U.S. President Donald Trump will sign the massive tax-cut and spending bill he championed on Friday at 5 p.m., the White House said on Thursday. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Andrea Shalal; Editing by Doina Chiacu;)
Colombia President Recalls Ambassador to US
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday he was withdrawing the country's ambassador to the United States Daniel Garcia for consultations, hours after Washington said it was recalling its top diplomat in the Andean nation. — (Reporting by Kylie Madry; Writing Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Sarah Morland)
Riverdale High School Coach Arrested for Allegedly Arranging to Meet Minor
A Riverdale High School track and field coach has been arrested on suspicion of arranging to meet a minor for sexual purposes, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Martin Munguia, 31, of Lemoore, was taken into custody by the school’s assigned resource deputy and booked into Fresno County Jail. His...
Trump’s Sweeping Tax-Cut and Spending Bill Wins Congressional Approval
President Donald Trump's tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law. The 218-214 vote amounts to a significant victory for the Republican president that will fund...
Presidential Election Reveals Big Shift in California Voting Patterns. Will It Last?
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For the last eight months, ever since Donald Trump walloped Kamala Harris to reclaim the presidency, Democratic politicians, political interest groups and media pundits of all stripes have debated what happened and why. Deep dives into who voted,...
US-Backed 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Envisions Gradual Return of Hostages, Official Says
The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict, an official familiar with the negotiations said on Wednesday. The plan is subject to approval by both parties involved in...
After Record Democratic Speech, House Republicans Begin Final Vote on Trump Tax-Cut Bill
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday launched a final yes-or-no vote on President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill after the chamber's top Democrat delayed action with a record-breaking speech that lasted more than eight hours. Republicans called the vote after a marathon overnight session in which they cleared a...
Stocks Hit Record, US Dollar Strengthens After Jobs Data
NEW YORK - Global stocks climbed to a record for a second straight session on Thursday and the dollar rallied after a stronger than expected U.S. payrolls report indicated the labor market may not be deteriorating rapidly. The Labor Department said nonfarm payrolls increased by 147,000 jobs last month after...
Jeffries Sets Record for Floor Speech Before Vote on Trump Tax Bill
U.S. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday broke the record for longest uninterrupted speech in the chamber while debating in opposition to Republican tax-cut bill. Jeffries spoke for over eight hours and 45 minutes and ended his remarks at 1:37 p.m. — (Reporting by Richard Cowan, Writing by...
Could Cuddly Colby Be the Darling Gem for You?
From his super soft topaz-and-ivory coat to his easy and affectionate personality, sweet 1-year-old Colby is a tabby-man classic! He’s never met a toy he didn’t enjoy, and games and romps with his look-alike sister, Coral, put bouncy fun in every day. His long, springy white legs make him fast...