Tag #Political Gridlock

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Spanish Parliament Rejects Key Social Protection Decree, Affecting Millions

The Spanish parliament's rejection of Royal Decree-Law 9/2024, a social protection measure, has immediately reduced the income of millions due to cuts in transport subsidies and pension revaluations, highlighting political gridlock.

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US Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms as Congress Faces January 16th Deadline

The US will reach its $36 trillion debt limit on January 16th, prompting Treasury to use temporary measures until March 14th, when Congress must raise or suspend the limit to avoid a potential default and global economic crisis; internal divisions within the Republican party complicate this process.

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US Debt Ceiling Reinstated, Delaying but Not Avoiding Looming Crisis

The US debt ceiling was reinstated at nearly \$36.2 trillion on Thursday, delaying the need for extraordinary measures to avoid default until mid-January, creating a political challenge for Republicans in Congress who must resolve it before a potential first-ever default.

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US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Trump-Musk Political Crisis

A US government shutdown is likely before Christmas due to a failed year-end spending bill, triggered by Elon Musk's social media actions and President-elect Trump's unsuccessful demand for increased debt spending authority, creating political chaos and uncertainty.

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US Government Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Face Friday Deadline

Failure to pass a federal spending bill by Friday evening will trigger a US government shutdown, impacting hundreds of thousands of federal employees and numerous government services, with the potential for significant economic repercussions if prolonged.

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Trump and Musk Block Spending Bill, Risking Government Shutdown

President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a \$100 billion bipartisan spending bill, risking a government shutdown and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, creating a major crisis before Trump's second term begins.

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German Bill to Protect Emergency Responders Fails in Negotiations

Negotiations in Germany on a bill to better protect police, emergency services, and volunteers have failed due to disagreements on sentencing, leaving planned legal enhancements, including provisions for ambushes and Taser use by federal police, stalled until after the election.

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Minnesota House Democrats Threaten Boycott Amidst Election Dispute

Minnesota House Democrats are threatening to boycott the first two weeks of the legislative session starting January 14, leaving Republicans without the quorum needed to govern due to a court ruling that deemed a newly elected Democrat ineligible, giving Republicans a temporary one-seat advantage un...

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Musk's Influence Averts US Government Shutdown

A last-minute spending bill, heavily influenced by Elon Musk's social media campaign, averted a US government shutdown, highlighting divisions within the Republican party and the rising power of tech billionaires in politics.

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US House Rejects Plan to Avert Government Shutdown

The US House of Representatives rejected a Republican-backed alternative plan to avoid a government shutdown after a bipartisan bill was defeated due to opposition from conservatives, including Elon Musk, leaving the government facing a potential shutdown by midnight Friday.

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Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025

Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.

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Trump, Musk Block Spending Bill, Plunging Washington into Crisis

President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a \$100 billion short-term spending bill, creating a potential government shutdown and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, showcasing a preview of the chaos expected during Trump's second term.

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