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Infrastructure Spending Bill Moves Beyond House Committee ReviewA major infrastructure spending bill has cleared review by a committee in the US House of Representatives, moving the proposal closer to a full chamber vote.…
Midterm Voter Turnout Surges in Battleground StatesMidterm elections in the United States are drawing unusual attention as voters in closely contested states turn out in larger numbers. The contests will shape…
New Sanctions Package Targets Russian Energy ExportsA new round of sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy trade is designed to reduce the revenue supporting Moscow’s war effort while limiting disruption to global…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Data Privacy LegislationThe Supreme Court has heard arguments in a closely watched dispute over data privacy legislation, bringing questions about digital tracking, consumer consent…
Record mail-in ballot requests put local election systems under pressureLocal election officials in several parts of the United States are reporting an unusually high volume of requests for mail-in ballots. The increase is drawing…
Global health leaders turn to pandemic preparednessA global health summit focused on pandemic preparedness is expected to place a familiar problem at the centre of international discussions: the world has…
Proposed Immigration Bill Faces Bipartisan OppositionA proposed immigration bill is facing resistance from figures across Australia’s political divide, putting pressure on the government to clarify its purpose,…
New Climate Adaptation Plan Targets Coastal InfrastructureA new climate adaptation plan is placing coastal infrastructure at the centre of Australia’s response to rising seas, heavier rainfall, storm surges and more…
Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Hold Through MidyearThe Federal Reserve is giving financial markets a clearer indication that US interest rates may remain unchanged through the middle of the year. Policymakers…
Potential New Leadership in the Senate After Key Primary ResultsPrimary elections can alter the balance of power in Washington long before voters cast ballots in the general election. Recent high-profile contests have begun…