US House Speaker McCarthy threatens to block funding for Chile waiver program
WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Friday threatened to use congressional appropriations to block funding
2023-06-17 06:45
Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus
Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us".
2023-06-17 06:17
China takes next step in currency globalization, with some HK stocks priced in yuan
By Samuel Shen and Georgina Lee SHANGHAI/HONG KONG China's gradual internationalisation of its currency will shift to its
2023-06-16 17:57
Explainer-What is Hong Kong's new dual HKD/RMB share counter?
By Georgina Lee and Winni Zhou HONG KONG The Hong Kong stock exchange will start offering yuan-denominated Chinese
2023-06-16 17:53
What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 09:46
Lawmakers wrangle over measures to address pilot shortage
A series of controversial proposals to address the airline pilot shortage is complicating Congress' consideration of a new slate of Federal Aviation Administration policies with one senator warning fellow lawmakers there will be blood on their hands if reduced pilot training causes a fatal accident.
2023-06-16 09:29
China calls European Parliament's Hong Kong resolutions 'publicity stunt'
By Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) -China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European
2023-06-16 09:18
U.S. House Republicans target deeper spending cuts, raising shutdown threat
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday adopted government spending targets for the next
2023-06-15 22:21
Dan Crenshaw Pulls Out Glass Eye After GOP Wins Congressional Soccer Match
Dan Crenshaw popped out his glass eye after the Congressional Soccer Match.
2023-06-15 12:54
Texas representative becomes first Black woman Democrat to play in Congressional Baseball Game
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett broke new ground Wednesday night as the first Black woman Democrat to play in the Congressional Baseball Game's 114-year history.
2023-06-15 09:19
US House Judiciary leader subpoenas documents from climate groups
By Ross Kerber A U.S. congressional leader on Wednesday issued a subpoena seeking information from climate activists over
2023-06-15 06:56
A 'knockdown' fight: How the House and Senate are plowing ahead to a spending crisis this fall
The House and Senate are careening toward a major spending standoff that could consume Congress this fall, raise the threat of a government shutdown and once again test House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to keep his narrow Republican majority behind him.
2023-06-15 04:53