WASHINGTON — A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national…
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Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant…
Many Americans have come to rely on drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them.
WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn,…
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama’s president balks at the suggestion
PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to…
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from…
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…
Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government…
VW wage deal for 120,000 German workers avoids layoffs, plant closures
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen and its employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal…
Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last…
More student loans canceled in Biden’s final round of forgiveness before leaving office
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers through an…