Tag: politics
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech over dispute in governing coalition
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The South African government's annual presentation of its budget was abruptly canceled Wednesday and rescheduled for next month...
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after DC plane crash: Poll
WASHINGTON -- Americans' confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year,...
Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska — comments...
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security...
The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans
WASHINGTON -- There's the executive in a U.S. supply-chain company whose voice breaks while facing the next round of calls telling employees they...
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations
BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's evolution into a major...