news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeWASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections.The legislation, advanced in a late-night session that stretched into the early hours, would keep federal funds flowing through Dec. 11 at […]
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeThe Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses.Blanche, who was formerly Trump’s personal attorney, was confirmed […]
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire – KSL.com
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire KSL.com Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah AP News Two Killed in Firefighting Helicopter Crash Near Utah Wildfire The New York Times A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and […]
Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms – The Guardian
Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levelsThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill that will prevent a shutdown through the midterm elections, though it still must be approved by the House of Representatives.The continuing resolution (CR) passed by a 90-6 vote will keep […]
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeIran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen’s military attacked the country’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval in parliament.Iran’s politburo-like […]