Germany Edging Closer To Government
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, came a step closer to having a new government Thursday some 10 days after the German center-left Social Democrats won parliamentary elections.
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McConnell offers support for short-term extension of debt ceiling, compromise with Senate Democrats
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday offered a short-term suspension of the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid the U.S. defaulting on its debt in the coming day, resulting in a potential economic crisis.
Abortion provision latest roadblock in Democrats’ negotiations on spending bills
President Biden now says he’s prepared to sign the proposed $3.5 trillion social-spending bill whether the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding for abortions, makes it into the package or not.
Top Democratic Operative Bill Burton Advising Facebook Whistleblower
The Facebook whistleblower who revealed herself in a 60 Minutes interview is getting strategic communications guidance from a top Democratic operative, according to a source with direct knowledge of the relationship, which was confirmed by another half-dozen sources with indirect knowledge of the partnership.
Biden failing to unite party around massive infrastructure and welfare spending packages
President Biden, who won the White House boasting that he was a sophisticated negotiator in Washington, was failing Thursday to overcome a legislative impasse within his Democratic Party over his $3.5 trillion social welfare package and his $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
House Democrats narrowly pass legislation to suspend debt ceiling
House Democrats on Wednesday narrowly passed a stand-alone bill to suspend the debt ceiling, likely averting a government shutdown Thursday but leaving open the possibility that the U.S. could default on its debts next month.
Tough Coalition Talks Underway in Germany
Tough coalition talks have begun in Germany after the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) claimed a narrow victory in Sunday’s federal election. They defeated the conservative block of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.
Panel OKs Dems’ $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda
Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget Committee on Saturday, but one Democrat voted “no,” illustrating the challenges party leaders face in winning the near unanimity they’ll need to push the sprawling package through Congress. The Democratic-dominated panel, meeting virtually, approved the measure on a near party-line vote, 20-17. The passage marked a necessary but minor checking of a procedural box for Democrats by edging it a step closer to debate by the full House. Under budget rules, the committee wasn’t allowed to significantly amend the 2,465-page measure, the product of 13 other House committees.
Republicans block bill that would keep government open, suspend debt ceiling
Republican senators on Monday night blocked a measure that would keep the government running and would suspend a ceiling on debt, frustrating but not stamping out their Democrat colleagues’ efforts to avert a shutdown.
Germany’s Leftists Beat Merkel’s Conservatives In Election
Germany’s center-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal parliamentary election in a significant political turnaround. The outcome came as a setback for the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.
Dutch Government Secretary Fired For Criticizing Corona Pass
Fresh questions have been raised about the perceived crackdown on freedoms in the Netherlands after Mona Keijzer was sacked as state secretary of economic affairs in the Dutch government for criticizing the corona admission pass.
‘Germany’s Merkel Conservative Block Losing Elections, Leftists Win’
In a postwar political turnaround, Germany’s center-left Social Democrats (SPD) were moving towards election victory, as projected results appeared bleak for the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel.
China Sends Fighter Planes Into Taiwan’s Defense Zone
China sent 24 fighter planes, including two capable nuclear bombers, towards Taiwan on Thursday after the self-governing island said it plans to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group, the Taiwanese military said.
US House votes overwhelmingly in favor of Iron Dome funding, trounces Squad
The House Democratic leadership on Tuesday nixed funding for the defense system from its government spending and debt ceiling hike bill after a group of progressive lawmakers threatened to block the legislation unless the military aid was withdrawn.
Democrats say they have a deal on tax increases
Congressional Democrats and the White House have reached an agreement on a “framework” to pay for a massive social welfare spending package, party leaders said Thursday.
Liberal Jewish US legislator to introduce ‘Two-State Solution Act’
A liberal Jewish lawmaker on Thursday is set to introduce a bill that would make the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict official United States policy, Politico reports.
$1 billion in Iron Dome funding introduced in Congress as separate bill
US Democrats introduced standalone legislation late Wednesday to provide Israel with $1 billion for its Iron Dome missile defense system after the funding was struck off a government spending bill amid pressure from progressive lawmakers.
House passes government funding and debt limit increase destined to hit Senate filibuster
The House passed a stopgap government funding bill paired with an increase in the federal borrowing limit that will likely face a GOP filibuster in the Senate.
Biden Says Two-State Solution Is ‘The Only Way’ to End Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a sovereign and democratic Palestinian state is the “best way” to ensure Israel’s future.
House Democrats pull $1 billion in Israel Iron Dome funding to pass measure to fund government
Democratic Party leadership in the US House of Representatives removed about $1 billion of funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system on Tuesday.