Speaker Johnson Says He’ll Try to Pass Stopgap Spending Bill Despite Opposition

WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Sept. 17 that his conference would stick with a temporary government funding proposal that includes an election security bill, which Democrats oppose, prolonging a Congressional impasse that could result in a government shutdown. House Republicans have demanded that a continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government after

Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain

With $5.6 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency fraud, how can you protect yourself? | On Your Sid With $5.6 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency fraud, how can you protect yourself? | On Your Sid 04:31 Former President Donald Trump on Monday announced his latest business venture, a cryptocurrency platform called World Liberty Financial that will

Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious letters, some of which contained an unknown substance, sent to election officials nationwide, the agencies confirmed Tuesday. The Associated Press reported powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and state election offices in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, citing