Tag: politics
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA -- Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in...
Government shutdown at risk as Trump's demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
WASHINGTON -- A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump's sudden...
Alberta's premier responds to Trump's trolling by saying Canada's oil helps make America wealthy
TORONTO -- Alberta's premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump's trolling of Canada on Wednesday by saying the trade deficit with the country is...
US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds
WASHINGTON -- The Commerce Department's efforts to curb China's and Russia's access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need...
Trump brings chaos back to Washington by attempting to kill bipartisan budget deal
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses as he enters a closed-door strategy session with fellow Republicans as they work on a...
Wisconsin's tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation
MADISON, Wis. -- When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work in January, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest...