Congress has until midnight tonight to avert a government shutdown. WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats on March 14 are expected to help Republicans pass a House-approved bill to keep the government open, hours before a shutdown is set to begin. After speculation about its fate in the upper chamber, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that he would
The workers will be cut in the next 30 days through a voluntary early retirement program, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told Congress on Thursday that he has signed an agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to work with the
Kristi Noem signed a memorandum on Feb. 27 that said the agreement was non-binding and rescinded, according to the suit. Several unions on March 13 sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), asserting that they violated federal law and constitutional rights with the ending of collective bargaining for TSA agents.
President Donald Trump is moving to establish a new executive office and regulations to encourage growth in the United States domestic shipbuilding industry as the nation contends with China’s rise. The United States Office of Shipbuilding will coordinate actions to bolster the nation’s foundering shipbuilding industry as the administration simultaneously issues heavy fees on commercial
President Donald Trump is moving to establish a new executive office and regulations to encourage growth in the United States domestic shipbuilding industry as the nation contends with China’s rise. The United States Office of Shipbuilding will coordinate actions to bolster the nation’s foundering shipbuilding industry as the administration simultaneously issues heavy fees on commercial
The House overwhelmingly passed its own version last month. The Senate advanced on March 13 a bill that would classify fentanyl-related substances as a top-tier narcotic, leading to tougher penalties for those behind criminal offenses related to the drug. The tally to invoke cloture on the HALT Fentanyl Act was 84-15. The bill, introduced by
Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel have caused a political and media storm in Australia. Coalition Shadow Trade Minister Kevin Hogan says Australia should leverage its vast critical mineral stores to continue negotiation with the Trump administration over tariff exemptions. The comments come after the White House confirmed Australia would not be exempt