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Federal officials' authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle
Suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. are continuing to captivate many, but the federal government's authority to track and disable any threatening unmanned aircraft is set to expire after ...ABC News - 2d -
Federal firefighters fear a government shutdown will end their battle for higher pay
Federal wildland firefighters could lose their long battle for higher pay if Congress fails to avert a government shutdown.NBC News - 1d -
What to know about congressional budget talks as government barrels toward shutdown
Congress has until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, but lawmakers are in disarray on how they move forward after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon ...CBS News - 1d -
France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decadesABC News - 2d -
Congress scrambles to save spending plan to avoid government shutdown
After President-elect Trump and Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan spending plan, Congress scrambled to try to salvage a continuing resolution to avoid an imminent government shutdown. Trump was ...NBC News - 2d -
Dems say 'hell no' to GOP plan B on government funding, debt ceiling
House Democrats are rallying in overwhelming opposition to the Republicans' second stab at a government funding bill, vowing to sink it on the House floor and force GOP leaders back to the table to ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans Offered a Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Also, country music was ubiquitous in 2024. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
'We've got a lot of good wins' in government funding bill, says House Budget Republican
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), a member of the House Budget Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, and talks about encouraging ...NBC News - 3d -
ICE faces budget shortage that could delay Trump's mass deportation plans
ICE is already dealing with a $230 million budget shortfall, even before the costs that will be associated with mass deportationsNBC News - 3d -
The deficit’s sky-high. Why the world’s top hedge fund isn’t worried in the slightest.
Bridgewater Associates, the world’s hedge fund by assets under management, says the impact on bond yields depends not just on the government deficit but that of private-sector companies as well.MarketWatch - 4d -
Sánchez gears up for Spanish budget battle as political tensions mount
PM contends with perception of legislative inaction as well as corruption allegations against members of his inner circleFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
How U.S. Firms Battled a Government Crackdown to Keep Tech Sales to China
An intense struggle has unfolded in Washington between companies and officials over where to draw the line on selling technology to China.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Why Americans in their 40s need to focus on retirement planning
People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But as Jill Schlesinger explains, it's critical that they also concentrate ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Trump has options to mitigate the rising US budget deficit
While the long-term trajectory of the fiscal debt will probably remain a concern, there are some potential incremental actions the incoming president could takeFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Why Plans to Expand Wimbledon Face a Legal Challenge
The All England Club wants to add a third stadium and 38 other courts to its footprint.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Why Christopher Wray's planned resignation is significant
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to resign from his post at the end of President Biden's term in January. President-elect Donald Trump originally tapped Wray for the ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Budget deficit swells in November, pushing fiscal 2025 shortfall 64% higher than a year ago
For the month, the deficit totaled $366.8 billion, 17% higher than November 2023CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?
Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Patel FBI plans spark concern over agency independence, retribution
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, has promised to deliver a massive reform of a bureau he sees as among the agencies that have “weaponized the government.” Patel hasn’t ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash
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Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings
The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Why I’m voting against the military budget | Bernie Sanders
While so many Americans struggle to get by, the US is spending record-breaking amounts of money on the military. Today in America, 60% of our people live paycheck to paycheck, 85 million people are ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy
Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Why did France's government collapse and what happens next?
Emmanuel Macron appears to have few good options after Michel Barnier’s government became the first to fall from a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years. The French prime minister, Michel ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
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France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government
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France plunges into political crisis as Barnier's government ousted
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France in political crisis after no-confidence vote topples government
Minority coalition of PM Michel Barnier falls after three months, the shortest of any administration of France’s Fifth Republic. France has been plunged into political crisis after a ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP’s ambitious budget plan faces internal divisions
Republican senators warn incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-S.D.) ambitious proposal to tackle President-elect Trump’s agenda faces an array of disagreements within their party over ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live
Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s CabinetABC News - Dec. 3 -
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozoneABC News - Dec. 2 -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
