Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump
The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight. Source: Original News
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Tankers Under Sanction Are Only a Subset of Fleet Moving Venezuelan Oil
The scope of President Trump’s blockade against ships carrying oil from Venezuela was not clear on Wednesday. Source: Original News
ICE Arrests Disrupt Schools, Prompting Fear Among Families
President Trump’s immigration crackdown has at times resulted in arrests near schools, setting off concerns among parents, educators and students. Source: Original News
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies
After the speaker denied them a vote on extending the subsidies, four Republicans from competitive districts joined Democrats’ bid to go around G.O.P. leaders and force action. Source: Original News
Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now
A three-judge panel voted unanimously to allow troops to stay in the capital for the duration of the appeal, citing the city’s unique legal status. Source: Original News
Warner Bros rejects $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday. Source: Original News
Starmer tells Abramovich to ‘pay up now’ or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians Source: Original News
Why this month’s inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed – driven partly by essentials. Source: Original News
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for slow response to problem gambling
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling Source: Original News
Weight-loss jab ads banned for exploiting body insecurities
Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums. Source: Original News