Not Having a House Speaker Is Threatening These Key Areas
Work in Congress has ground to a halt as Republicans search for a new speaker, threatening Ukraine aid and delaying consequential business legislation.
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Trump Fights 2020 Election Case With Presidential Immunity Claim
Donald Trump is arguing that he’s entitled to immunity against federal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election because he was president at the time.
Sunak’s Political Makeover Includes Leaning Into Indian Heritage
The British prime minister is the first premier of Asian descent and also the the richest in history. He’s keen to talk about the former.
Kaiser Talks Stall at Union Strike’s Midpoint, SEIU Head Says
Collective bargaining talks have broken down between Kaiser Permanente and its staff union amid the largest health-care strike in US history, a top union official said.
Biden Says He Tried to Stop Plan to Add to Trump Border Wall
President Joe Biden said he sought to redirect funds to build a border wall but was unsuccessful — as his administration announced plans to add roughly 17 miles of barriers along the Rio Grande in Texas.
Record Heat Unleashes Deadly Floods From New York to Libya
Thousands killed as soaring temperatures lead to heavier rainfall
SpaceX Paid Her $92,000 While Men Got $115,000, Suit Says
SpaceX was accused in a lawsuit of discrimination for allegedly paying women and minority employees less than their male and White co-workers.
Daly Says Fed Can Hold Rates Steady If Job Market, Inflation Cool Further
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said policymakers can hold interest rates steady if the labor market and inflation continue to cool or financial conditions remain tight.
Fed’s Barkin Says Yield Surge Reflects Strong Economic Data, Heavy Supply
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said surging US Treasury yields reflect strong economic data as well as heavy supply, adding that it’s a return to a more normal rate seen in prior years.
Azerbaijani Snub of Macron Casts Shadow Over Peace Push
Azerbaijan’s refusal to attend a summit orchestrated by Emmanuel Macron is casting doubt on the French president’s diplomatic effectiveness in reaching peace agreements, as relations between Baku and Paris sour rapidly.
