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House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after months of struggle
Politics
Amanda Smith
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel ...
Support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ protections dipped in 2023, survey shows
U.S.
Amanda Smith
The share of U.S. adults who support same-sex marriage and laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination has dipped in the last ...
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy to resign from Congress at end of year
Politics
Amanda Smith
The former US House speaker Kevin McCarthy will retire from Congress at the end of this month. Related: ‘A bully’: McCarthy accused ...
Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe
Politics
Amanda Smith
A leading member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus indicated trouble ahead for Mike Johnson, the new speaker, after the House on Tuesday ...
