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NYC Passes $116 Billion Budget With Boost to Migrant Legal Aid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reached a deal with the City Council on a $115.9 billion budget, adding new funding for legal services for migrants and more money for early childhood education.

2025-06-30 22:26 | Bloomberg

Is the VOA, DOA? With Kari Lake in charge of things, it might be

VOA is a major bone of contention for many lawmakers – which reared its head once again when Agency for Global Media Special Advisor Kari Lake spoke before a House committee.

2025-06-30 22:54 | Foxnews

The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington

Feeling out of step with President Trump’s G.O.P., Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon are deciding to retire.

2025-06-30 23:07 | Nytimes

Public invited to decide how MPs' pay should be set

Parliament's expenses watchdog wants around twenty people to take part in a review on MP salaries.

2025-06-30 17:07 | BBC

Senate Republicans Seek to Ease Solar and Wind Tax Credit Cutoff

A group of Senate Republicans is pushing a plan to soften an aggressive planned phase out of subsidies for wind and solar projects under President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending package.

2025-06-30 22:02 | Bloomberg

Fox News Poll: 6 in 10 are proud of US today – the most in more than a decade

Fox News survey shows American pride rebounding to 58%, the highest in over a decade, despite persistent concerns about the future, inflation, and government spending among voters

2025-06-30 22:00 | Foxnews

Here Are the Republican Senators Who May Revolt on Trump’s Bill

Senate Republicans can afford to lose no more than three of their own votes on the bill, but two already are opposed and others remained undecided.

2025-06-30 22:49 | Nytimes

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

2025-06-30 16:58 | BBC

US Plans to Boost Soy Exports to Italy and Form New Task Force

Italy will increase its imports of US soybeans as part of a new effort to rebalance trade between the two countries, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Monday after meeting with her Italian counterpart.

2025-06-30 21:37 | Bloomberg

Rep Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor

House Republican Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor, emphasizing his congressional record while refuting claims he hasn't supported President Trump.

2025-06-30 20:34 | Foxnews

ICE will require lawmakers to give a week’s notice before detention visits.

2025-06-30 22:49 | Nytimes

Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'

Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

2025-06-30 15:55 | BBC

What Are the Digital Services Taxes Drawing Trump’s Ire?

Digital services taxes targeting the revenue of big technology companies have returned as a flash point in President Donald Trump’s efforts to rewrite the rules of global trade.

2025-06-30 21:10 | Bloomberg

Multibillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme included giving people 'unnecessary' skin grafts: DOJ

DOJ unveils charges in historic healthcare fraud operation targeting more than 300 defendants, including 25 doctors, who sought to cheat Medicare and other programs out of $14.6 billion.

2025-06-30 20:26 | Foxnews

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader

U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.

2025-06-30 22:35 | Nytimes

Welsh Labour needs to focus on young people, say members

Young Labour party members say they feel their party is still the best fit for working class people.

2025-06-30 14:39 | BBC

Netanyahu Is Set to Meet Trump at White House on July 7

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, according to Israeli and US officials, as the administration urges its ally to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

2025-06-30 21:03 | Bloomberg

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump slams LA with lawsuit over ICE operations

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

2025-06-30 19:49 | Foxnews

Trump’s Task Force Seeks to Drop Some MS-13 Cases While Pursuing Abrego Garcia

The dueling moves reflected how federal law enforcement officers have at times been put in the position of pursuing the Trump administration’s shifting political agenda.

2025-06-30 20:50 | Nytimes

Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants

The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".

2025-06-30 07:52 | BBC

Thai Political Crisis Deepens as Shinawatras Face Legal Battles

Thailand’s most influential political dynasty is facing two high-profile legal battles, with an unfavorable outcome for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra likely to deepen a political crisis that’s already pushed her government to the brink of collapse.

2025-06-30 21:00 | Bloomberg

Trump may look to his daughter-in-law to defend Senate seat in key battleground

Sen. Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina, opening the door for Trump-aligned candidates, including Lara Trump and RNC Chair Whatley, as Democrats eye former Gov. Cooper.

2025-06-30 19:13 | Foxnews

Trump Appeals Ruling Blocking Executive Order Against Perkins Coie

The administration appears to have decided to press forward with its fight against top law firms despite numerous defeats.

2025-06-30 20:49 | Nytimes

Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.

2025-06-29 14:18 | BBC

Musk Lashes Out at Tax Bill Proponents, Threatens to Unseat Lawmakers

Elon Musk once again threatened to ramp up his political spending, this time targeting nearly every sitting Republican in Congress who has signaled support for President Donald Trump’s multi-trillion dollar tax bill.

2025-06-30 20:52 | Bloomberg

White House says Mamdani would 'crush' New York City if elected mayor

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump would try to work with Zohran Mamdani if he's elected mayor, despite his policies.

2025-06-30 18:39 | Foxnews

Why Is Trump Returning MS-13 Leaders to El Salvador? Takeaways From Times Reporting.

The agreement with Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, is undermining a long-running federal investigation into the gang, according to people familiar with the inquiry.

2025-06-30 19:34 | Nytimes

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.

2025-06-29 11:05 | BBC

Richest 20% Get an Average $6,055 Income Boost in Trump Tax Bill

The Senate’s version of President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cut bill will cost the bottom 20% of taxpayers an average of $560 a year while giving an average boost of $6,055 to those at the top end.

2025-06-30 20:28 | Bloomberg

Trump signs order lifting sanctions on Syria

White House executive order removes sanctions on Syria as President Trump meets with controversial new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose group overthrew Assad in March.

2025-06-30 18:33 | Foxnews

Trump Vowed to Dismantle MS-13. His Deal With Bukele Threatens That Effort.

Top gang leaders being sent back to El Salvador were part of a lengthy federal investigation that has amassed evidence of a corrupt pact between the Bukele government and MS-13.

2025-06-30 19:29 | Nytimes

Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.

2025-06-28 21:05 | BBC