
US approves first-ever military aid to Taiwan through program typically used for sovereign nations
The Biden administration has approved the first-ever transfer of US military equipment to Taiwan under a program typically saved for sovereign nations, according to a notification sent to Congress on Tuesday.
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Aussie home price downturn over, to rise this year and next: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU Australian home prices likely bottomed much earlier than previously expected and will rise for
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2 Trump co-defendants ask judge to break apart Georgia election interference case and hold separate trials
Two Trump co-defendants in Georgia who requested speedy trials asked a judge Wednesday to formally separate their cases from the sprawling overall indictment, a move that would undercut Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' attempt to hold one massive trial for all 19 defendants in the election interference case.
1970-01-01 08:00

US intel: Ukraine war caused 'one of the most disruptive periods' for global food security
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused deep disruptions in the global food supply, raising prices and increasing the risk of food insecurity in poorer nations in the Middle East and North Africa, America's top spy agency said in an unclassified report released by Congress on Wednesday.
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House Oversight Republicans ask National Archives for documents related to Hunter Biden travel on Air Force Two
House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Rep. Byron Donalds, a GOP member on the committee, sent a letter to the National Archives and Records Administration on Wednesday requesting documents regarding Hunter Biden's use of Air Force Two and Marine Two while Joe Biden was vice president.
1970-01-01 08:00

Biden vows enduring federal response to Idalia and Maui fires -- and sends a warning to GOP
President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged enduring support for Americans affected by Hurricane Idalia and the Hawaii wildfires while making clear he's ready to blame congressional Republicans if there isn't enough funding for the response to a confluence of natural disasters.
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Biden cancels $72 million in student loan debt for borrowers who went to for-profit Ashford University
Even though President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program was blocked by the Supreme Court earlier this year, his administration is moving forward with more targeted student debt cancellations allowed under existing programs.
1970-01-01 08:00

New York AG's office alleges Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion in 1 year
Donald Trump inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion in one year, lawyers for the New York attorney general's office alleged as part of their civil fraud lawsuit against the former president, his adult sons and the Trump Organization.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gabon Junta Appoints Army Officer as Transitional President
Soldiers in Gabon appointed the head of the republican guard as the OPEC member state’s new leader, hours
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Millions of salaried workers would get overtime pay under Biden administration proposal
Some 3.6 million salaried workers would newly qualify for overtime pay under a proposed rule unveiled by the US Department of Labor on Wednesday. It would guarantee overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 a week, or about $55,000 a year.
1970-01-01 08:00

Short U.S. housing correction likely over; tight supply to keep prices high: Reuters poll
By Prerana Bhat BENGALURU A short U.S. housing market correction is now over, according to property analysts polled
1970-01-01 08:00

Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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