New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared that the torrential downpours and flash flooding in New York City were a result of climate change and may be the “new normal.” Nearly eight inches of rain fell, causing major disruptions to the subway and commuter rail services. Hochul declared a state of emergency and warned of...
Read MoreUS government shutdown looms as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal to avoid closure. Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy proposes a last-minute stopgap measure to keep the government open for another 45 days at current spending levels, but without aid for Ukraine, a major point of contention for Democrats. If the bill passes, hardline Republicans...
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Read MoreThe House of Representatives has approved a 45-day funding bill to avoid a federal government shutdown. This comes after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage. The bill would increase federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting President Joe Biden’s request, but would leave behind aid...
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