Belgium is committing €3 million to the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection and Just Transitions, Belgium’s Development Cooperation Minister Caroline Gennez announced, as Germany and Spain respectively committed €7 million and €10 million to the new fund ahead…
In a speech to the United Nations, President Biden is expected to promote his administration’s achievements around the globe even as he confronts challenges at home. Share full article At the United Nations this week, President Biden will argue that…
The agency will overhaul how it scrutinizes returns that claim the earned-income tax credit, which is aimed at alleviating poverty. Share full article In a letter on Monday, Daniel Werfel, the I.R.S. commissioner, wrote: “We are making broad efforts to…
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire. Share full article After briefly donning a suit and tie for his first…
Looking past the Republican primary, Donald Trump and his campaign are already gearing up for a possible rematch with President Biden. Share full article Former President Donald Trump is planning to address an audience of more than 500 union workers…
Republican leaders were hoping to pass the combination of spending cuts and border controls to show they were working to forestall a shutdown and pressure the Senate, but the bill’s prospects looked grim. Share full article 262 With Speaker Kevin…
The hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin supported Gov. Ron DeSantis’s campaign in Florida last year, but has not backed a Republican for president. Share full article Kenneth Griffin gave $5 million to Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida when he was…
The Florida governor created an election crimes unit that placated election deniers. It led to scores of “zany-burger” tips, and, according to one Republican, “Kabuki theater.” Share full article 108 Gov. Ron DeSantis kept his personal views vague, but repeatedly…
Mr. McCormick, who lost the Republican primary to Dr. Mehmet Oz last year, is said to be preparing to enter the race to challenge Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat. Share full article David McCormick, a former hedge fund executive, lost…
Ms. Wexton, a Democrat who disclosed in April that she has Parkinson’s, will not seek re-election after learning she has progressive supranuclear palsy, for which there is no effective treatment. Share full article Rep. Jennifer Wexton, Democrat of Virginia, said…