Government & Administration

5+ hour, 41+ min ago   (672+ words) Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year. European Union countries have…...

9+ min ago   (165+ words) "Raising taxes will not fix a spending problem," Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) tweets. "Washington has already pushed the national debt past $40 trillion, and continues borrowing." Sen. Rand Paul Warns Against Raising Taxes "Raising taxes will not fix a spending problem,…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago   (241+ words) CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu City Council is set to begin deliberations on Tuesday on the city government’s proposed?15.736-billion Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for 2027. Mayor Nestor Archival, chairman of the Cebu City Development Council (CCDC), has formally endorsed the proposed…...

16+ hour, 19+ min ago   (329+ words) The Ministry of National Defense announced that Infantry Specialist Sergeant Yusuf Güneş, who was serving under the command of the Land Forces Command, was martyred. In the Ministry's statement, it was stated: “Our comrade-in-arms Infantry Specialist Sergeant Yusuf Güneş, who…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (430+ words) More than 250 people attended a Washington event and planned meetings with lawmakers over a bill requiring bots to identify themselves and disclose their purpose. More than 250 people attended a Washington event tied to a push for legislation requiring automated systems…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago   (312+ words) Short-term help still has to be paid for. The options on the table are higher taxes, spending cuts or additional borrowing. Ahead of the budget, the Treasury has explored options to raise revenue - including a windfall charge on bank profits…...

59+ min ago   (1594+ words) HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will spend nearly 40% of its $50.8 billion budget on education this year. The size of that obligation, and its impact on children, teenagers, and college students across the commonwealth, make it an enormous part of annual spending talks. Unsurprisingly,…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago   (570+ words) ACTING Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon clarified that the proposed national budget does not represent readily available cash. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) clarified that the proposed national budget does not represent readily available cash, saying funding…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (87+ words) Election 2026: Christopher Luxon promises disciplined fiscal plan from National Newstalk ZB Chris Luxon says National's continuing to take the same fiscal approach, as it did under Sir John Key and Sir Bill English. National's fiscal plan - due out today - would…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (535+ words) Sen. John Kolb of Senate District 12 urges the public to "do their homework" before voting on Prop 1 during the General Election. Members of the Rock Springs City Council listen to Sen. John Kolb of Senate District 12 give legislative updates during…...