Ukrainian forces may have been forced out of the city of Bahkmut, but the battle for that strong point isn’t over. The Associated Press is reporting that from positions at the western […]
Bahkmut battle is not over
Debt ceiling bill signed by Biden
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – a compromise to prevent the default on the nation’s debt – was signed into law on Saturday by President Joe Biden. After passing […]
Senate passes debt ceiling bill
In a somewhat bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate voted 63-36 in favor of a bill that raises the debt ceiling and makes some cuts in federal spending. According to the Associated Press, […]
Debt ceiling bill passes House
UPDATE: The House of Representatives voted 314-117 to approve a debt ceiling and budget cut bill that would suspend the debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025. The bill now goes to […]
Debt ceiling deal to advance
Despite a revolt from some Republicans over the terms of the debt ceiling deal worked out between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, the final step toward final approval may […]
Deal made on U.S. debt limit?
It’s official. Or nearly so. According to the Associated Press, final agreement has been reached between President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to raise the federal debt ceiling […]
‘It’s time’ for a counterattack
The long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia invaders may be just about to begin. “It’s time,” wrote Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhni, Ukraine’s top military commander, according to The New York Times. “It’s time to […]
Debt limit deal getting closer
Progress appears to being made on negotiations to extend the federal debt limit and avoiding a default. According to the Associated Press, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy […]
Ukraine ‘could’ defeat Russians
Ukrainian forces could roll back Russian invaders in its upcoming counteroffensive and even drive them out of Crimea, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary army suggested on Wednesday. According to USA Today, […]
Meta hit with $1.3 billion fine
Meta, the company that owns Facebook and other social media giants, has been fined $1.3 billion – 1.2 billion euros – by the European Union for violating privacy rules and was ordered […]
