Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as…
Blue Mountains community cut off after landslide destroys road to Megalong Valley
In short: About 200 visitors to a Blue Mountains community have been evacuated after a landslide cut off access to the town. Essential supplies have been airlifted into…
Biden meeting with congressional leaders to urge Ukraine, Israel aid
WASHINGTON — President Biden implored the top four leaders of Congress Tuesday to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to…