The move is the latest escalation between Washington and Bogotá. The United States on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the latest escalation of tensions between Washington and Bogotá over drug trafficking and other issues of bilateral importance. In a press release, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the left-wing leader “has allowed drug cartels to … Read more
The 88-year-old exhibited “early stages of dementia,” according to an internal police report obtained by a local television station, which her office denied. Toggle menu Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed out of thousands of dollars, DC police says The 88-year-old exhibited “early stages of dementia,” according to an internal police report obtained by a local television … Read more
The NBA commissioner is being called to explain what the league is doing about the arrest of Portland coach and Miami player. Congress wants answers from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the investigation into gambling and game-fixing that has cast a shadow over the league. The House Committee on Commerce, which has jurisdiction over sports, … Read more
JERUSALEM — U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Thursday Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation, saying it amounted to an “insult.” Vance’s scathing remark came as his visit wrapped up Thursday and after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would now be traveling to Israel. Vance’s words and the intense diplomacy indicate … Read more
It’s Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Without a fix, many federal employees will not be getting paid tomorrow, the first full paycheck they’ll miss as a result of the shutdown. The Senate on Thursday failed to advance a pair of … Read more
The Senate has failed to advance a pair of competing measures to pay at least some federal employees during the government shutdown, a day before more than a million workers are set to miss a paycheck. One of the failed bills was a Republican-backed measure to allow employees who are deemed essential to receive a … Read more
The International Chess Federation is investigating a Russian grandmaster for allegations of cheating he leveled at fellow elite players, including 29-year-old U.S. grandmaster and YouTube sensation Daniel Naroditsky, who died earlier this week. The world governing body for chess, known as FIDE, said Wednesday that it was looking into statements Vladimir Kramnik made “both before … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even before the No Kings rallies kicked off last weekend, some Republicans cast the protests in a sinister light. House Speaker Mike Johnson called them “Hate America” rallies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that they would attract “the most unhinged in the Democratic party.” Instead, the rallies were most notable for a … Read more
By the end of this week, nearly 42 million people in the U.S. who get federal food assistance are in danger of seeing their benefits disappear because of the ongoing federal shutdown. About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. One of … Read more
Insiders say chancellor is planning a tax raid on partnership structures that could raise £1.9bn Lawyers, accountants and doctors could be hit in the budget if Rachel Reeves ends an exemption on employer national insurance contributions for partnerships. The chancellor has repeatedly warned that those with the “broadest shoulders” should pay their fair share of … Read more