House Republicans Grapple with Unified Budget Plan for Trump's Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington are working to unify the Republican conference behind a comprehensive budget plan that includes President-elect Trump's policy agenda before the April 3 deadline, facing significant challenges and potential delays due to internal divisions ...
House Republicans Grapple with Unified Budget Plan for Trump's Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington are working to unify the Republican conference behind a comprehensive budget plan that includes President-elect Trump's policy agenda before the April 3 deadline, facing significant challenges and potential delays due to internal divisions ...
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36% Bias Score
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions Over Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's ambitious policy agenda faces significant hurdles due to internal divisions within the Republican party over the extent of government spending cuts needed to offset proposed tax cuts, despite broad support for specific government programs.
Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions Over Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's ambitious policy agenda faces significant hurdles due to internal divisions within the Republican party over the extent of government spending cuts needed to offset proposed tax cuts, despite broad support for specific government programs.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
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Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
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Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%
Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.
Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%
Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.
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French Government Faces Budget Crunch Amidst Pension Reform Debate
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard is negotiating the 2025 budget with political groups, facing pressure from an impending deadline and the need to balance political stability with the country's fiscal challenges, particularly regarding the recently implemented pension reform and its projected €14...
French Government Faces Budget Crunch Amidst Pension Reform Debate
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard is negotiating the 2025 budget with political groups, facing pressure from an impending deadline and the need to balance political stability with the country's fiscal challenges, particularly regarding the recently implemented pension reform and its projected €14...
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Thuringia's New Coalition to Revise 2025 Budget, Addressing 165 Million Euro Shortfall
Thuringia's new government coalition plans to significantly revise the 2025 budget, aiming to address a 165 million Euro shortfall and additional 273 million Euro request from local governments, all while investing in the state's future.
Thuringia's New Coalition to Revise 2025 Budget, Addressing 165 Million Euro Shortfall
Thuringia's new government coalition plans to significantly revise the 2025 budget, aiming to address a 165 million Euro shortfall and additional 273 million Euro request from local governments, all while investing in the state's future.
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Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
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UK Budget Triggers Widespread Price Hike Plans, Plunging Business Confidence
A new UK budget has caused more than half of private sector firms to plan price hikes to offset tax increases, resulting in the lowest business confidence since the 2022 mini-budget and threatening further inflation and economic stagnation.
UK Budget Triggers Widespread Price Hike Plans, Plunging Business Confidence
A new UK budget has caused more than half of private sector firms to plan price hikes to offset tax increases, resulting in the lowest business confidence since the 2022 mini-budget and threatening further inflation and economic stagnation.
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Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
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48% Bias Score