Democratic Leader says Trump is marching US into a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are “marching…
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DS618: European Union — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia Indonesia expressed regret that the EU decided…
Government shutdown avoidable if Democrats ‘dial back’ demands, Thune says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but…
GOP leaders reject Democratic demands for bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in the House and Senate said Wednesday that they will reject Democratic demands…
UN official says conflicts, disasters and funding cuts a ‘perfect storm’ causing acute hunger
BANGKOK (AP) — A string of natural disasters and global conflicts, combined with drastic cuts to international aid…
WTO’s fisheries subsidy ban takes effect
GENEVA (AP) — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to…
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress acts
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more…
Bolivia’s election may spell the end of its long-ruling left. Here’s what to know
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — For most of Renan Aliaga’s adult life, a single name dominated the politics…
Bolivians pay the same for barely half the bread as inflation squeezes
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Juan de Dios Castillo, covered in flour and sweat, pulled a crisp roll…
Trump’s executive order gives political appointees control over all federal grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political…
Tesla awards CEO Musk millions of shares valued at about $29 billion
Tesla gave Elon Musk a stock grant of $29 billion on Monday as a reward for years of…
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Services exports in Europe and North America increased by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025,…