Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline

Washington — Leaders in Congress released the final four measures to fund the government Tuesday, as lawmakers race to avoid another government shutdown at the end of the month.  Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs, after approving a three-bill funding package as part of the effort to end the

Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant speaks at USA House during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. Markus Schreiber/AP Photo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Jan. 20 that the relationship between the United States and Europe has “never been closer.” His comments come as President Donald Trump