Conservative States Challenge Federal Rule

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.

Trump’s GOP moves to dramatically revamp election rules

Republican allies of former President Trump have embarked on a sweeping effort to restrict voting and purge voter rolls across the country since the 2020 election, something critics fear could ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules

Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be done

World - Financial Times - October 15

Georgia judge rules certification of election results is 'mandatory'

With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory."

The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back

A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling

With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."

Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules

The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Indiana QB Rourke (thumb) ruled out indefinitely

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke (thumb) is out indefinitely but is expected to return to the Hoosiers this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

QB Daniels to undergo more tests after rib injury

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo more tests Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Panthers in the first quarter with a rib injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Livingstone to captain England with Buttler ruled out

All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

Trump criticizes new NFL kickoff rule

Former President Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule instated this season, saying the league shouldn’t have messed with something that already worked. "I hated seeing what the NFL did with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

FAA rule creates 'operating environment' for 'air taxis'

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the final rule for air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft on Tuesday, calling the regulations the "final piece in the puzzle" to introducing these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Mozambique's ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Mozambique ruling party wins election condemned as ‘rigged’

Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo takes presidency after polls marred by irregularities and murder of opposition advisers

Business - Financial Times - October 24

EPA issues 'zero-tolerance' rule for lead in homes

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA issues 'zero-tolerance' rule for lead in homes The Biden administration issued a rule ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Mexico’s ruling party moves to limit power of judiciary

Legislation raises concerns over concentration of power in hands of presidency

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges

In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Election betting: Appeals court fast-tracks CFTC challenge to Kalshi political bets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opposes the offer of bets on political races offered in contracts by Kalshi and other event-based platforms.