California’s $12 billion budget deficit is not stopping state lawmakers from sending hundreds of millions for pet projects to their home districts this year, a decision that could shape the fate of at least two Democrats seeking higher elected office. In all, Golden State lawmakers spent at least $415 million on local projects to help […]

The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 13 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Dec. 10.  The second round of payments will go out on Dec. 17 for retirees born […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called President Donald Trump’s decision not to invite his country to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, Florida, ‘regrettable.’ He called the decision “punitive measures” based on a misunderstanding of his country, and said the choice was predicated on “misinformation” and “distortions.” “It is regrettable that despite the efforts and […]

President Donald Trump entered his second term in the White House with a firm grip on the Republican Party, muscling his agenda and Cabinet nominees through Congress. But Trump is now facing regular pushback from lawmakers and even more speculation that he will soon be a lame-duck president, a marked shift that GOP strategists and […]