Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts
WASHINGTON — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Trump readied…
Czechs vote in elections that could usher in populist billionaire | Elections News
Self-described ‘Trumpist’ Andrej Babis has campaigned on pledges of welfare and halting military aid to Ukraine.Czechs are casting their ballots in a two-day general election,…
How to vote in California’s Nov. 4 special election
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Head to the secretary of state’s website to find out if you’re registered. You’ll need to enter a California driver’s license or ID…
Where to vote in 2025 special election: Drop box, ballot boxes and more
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> California’s special election is almost here, and there are many ways to cast your ballot. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot…
U.S. government faces first shutdown in almost 7 years
WASHINGTON — With a government shutdown looming, Democrats and Republicans angrily blamed each other and refused to budge from their positions Tuesday, unable to find agreement or…
Federal government shutdown anticipated after Senate funding vote
Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A lot of federal government employees might be laid off after the Senate votes on a continuing resolution to keep the…
Former VP Kamala Harris offers few regrets about failed presidential bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris offered a spirited defense of her short, unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, lamented the loss of voters’ faith in institutions and…
UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on the Gaza war.Published…
Iran slams ‘illegal’ vote as UN reimposes decade-old sanctions | United Nations
NewsFeedThe UN has reimposed sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were lifted as part of the nuclear agreement called the JCPOA. European powers led…
Eurovision to vote on Israeli participation in November | Music News
Several countries have demanded Israel be excluded due to its actions in Gaza, threatening to drop out of the competition.By Ted Regencia and News AgenciesPublished…
UNSC to vote on proposal to delay looming Iran sanctions | Politics News
UNSC resolution to delay action likely to fail; Iran warns deal with IAEA will be “terminated” if sanctions, due at midnight GMT, are reinstated.The United…
Senate confirms 48 sub-cabinet positions in single vote
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate confirmed 48 appointees of President Donald Trump, almost entirely made up of ambassador and sub-cabinet positions. The lone…
L.A. backs $2.6-billion Convention Center expansion
L.A. political leaders on Friday took what their own policy experts called a risky bet, agreeing to pour billions of dollars into the city’s aging…
ACA subsidies in play as House plans Friday vote on government funding
Sept. 19 (UPI) -- House Republicans expect to hold a vote Friday on legislation that would fund the government through Nov. 21, but a battle…
US Senate approves 48 Trump nominees in a single vote | Politics News
Mass approval of nominees follows rules change that make it easier to approve lower-level Trump nominations.Published On 19 Sep 202519 Sep 2025Click here to share…
Lawyer who sent L.A. whopping bill to get $4 million more
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a fivefold increase to its contract with a law firm that drew heated criticism for the invoices…
Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote
The Trump administration renewed its request Sunday for a federal appeals court to let him fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors,…
Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ healthcare demands
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer weathered backlash from Democrats earlier this year when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But he’s…
Black man shot at while waiting to go to work says South Carolina needs hate crime law
COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Jarvis McKenzie locked eyes with the man in the car, he couldn’t understand the hate he saw. When the man picked up a…
France’s prime minister loses confidence vote, toppling his government
PARIS — Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for…