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Senate prepares to take final megabill votes

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu The legislature is on track to start voting on final amendments and passage of the GOP megabill. "I believe we do" have a deal, legislature Majority Leader John Thune told reporters. There will be respective amendments debated before the...

Ukraine drone attack on central Russia kills three...

3 miesięcy temu The attack comes shortly after president Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises to increase Ukraine's drone production.

Trump wavers on July 4 megabill deadline

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu President Donald Trump appeared to leave area to extend his July 4 deadline for legislature to pass the 1 large Beautiful Bill Act, as the legislature scrambles to push through the government amid Republican infighting. “I'd love to do...

Gaza aid killings | Start Here

3 miesięcy temu Why are people being killed while seeking aid in Gaza?

Why is the US dollar falling by evidence levels i...

3 miesięcy temu Sell off linked to unpredictable and unfunded economical policies which endanger the safe-haven function of the US dollar.

Health alerts, hazard of field fires as heatwave ...

3 miesięcy temu A record-breaking heatwave has forced many schools in France and the Netherlands to close amid wellness warnings.

GOP clean-energy amendment won't get a vote

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Sen. Joni Ernst said her closely watched amendment seeking to keep wind and solar taxation credits will not get a legislature vote before the anctipated passage of the GOP megabill. “I don’t think they’re going to let us” offer...

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza beach cafe, killing 22...

3 miesięcy temu An Israeli airstrike hit a beach cafe in Gaza, killing 22 people, including women, children and a journalist.

Dozens dead in pharmaceutical mill blast in confe...

3 miesięcy temu An detonation at a pharmaceutical mill in India’s Telangana state has killed at least 36 people.

Clashes in Istanbul over alleged ‘Prophet Muhammad...

3 miesięcy temu Police dispersed crowds of protesters during demonstrations over a cartoon allegedly depicting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.

Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed G...

3 miesięcy temu ‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.

Palestinian boy describes chaos and killings at GH...

3 miesięcy temu A 13-year-old Palestinian boy has described how Israeli forces shot at him and others waiting for food from the US- and

Why is Musk calling for a fresh America organizat...

3 miesięcy temu Elon Musk has threatened to form a fresh political organization after the US home passed the 1 large Beautiful Bill.

Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West B...

3 miesięcy temu Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has besides killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Aftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe

3 miesięcy temu Israeli air raids kill 95 in Gaza, including 39 at a crowded cafe, with a writer among the victims.

Amendment targeting Medicaid expansion won't get a...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Senate conservatives are dropping their push for a vote on scaling back a key Medicaid backing mechanism, according to 3 people granted anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and allies were expected to get a vote...

Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia ...

3 miesięcy temu Tblisi court sentences opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to 8 months and bans him from holding office for 2 years.

Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying...

3 miesięcy temu After cultural Azeri suspects died during seemingly violent raids in a Russian city, Baku has lashed out at Moscow.

Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?

3 miesięcy temu Normalisation might be a step besides far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.

Republicans “afraid of” Trump will vote for “Big B...

3 miesięcy temu Bill Schneider explains why Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" will likely pass – despite opposition from both parties.

Thai court suspends p.m. Paetongtarn Shinawatra o...

3 miesięcy temu Thailand’s top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending investigation over a leaked call.

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho killings ...

3 miesięcy temu Shanon Gray, a lawyer representing the household of 1 of the victims, says relatives are furious about the plea deal.

Turkiye detains 4 over cartoon allegedly depictin...

3 miesięcy temu Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office announces investigation after charges of 'openly insulting spiritual values'.

UK government faces key test in welfare improvemen...

3 miesięcy temu Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.

Cornyn gets a large fundraising boost in Texas le...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu John Cornyn is not going down without a fight. After months of polls showing the four-term Texas senator trailing in the Republican primary, a pro-Cornyn super PAC raised almost $11 million in the most fresh fundraising period. Texans for...

Donald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions

3 miesięcy temu Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria and requesting a review of terrorism designations.

Capitol agenda: Murkowski slams brakes on megabill...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s ability to pass the “big, beautiful bill” is hinging on Sen. Lisa Murkowski. The Alaska senator has been the subject of an intense whip effort by GOP leaders over the past couple of hours...

Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as mil...

3 miesięcy temu Doctors in Gaza are informing of a ‘silent catastrophe’ that threatens the lives of thousands of babies and infants.

Colin Allred enters U.S. legislature race in Texa...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Allred, who lost his 2024 legislature bid against Sen. Ted Cruz, reenters an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

Court suspends Thailand’s p.m. pending case over ...

3 miesięcy temu A Thai court has accepted a petition from senators that accuses the p.m. of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.

Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical ...

3 miesięcy temu Another 36 workers stay in infirmary with burns and another injuries after the blast and fire at the Sigachi factory.

US revokes Bob Vylan visas after Glastonbury chant...

3 miesięcy temu The US has revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after they led chants of ‘death to the IDF’.

Who wins, who loses if Trump’s 1 large Beautiful...

3 miesięcy temu Richest Americans, families with children, any carmakers to gain. EV makers, those on food stamps, Medicaid to lose.

Elon Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, call...

3 miesięcy temu The world's richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump's taxation cuts and spending bill.

Iran ‘needs more time’ to decide on resuming atomi...

3 miesięcy temu Foreign minister's comments come as the G7 calls for negotiations on a deal to address Iran's atomic programme.

Tariffs 101: Why women’s products cost more

3 miesięcy temu "Women have always been paying more for things we just never knew about it."

US-backed Gaza aid fund may be “complicit” in war ...

3 miesięcy temu “[The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] is now run by a man who … believes that Palestine belongs to the judaic people.”

Thailand p.m. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thak...

3 miesięcy temu Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier's dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.

Trump & Co. launch final megabill force campa...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu President Donald Trump and his top deputies have started their final public push to get the "big, beautiful bill" over the finish line as the legislature struggles to finish up the legislation. Stephen Miller, Trump's top policy aide, appeared...

Senate rejects Susan Collins amendment to boost ag...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu The legislature rejected a bid by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to rise taxes on the ultra-wealthy and boost money for agrarian medical providers in the GOP’s megabill. The chamber voted 78-22 against a procedural motion related to her amendment,.....

Al Hilal stun Man City 4-3 to enter Club planet C...

3 miesięcy temu Club planet Cup holders and European giants City are dumped out by Saudi champs in seven-goal thriller after extra time.

US accuses Harvard of anti-Semitic harassment of j...

3 miesięcy temu A task force threatens to cut all of Harvard's national backing over allegations of violating judaic students' rights.

Why is Prada caught in a sandal scandal in India?

3 miesięcy temu The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,223

3 miesięcy temu Here are the key events on day 1,223 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The legislature megabill is on a collision course...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu GOP senators appear poised to violate a home budget framework conservatives negotiated with talker Mike Johnson.

Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions

3 miesięcy temu US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president's decree.

Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of...

3 miesięcy temu The erstwhile US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a 'mistake' on the last day of the agency's operations.

Musk goes back on the offensive as megabill moves ...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Elon Musk is escalating his assault on president Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as the legislature readies a final vote on it. The world’s richest man, who until late played an active function in the Trump administration, attacked the...

Fluminense into Club planet Cup quarterfinals aft...

3 miesięcy temu The Brazilian side advance to face either Manchester City or Al Halil in a quarterfinal on Friday.

Planned Parenthood backing at grave hazard after...

politico.com 3 miesięcy temu Republicans are on the cusp of a breakthrough in their long effort to strip national backing from Planned Parenthood after a legislature ruling Monday. legislature Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough advised lawmakers that a provision that would...