Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of…
UK passes ban on cigarette purchases for anyone born after 2008
LONDON (AP) — Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that…
Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation violates EU law, court finds
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian legislation banning the availability of LGBTQ+ content to minors violates European Union law…
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Four candidates to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations will audition for…
Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April…
House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from…
Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for reckoning in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.…
Protesters in Slovakia rally against Prime Minister Fico’s voting plan
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands of protesters in Slovakia ’s capital and elsewhere in the country rallied on…
Republicans adopt new strategy for funding Homeland Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for fully funding the…
Carney suspends Canada’s fuel tax in response to Iran war
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday suspended the fuel tax in response to the…
Chagos Islands deal on hold as US pulls support for transfer
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s agreement to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands that are home to a strategic U.K.-American…
Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to enhance public safety, prevent gun violence and support law enforcement
Governor Spanberger’s Office announced Friday that the governor signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first…