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
Nov 2025
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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Jun 2021
Biden signs bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday; Supreme Court upholds Obamacare for the third time; Right-Wing media, GOP lawmakers peddle baseless theory the FBI was behind January 6th insurrection; Major bank tell staff to be back at work by Sept.; Key swing vote Manchin proposes comprise o
Biden arrives home to Dem party fractures over agenda; Bipartisan infrastructure deal includes $579B in new spending; WH Official: Outlook “Very Encouraging” on top domestic issues; Biden, Putin summit ends with some diplomatic steps; Supreme Court decision to leave Obamacare int ... Show More
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Nov 2025
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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