D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the District is pressing Congress to reverse a $1 billion mid-year cut to the city's budget after it was signed into law as part of a federal stopgap bill this weekend. … [Read more...] about D.C. awaits House’s next move on restoring $1 billion in city funds
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U.S. and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world's busiest shipping corridors. … [Read more...] about U.S. and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
Trump signs government funding extension, warding off another shutdown
President Trump signed Republicans' yearlong government funding extension, avoiding a partial government shutdown, the White House said Saturday. … [Read more...] about Trump signs government funding extension, warding off another shutdown
Delayed SpaceX mission to to bring home stranded astronauts set to launch
The NASA mission to the International Space Station that will bring home two astronauts who have been stuck there for eight months is scheduled to launch Friday night, after technical difficulties and weather delayed a planned launch earlier this week. … [Read more...] about Delayed SpaceX mission to to bring home stranded astronauts set to launch
Supreme Court gets ready to decide if abortion providers can be denied Medicaid dollars
Planned Parenthood should not be using taxpayer dollars for political advocacy, abortions and providing gender transition drugs to minors, according to the lawyer who will make the case to the Supreme Court next month to remove the abortion provider from Medicaid benefits. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court gets ready to decide if abortion providers can be denied Medicaid dollars