House Republicans Will Try to Rescind I.R.S. Funding
Their first legislative move will seek to cut billions in funding that Democrats passed last year to help the agency crack down on tax cheats. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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What’s in the New House Rules Package? Here’s a Breakdown
The rules package Republicans pushed through on Monday allows a single lawmaker to force a vote on “vacating” the speaker’s chair. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Death Penalty in California Is a Puzzle for Gov. Gavin Newsom
Seeking to shut down the nation’s largest death row, the governor is proceeding with a mix of conviction and caution. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read…
Biden Lawyers Found Classified Material at His Former Office
The White House said it was cooperating with a Justice Department review of the matter. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
McCarthy Races to Line Up Votes for House Rules Package
Some rank-and-file Republicans balked at a package of proposed changes to House rules that would enshrine concessions the speaker made to win support from ultraconservative members. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Supreme Court Evaluates Scope of Attorney-Client Privilege
The justices struggled to decide how to deal with documents that include both legal and business advice. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Kevin McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker, but at a cost
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the US House of Representatives early on Saturday (7 January), after making extensive concessions to a group of right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the party’s ability to govern. The 57-year-old Californian suffered…
Macron’s pension reform plans gets right-wing backing
Right-wing party Les Républicains confirmed it will back the much-delayed pension reform promised by President Emmanuel Macron, meaning that after months of uncertainty, it could now be passed with a parliamentary majority. The pension reform bill, among Macron’s key campaign…
Soaring fuel prices cause headaches for Italian government
Italian motorists are facing soaring fuel prices at the pump, but the government, which sets the currently very high excise duty and VAT, keeps pointing fingers at speculating resellers. The price of petrol, diesel and LPG – now €2.50
Czechs say farewell to president Zeman ahead of nail biter elections
The Czech Republic is saying goodbye to the decade-long era of controversial Czech President Miloš Zeman, known for his pro-Russian and pro-Chinese positions, and is hoping for a new democratic president. Before the end of his mandate and start of…