Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…
United States abstains from vote but does not use veto, allowing resolution to pass. Israel has reacted with fury after the United Nations Security Council…
The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza during Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional…
In short: Law enforcement sources say two properties belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs have been raided as part of an ongoing sex-trafficking investigation.It is not…
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages…
Floating farms allow turbines to be placed further out at sea, where wind speeds may be greater, unlike traditional wind farms which are fixed to…
Rishi Sunak has said that China represents the "greatest state-based threat" to the UK's economic security.The British prime minister made the comments as the deputy…
Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle to commemorate the victims of a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue on a day…
The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade, has become a hotspot of tension due to a surge in drone and missile attacks by…
Members reject text drafted by the US in advance of another vote. The United Nations Security Council has failed to pass a United States-drafted resolution…
A new national security law has come into force in Hong Kong despite growing international criticism that it could erode freedoms in the China-ruled city…
In short: Russia and China have voted against a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Both countries have veto power on the council.What's…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Russia and China have vetoed the US draft Security Council resolution at the UN headquarters in New York. The United Nations Security Council has…
Hong Kong's legislature has passed a new security law the government says is essential for stability.But activists have described it as the final nail in…
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency reportedly received an email Wednesday about a bomb threat at the Gocheok Sky Dome, where the Dodgers are set to…
In short: Crown prosecutors have dropped an allegation Alexander Csergo prejudiced Australia's national securityHis lawyers formally entered a plea of not guilty in court today.What's next? The…
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed a new national security law that expands the government’s power to crush dissent. The Safeguarding National Security Law passed…
Speaker Mike Johnson in just months has all but cemented his place among the weakest House leaders in its history. Alas, the Louisianan nonetheless holds…
The defence secretary was warned the Kremlin was aware of his travel plans, reports say. Source link
The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could eventually ban the social media platform TikTok in the country, in its…