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Politicians could save taxpayers $93b if they did this one thing less
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (685+ words) August 17, 2026 — 5:00am Three-year federal election cycles are costing the economy billions of dollars and leaving governments with too little time to pursue difficult reforms, according to a report calling for fixed four-year parliamentary terms. The new study, released on Monday by…...
Brazil's Evangelical Caucus Blocks 2027 Budget Bill to Force Veto Overrides
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (607+ words) A procedural rule that puts vetoes ahead of spending has handed a religious bloc rare leverage over Lula. Brazil’s evangelical caucus has jammed the machinery of the federal budget, and it did so on purpose. By refusing to clear a…...
Trump-Appointed Regulator OKs Banking License for Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (173+ words) The Trump administration has granted preliminary approval for a cryptocurrency venture backed by President Donald Trump's family to operate a federally chartered trust bank, over the protests of Democrats who decried the decision as riddled with conflicts of interest. T…...
Crypto Clarity Act Risks More Delay As Recess Looms
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (171+ words) Will the Crypto Clarity Act pass before the August recess? Explore the latest updates and the political landscape surrounding it....
Schmitt Invites District 48 Residents to Share Ideas at Upcoming Town Halls
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (167+ words) wwbl.com Schmitt Invites District 48 Residents to Share Ideas at Upcoming Town Halls Indiana State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper is holding a series of town halls to hear from District 48 residents. Meetings begin later this month and continue into…...
Here’s Brunch, a pop-up, weekend email about the 2026 Election Cycle — 8.16.26
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (1669+ words) Good Sunday morning, and welcome back to “Brunch,” a pop-up newsletter about the 2026 Election Cycle and more. Late Saturday, Democrats shuffled their Primary lineup, pushing Iowa from the traditional top spot and making South Carolina the leadoff state, voting on Jan....
Ciscomani tours Cochise County, district to highlight federal funding requests
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (715+ words) SIERRA VISTA — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani spent part of Congress' August district work period touring communities across southeastern Arizona, using stops in Huachuca City and Benson to highlight proposed federal funding for a new fire truck and hospital improvements while…...
Victoria County commissioners to review tax rates, election plans Monday
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (431+ words) Published 10:00 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 Victoria County commissioners are scheduled to review proposed property tax rates, November election preparations and several public safety and infrastructure items during their upcoming Commissioners Court meeting. Commissioners are expected to review and discuss the county’s…...
Massachusetts woman launches hunger strike to protest Trump cuts
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (293+ words) Anti-hunger campaigner Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, has abstained from food for 15 days in an effort to urge Governor Maura Healey to expand funding for Massachusetts' dwindling food stamp assistance benefits. By consuming only water, electrolytes, and glucose pills, Wills-O'Gilvie aims to bring…...