The Senate has voted to confirm the next chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, ending months of gridlock caused by one senator. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seemed hopeful after presenting a new GOP plan to avoid a government shutdown to members of his party. The Pentagon is launching a new outreach campaign to LGBTQ+ service members affected by “don’t ask, ... Show More
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Iran 'Surprise Attack', Blanche Nomination Uncertain, Northeast Floods, and more
A “surprise” attack by Iran triggers rare US-Saudi strikes. The Georgia school shooter gets life in prison without parole. Todd Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP Senators raise doubts. An unusually strong storm threatens the northeast with flash floods. Plus, the World's lo ... Show More
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Senate secures breakthrough on US shutdown
The US Senate takes the first step to ending the government shutdown, and COP30 climate talks kick off in Brazil. Plus, stricter regulation puts the squeeze on Switzerland’s prized finance sector. And, can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to counter US tariffs help Zoho ... Show More
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Senate Shutdown Breakthrough, SNAP Legal Battle, COP30 Climate Summit Starts
Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in backing a deal to reopen the government after 41 days, a move that could finally end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. SNAP benefits remain tangled in court battles, as a late ruling orders the Trump administration to fully ... Show More
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