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Live updates: President of Panama responds to Trump’s Canal …
2 days ago · A host of lawmakers took to the Sunday show circuit in the wake of a government spending deal being reached to avoid a shutdown within minutes of the deadline. Ultimately, a shutdown was averted. President Biden signed the legislation on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown after a hectic week as the 118th Congress came…
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of …
1 day ago · The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system. The 76-20 vote on the Social Security Fairness Act eliminated two provisions of ...
US military conducts successful airstrikes on Houthi rebel forces in …
3 days ago · The U.S. military confirmed it conducted airstrikes in Yemen, saying it targeted a missile storage site and a command-and-control center operated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful strikes in a release Saturday, saying they were meant to "disrupt and degrade" Houthi operations.
IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.
4 days ago · The IRS said Friday it is sending a total of $2.4 billion in "special payments" to 1 million people, part of an effort to ensure that Americans who didn't receive all of their federal stimulus checks during the pandemic will get the money in their bank accounts.. The payments will vary by person, with a maximum amount of $1,400 per recipient, the agency said in …
What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that …
2 days ago · On one side we have New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, voice of the foreign policy establishment stuck in the mud, literally suggesting that the U.S. should try nation-building just one more time in another Middle Eastern country that would much rather we didn’t. This of course comes from the dude who told us that Mohammed bin Salman was the young lion who would reform the Arab world ...
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Dec 13, 2024 · A House-passed bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans just got a lifeline in the Senate. Senate Majority Chuck Schumer last week started the process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would eliminate two federal policies that keep a portion of Americans from getting their full Social Security benefits, including cops, fire fighters and ...
Biden’s Cabinet officials stand by statements of support as term …
Dec 17, 2024 · With just over a month left in office, top members of President Biden’s Cabinet are standing behind their past statements expressing support for his leadership and their belief that he is still fit for office — despite a year of controversy and debate over Biden’s ability to serve out his term.. Fox News Digital reached out to Cabinet officials and their departments, asking them if …
U.S. Embassy Closed After Putin’s Retaliation Threats - Yahoo News
Nov 20, 2024 · The State Department announced on Wednesday that the U.S. embassy in Kyiv would close after receiving “specific information” that Russia was planning a “potential significant air attack.” The department further advised all U.S. citizens in Ukraine’s capital to be “prepared to immediately shelter [in place] in the event an air alert is announced.” As …
Drone sighting temporarily shuts down runways at New York airport
Dec 15, 2024 · A frustrated Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for federal assistance after the latest drone sighting temporarily shut down an airport Friday night, the latest in a series of mysterious occurrences taking place across the country. Officials at Stewart International Airport, located roughly 60 miles north of New York City, said they shut down their runways for an hour after the Federal Aviation ...