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A growing gap in humanitarian funding is hurting world’s most vulnerable  

For nearly everywhere that’s at war, a growing gap in humanitarian funding along with mounting global crises is pushing the world’s most vulnerable people to the absolute brink.   

Newsom vetoes bill that would allow striking workers to get unemployment checks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have allowed workers on strike to become eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. In his note to the California State Senate, informing them of his decision, Newsom cited the state’s high UI debt and said the state is not collecting enough in taxes...

The doubtful convictions of Donald J. Trump

Trump is, in more ways than one, a man with no convictions — other than those that serve his own personal and political interests.

Christie’s jab at Jill Biden spotlights GOP problems with women

Chris Christie’s jab at First Lady Jill Biden during Wednesday night’s debate has sparked bipartisan condemnation and spotlighted the GOP’s messaging problem with women. Christie, the former Republican New Jersey governor, was bashing teachers unions when he made a snide side comment, saying they are not advocating for children and that President Biden is “sleeping...

Haley draws Trump’s fury after strong debate showing

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is coming out of Wednesday night’s debate with a fresh burst of momentum, but members of the party say she still faces a steep hill in toppling former President Trump. Haley's Wednesday night performance in Simi Valley, Calif., was lauded by Republicans after she targeted several of her contenders, including...

Shutdown averted: Political winners and losers

The House and Senate cleared a “clean” stopgap spending bill on Saturday, averting a government shutdown and capping off a chaotic three weeks in the Capitol that brought Washington hours away from a lapse in funding. The continuing resolution funds the government at current spending levels until Nov. 17 and provides $16 billion in disaster relief....

Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle reportedly floated as potential replacements for Dianne Feinstein

Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle are reportedly being floated as potential replacements for Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death.

‘Dog and pony show’: Veterans struggle to obtain cancer benefits one year after massive burn pit legislation

One veteran was denied benefits twice for his cancer, even though it was supposed to be covered by a massive bipartisan burn pit bill. Here's the reason the VA gave.

High-profile Supreme Court cases to watch in 2023-24

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several important cases in 2023-24 on such topics as abortion, opioids, social media regulation and more.

Supreme Court prepares for new term by looking back, with likely impact on 2024 elections

The Supreme Court's new term will involve decisions on key issues that have created a divide among political candidates and voters in the 2024 presidential election.

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