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Washington’s infrastructure deal puts bipartisan credits in playThe White House is pressing Congress to advance a bipartisan infrastructure bill featuring fresh tax credits for roads, bridges, public transport, water…
NATO allies split over defence spending targets ahead of summitAhead of the summit, NATO members are wrestling over a headline goal of 5% of GDP for defence and security spending by 2035. The proposal would lift the…
Supreme Court to hear challenge over Arizona voter ID lawThe United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to Arizona’s voter identification rules, setting up a significant test of how states may balance…
House Inquiry Targets Transparency in Pandemic SpendingA House of Representatives panel has opened an inquiry into federal pandemic spending transparency, examining how emergency funds were committed and whether…
Pentagon review suggests deeper troop cuts in Europe by 2026A Pentagon review is testing options for a substantially smaller US military presence in Europe, with potential changes by 2026. The assessment goes beyond…
Mail-in ballots set up fresh legal fights in US battlegroundsElection officials in key swing states are bracing for legal fights over how mail-in ballots are received, verified and counted as another closely watched…
Geneva talks stall as sanctions take centre stageGlobal powers weigh new sanctions as ceasefire talks stall in Geneva, with diplomats seeking a response that can reward restraint without shutting the door to…
Property theft declines in Australia’s major citiesCrime statistics show a decline in property theft across major cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, according to the broad…
A fairer deal for every Australian schoolProposals for a school funding formula overhaul are moving through state legislatures and education ministries, forcing a debate about how base funding and…
Homelessness prevention program expands rental assistanceAn expanded homelessness prevention program is directing more short-term rental assistance to households facing a serious risk of losing their home. The aim is…