Republican lawmakers are being urged by Speaker Mike Johnson to maintain decorum during President Biden's State of the Union address, following incidents of heckling during last year's speech.
Labour is demanding that the Tory party explain how they will pay for their plan to eliminate national insurance contributions, questioning the funding of this "reckless" move.
The State of the Union address, a modern tradition in which the president provides information and recommends measures to Congress, has a history dating back to George Washington in 1790, but has been influenced by technology and has not been delivered every year by every president.
The Canadian government has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with Michael Spavor, who was incarcerated in a Chinese prison for nearly three years, after he threatened to sue Ottawa and fellow prisoner Michael Kovrig, alleging that his arrest was due to information he unwittingly shared with Kovrig that was passed on to the Canadian government and its intelligence partners.
The lawyer representing Trump co-defendant Michael Roman testified before a Georgia state Senate committee, outlining her investigation into the Fulton County district attorney's romantic relationship with a special prosecutor and arguing that it creates a conflict of interest in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt, the youngest female senator and a rising star in the Republican Party, is set to deliver the GOP response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, leveraging her influence as an advocate for issues such as in vitro fertilization, immigration, and child protection.
Protesters abruptly interrupt Rep. Adam B. Schiff's victory speech, calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, as early results show him leading the primary for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
President Biden is determined to run for a second term and believes he is best positioned to beat Donald Trump, despite doubts about his age and capabilities, and his State of the Union address is an opportunity for him to showcase his achievements and appeal to voters.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is spending $3 million to hire a law firm to defend agency Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from impeachment, as House Republicans pursue impeachment for alleged refusal to comply with federal immigration law and lying to Congress about border security.
Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Srinagar amid increased security, marking his first visit to Kashmir since revoking its semi-autonomous status in 2019.
Georgia Senate Republicans are investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over allegations of misconduct, focusing on her romantic relationship with an attorney she hired for the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is bringing Ukrainian soldier Andrii Chevozorov, who lost a leg in a landmine explosion, to President Biden's State of the Union speech in an effort to pressure House Republicans to approve more aid to Ukraine.
The United States denied pressuring Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down, but is urging him to expedite the transition to an empowered and inclusive governance structure in order to address the security situation and pave the way for free and fair elections.
House lawmakers have passed a package of six spending bills, avoiding a government shutdown, with the legislation now going to the Senate for a vote.
The House Judiciary Committee's report reveals that the federal government engaged in broad and unjustified surveillance of Americans' private financial data, using terms related to political and religious expression as criteria, sparking concerns over civil liberties.
The House has passed a package of spending bills that provides funding for multiple government departments and agencies through the end of fiscal year 2024, avoiding a partial government shutdown, but a tougher spending fight lies ahead with the remaining funding bills.
A team managing a five-year development plan for East Jerusalem was disbanded this week following the dismissal of all its employees, causing concern about the future of the plan.
Hunter Biden has been invited to testify at a public hearing for the GOP impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, although it is unclear whether he will appear.
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, known for advocating for ethics reform at the Supreme Court, is facing an ethics complaint for supporting legislation that has benefited his wife's environmental consulting company.
The Anti-Defamation League presented Jared Kushner with its inaugural Abraham Accord Champions Award despite mixed reactions from the audience, highlighting the organization's commitment to ideological diversity.
The article argues against the idea that "letting voters decide" is a sufficient solution to hold powerful elites accountable, stating that it undermines the rule of law and potentially allows for the erosion of democracy.
Sussex County Commissioner William Hayden, a Republican, is facing calls for his resignation after being accused of lying about serving as a Navy SEAL, with political leaders and officials from both parties calling for him to step down.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has warned countries not to get too comfortable with the North American trade pact, known as USMCA, as renewal talks approach, highlighting potential challenges, including dairy disputes between the U.S. and Canada.
Pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has sparked controversy by circulating a poster suggesting violent attacks against Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma, leading to concerns over potential harm during an upcoming networking event.
Former Trump aide Mike Roman's lawyer testified before a state committee, revealing details about the secret romance between special prosecutor Nathan Wade and Georgia district attorney Fani Willis, alleging that the affair had financial implications in the racketeering case against Donald Trump.
Hector Medina of El Paso has been arrested for attempting to deceive George Santos into sending him money with the false promise to drop criminal charges against the former congressman, who himself is facing wire fraud charges and scandal.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has invited Hunter Biden and his former partners to testify at a public hearing on March 20 to investigate inconsistencies in their impeachment inquiry testimonies regarding Joe Biden's alleged abuse of public office.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer invites Hunter Biden and his business associates to testify at a public hearing to examine inconsistencies in their testimonies regarding President Biden's alleged involvement in his family's business dealings.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defends his request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that showing respect to guests is part of their culture and that it enhances one's dignity, while warning those plotting to destabilize his government.
The Tory Budget, despite its name, reflects a shift towards the left and offers no real alternative to Britain's slow drift into social democratic irrelevance, with policies that will have negative consequences for growth and living standards.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved three new directives in the oil and gas sector to introduce fiscal incentives, reduce contracting costs and timelines, and promote cost efficiency in local content requirements, with the aim of improving the investment climate and positioning Nigeria as the preferred investment destination in Africa.
The House is set to vote on a package of funding bills for fiscal 2024 to prevent a government shutdown, with the legislation needing Senate approval and facing opposition from Sen. Chris Murphy due to a controversial gun access provision.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is facing opposition and calls for resignation as he remains locked out of the country due to gang attacks and closure of the main international airport, while international leaders urge him to make concessions and expedite the transition to an inclusive governance structure.
The US government is spending nearly $1 million per month maintaining a luxury superyacht seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch, with federal prosecutors now seeking permission to sell the vessel that has cost the government about $20 million to date.
President Biden faces four significant challenges to his reelection campaign: concerns about his age, criticism of his handling of the economy, backlash over his alliance with Israel during the Gaza conflict, and the potential impact of third-party and independent candidates.
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska has declined an invitation to attend President Biden's State of the Union address, which included seating her next to the widow of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a decision considered by experts as lacking an understanding of the regional dynamics.
Two bills in Oklahoma would prohibit sleeping on state land that isn't a designated campsite, with supporters arguing it's for safety and opponents asserting that there are better solutions to address homelessness.
Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, declined an invitation to President Biden's State of the Union address due to a scheduling conflict and concerns about sitting next to the widow of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, while Yulia Navalnaya also declined the invite, citing exhaustion and the need to recover after her husband's death under suspicious circumstances.
A clash occurred between a group of legislators and security officials at the entrance of the National Cathedral site in Ghana, as the MPs demanded access for a media engagement despite no construction work being carried out.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the White House in the upcoming general election, despite Trump's previous insults and blame for the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
A clash between legislators and security officials occurred on the road leading to the site of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project when the MPs attempted to gain access for a media engagement, despite security officials explaining that no work was going on and it was a construction site.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader T. Harish Rao criticized CM Revanth Reddy for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing Reddy of betraying Rahul Gandhi and seeking the PM's blessings rather than Gandhi's.
A top U.S. sanctions official is set to warn Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International of the risks associated with doing business in Russia, urging them to take measures to protect themselves from trade related to Russia's military industrial base or risk being cut off from the U.S. financial system.
Former media adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, criticizes President Bola Tinubu's sons for loitering around the Aso Rock Villa and accuses them of being "jobless invalids" with no personal purposes in life.
Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu is traveling to Delhi to potentially strike a deal with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, after receiving an invitation from the BJP national leadership and amidst speculation of an alliance between the TDP, Jana Sena Party, and BJP.
Protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza interrupted Rep. Adam Schiff's victory speech after winning the California Senate primary, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime has shifted from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing it, targeting political opponents, rights groups, independent media, LGBTQ+ activists, and certain religious affiliations, turning Russia into a totalitarian state.
Kari Lake's false allegations of election fraud against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer have resulted in a defamation lawsuit, as she continued to spread unsubstantiated claims even after they were debunked by the courts, causing harm to Richer's reputation and personal safety.
The Chancellor's budget for 2024 includes cuts to national insurance contributions, the reduction of property capital gains tax, the abolishment of the non-dom tax status, and various other measures such as stamp duty relief and changes to child benefit charges.