How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history
Since 1995, the House has failed to pass a rule eight times, all during Republican-led House chambers -- until this year.
2023-09-22 04:27
South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'
Teachers called an ambulance after noticing "strange behaviour" from pupils in class.
2023-09-22 04:23
Zelensky says he had ‘very strong dialogue with senators’ after closed-door meeting over Ukraine aid
Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very strong dialogue” with senators after his behind-closed-doors meeting on Capitol Hill on Thursday 21 September. The president of Ukraine made a trip to Washington DC this week to shore up US support for his nation. During his visit, Mr Zelensky met with the entire Senate, but only a select few House leaders attended a meeting on the other side of Capitol Hill. “We spoke about support, about the situation on the battlefield, about our class. I can’t share with you all the details, but I think we had a very strong dialogue with senators,” he told reporters.
2023-09-22 04:18
Trump's Republican rivals jump on his abortion comments
Former President Donald Trump faced blowback this week from his Republican presidential rivals over his recent comments to NBC News on abortion, in which he called Florida's six-week abortion ban a "terrible mistake" and said that he'd be willing to work with both parties on the issue.
2023-09-22 03:59
New York attorney general sends cease-and-desist letter to group accused of voter intimidation
The New York attorney general’s office has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a group accused of confronting voters at their homes while claiming to be state election officials and falsely accusing people of committing voter fraud
2023-09-22 03:58
Migrant encounters at U.S.-Mexico border on pace to reach record highs in September
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY U.S. border authorities encountered more than 142,000 migrants at
2023-09-22 03:56
Prada explores lightness with translucent chiffon for summer 2024
Designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons achieved an unbearable lightness in a series of translucent chiffon dresses that gently cosseted the form, trailed by wispy strands of chiffon
2023-09-22 03:54
US Army, Marine Corps leaders confirmed; other military promotions still in limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed General Randy George to be the chief of staff of the Army
2023-09-22 03:19
Half a million children and families regain Medicaid coverage
Some 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid coverage reinstated after many states improperly terminated their enrollment because of a systems issue, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday.
2023-09-22 02:52
Trump urges government shutdown in unlikely bid to 'defund' his criminal prosecutions
(Reuters) -Former President Donald Trump has urged fellow Republicans in Congress to shut down the government to thwart the federal
2023-09-22 02:50
Indictment alleges man threatened mass shooting at Stanley Cup game in Las Vegas
A Nevada grand jury has indicted a man on felony charges that he threatened to carry out a mass shooting in June at a Stanley Cup Final hockey game on the Las Vegas Strip
2023-09-22 02:47
FAA issues alert to inspect some jet engines for unapproved parts
(Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert on Thursday warning that unapproved parts might be installed in certain General
2023-09-22 02:29