SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…
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Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition…
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON — Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage…
Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading in an interview that’s…
Maine’s voter-approved limit on PAC contributions triggers lawsuit in federal court
PORTLAND, Maine — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits…
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
WASHINGTON — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social…
Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations…
Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri business groups announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit to try…
Fox News loses bid for Smartmatic voting-tech company’s records about Philippines bribery case
Smartmatic won’t be required to give Fox News a trove of information about U.S. federal charges…
TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
BUCHAREST, Romania — TikTok took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives…