Opinion: The shutdown looms, and Speaker Mike Johnson has nothing
House Speaker Mike Johnson, the obscure former backbencher vaulted out of the far-right field to Congress’ highest-ranking job just over two weeks ago, told Sean…
U.S. debt in danger of downgrade by Moody’s as shutdown looms
A lower debt rating raises the risk of higher borrowing costs for the federal government. The warning comes as the government teeters on the brink…
Moody's changes U.S. credit worthiness rating to negative as shutdown looms
Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook of the nation's debt from stable to negative on Friday, saying the risks to the country's fiscal strength have…
Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms
Casualties are likely to rise sharply as the war turns to close urban combat. Troops are expected to enter Gaza City soon, Israeli media reported,…
Healthcare minimum wage expected to cost $4 billion in first year as California budget deficit looms
SACRAMENTO — When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that set a first-in-the-nation minimum wage for healthcare workers, three words in a bill analysis foretold potential…
Israel aims to end its responsibility for Gaza as ground offensive looms | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said Israel’s military assault on the besieged Gaza Strip aims to end Israeli responsibility over the Palestinian territory. The 2.3…
Mount Isa residents, businesses brace for turbulent future as closure of Glencore copper mine looms
Residents in the mining hub of Mount Isa are taking stock after Glencore announced it would close its Mount Isa copper mine in 2025.Key points:Home…
‘Game on’: Jordan racing to secure votes as speaker vote looms
But Jordan is voicing confidence that he’ll be able to avoid becoming the latest Republican to be rejected by an increasingly divided conference, where frustrations…
‘Supplies exhausted, doctors exhausted’: In Gaza, catastrophe looms large | Israel-Palestine conflict News
After seven days of relentless Israeli bombardment, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating. Hospitals in the northern part of the besieged…
‘Hell on Earth:’ Gaza resident describes chaos as Israel’s counteroffensive looms – POLITICO
Israel’s counteroffensive in Gaza is triggering a “traumatic” scene of chaos, according to an employee of an international humanitarian organization there. “All the people were…
House Republicans offer last-ditch gov’t funding bill as shutdown looms
1 of 4 | House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addresses the media following a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.,…
House holds vote on stopgap funding measure as shutdown deadline looms
1 of 3 | House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., lacks his party's full support on a government funding bill due to a shortage of spending…
Republicans hold first Biden impeachment hearing as gov’t shutdown looms | Joe Biden News
Republicans are investigating corruption allegations against Biden family in push rejected by White House as baseless. Republican legislators in the United States have opened the…
McCarthy cuts deal on spending cuts but loses as shutdown looms
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s latest plan to prevent a looming federal shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank quickly collapsed Thursday, a crushing defeat that…
‘Ready to die’: Indonesia Eco-City row grows as eviction deadline looms | Politics News
Rempang, Indonesia – Eighty-year-old Halimah was born in Sembulang on the island of Rempang in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province and spends her days pottering around…
Azerbaijan forces attack Nagorno-Karabakh as threat of new war looms | News
Azerbaijan has sent troops backed by artillery attacks into Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh, warning that its operation would not stop until Armenian forces surrender. The attacks on…
US announces new Iran sanctions as prisoner swap looms | Politics News
Washington targets Iranian officials and state-linked media outlets on first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed sanctions on…
‘Indian hostility’ looms over Asia Cup’s stripped-back hosts Pakistan | Cricket News
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan last hosted the Asia Cup in 2008, Imran Khan was a political novice, Narendra Modi was still banned from travelling…
Ireland v Samoa: ‘Big chance for Ulster duo as World Cup squad announcement looms’
Farrell's squad announcement was originally scheduled for Monday, but that has been brought forward to SundayVenue: Stade Jean-Dauger, Bayonne Date: Saturday, 26 August Kick-off: 19:45…
British firms quizzed on Chinese tech links as US-style clampdown looms – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — British firms are being asked about their investments in a swathe of "sensitive"…