 live updates: Government defends cost-of-living payments as opposition urges plan to fight inflation
There are promises aplenty of free and accessible mental health services, but they’re still a way off yet, writes national health reporter Elise Worthington. You…
What is in the 2024 federal budget for age pensioners?
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers spruiking cost-of-living relief measures. Here's what the budget means for seniors on the age…
Jury selection begins in second federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez
1 of 3 | Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., looks on as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Finance committee hearing at the U.S.…
Government to tip billions more into new home builds in next week’s federal budget
In short: The federal government will tip billions of dollars of additional investment into building new homes in next week's federal budget. An additional $1 billion will…
Ken Henry knows a thing or two about federal budgets. His message for Jim Chalmers? Hold steady
There aren't many economists willing to depart from the line that Tuesday's budget must tighten the belt on spending and be "contractionary" to prevent another…
3 burning finance questions about federal budget 2024
Breadcrumb Trail LinksTaxesPersonal FinanceHere are some action items you might need to contemplate right nowPublished May 05, 2024 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 4…
U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 5.25 – 5.5 percent
The Federal Reserve of the United States decided to maintain interest rates at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, based on recent…
Federal Reserve expected to leave interest rates unchanged amid poor inflation data
The Fed was expected Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged due to inflation that's still above the Fed's 2% threshold. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has…
Federal authorities seize more than $700K in illegal e-cigarette products in California
E-cigarettes sold in a grocery store in downtown Beijing, China in 2019. On Tuesday, the FDA said the U.S. seized illegal e-cigaratte products valued over…
Retiring Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says she couldn’t convince a woman to run for Liberal preselection
In short: Karen Andrews says she could not get a woman "over the line" to run for preselection in the seat she has held for 14…
‘Zombie projects’ warning as mammoth federal green scheme comes in for questioning
In short: An analyst is warning the federal government risks creating "zombie" projects through its clean energy investment scheme.The Capacity Investment Scheme will involve underwriting…