McCarthy’s concessions spur fears of potential default, government shutdown
The concessions Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) agreed to in a bid to appease conservative rebels sets up showdowns this year with Senate Democrats and...
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announces decision on governor’s race: Report
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says he will not be running for governor, according to a report from KPEL....
Immigration, attorney-client privilege: The next 7 cases before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will return on Monday to hear its first oral arguments of 2023, considering cases that could impact attorney-client privilege, labor laws...
Kevin McCarthy secures Speakership after historic floor battle
He got the gavel.
Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) became the 55th Speaker of the House in the midnight hour on Saturday, ending a historic four-day, 15-ballot...
ALP pushes to change pet rules in NSW rental properties
There would be a shake-up to pet ownership rules in New South Wales rental properties if Labor wins the upcoming state election.
Currently, renters can...
2023 is here — and big questions on student debt still...
(NerdWallet) - From repayment policy changes to a sweeping one-time debt forgiveness plan, 2022 proved to be a high-profile year for student loans.
But questions...
Albanese and Marles ‘very confident’ AUKUS subs deal will be smooth...
Australia is on track to announce plans to buy new nuclear powered submarines from the US and UK, despite scepticism in Washington.
Prime Minister Anthony...
Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers
(The Hill) - The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it...
AUKUS submarine deal sails into a storm as US pollies say...
Australia insists the AUKUS pact is on track despite US senators saying their submarine manufacturing base is at “breaking point” due to the extra...
New Louisiana law requires age verification to see porn sites
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- A new law in Louisiana focuses on cracking down on age verification on porn websites to protect children.
The...
