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Senate Democrats vow to make budget resolution vote painful for Republicans

(The Center Square) – Senate Republicans will kick off a vote-a-rama as soon as Wednesday evening on a budget resolution, unlocking a filibuster-proof way to fund ICE and Border Patrol. The resolution contains instructions for crafting a budget reconciliation bill that can include up to $140 billion in

UK inflation jumps as Mideast war propels energy prices

UK inflation jumps as Mideast war propels energy prices

Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said

'They're gouging us': Residents unionize after 2nd big rent hike at Missoula trailer park

The residents of yet another large trailer park in Missoula have formed a tenants union after their new out-of-state owners imposed a second big rent hike. "They're gouging us," said Katoonah Lodges resident Vicki Reynolds. "90% of the people who live here are

Central Mexico becomes an unexpected vacation hotspot

The New York Times recently named Querétaro, Mexico, as one of the 52 best places to go in 2026. Mexico City, Tijuana and Cancun may be the most well-known cities in the Republica Mexicana, but they only tell half the story. In the highlands of the Bajío, there are

Pope arrives in Angola on Africa tour overshadowed by Trump

Pope arrives in Angola on Africa tour overshadowed by Trump

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola on Saturday on the third leg of visit to Africa, lamenting that the tour had been marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump. Leo flew into the oil-rich country from Cameroon, where he ended his visit with a huge

Congress kicks off government funding process for 2027

(The Center Square) – Six months out from fiscal year 2027, U.S. lawmakers are making progress on the annual 12 appropriations bills that will fund the federal government. The House Appropriations Committee advanced the first two bills – one funding general government services and the other funding military construction and Veterans

'Please be patient': Belgrade braces for $58 million in traffic projects on congested streets

BELGRADE — Three major infrastructure projects are coming to Belgrade in the next several years, including a railroad underpass on Jackrabbit Road and a roundabout at Broadway and Main streets — downtown’s main intersection. An open house is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in the Belgrade Library Community Room