The French government has secured parliamentary approval for its 2026 budget, ending a months-long impasse after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered a series of no-confidence motions. The passage followed strategic concessions to the Socialist party, a key swing bloc.
Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.
The swearing-in of Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) on Monday tightens the House margin to 218-214, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with virtually no room for error on key votes, starting with this week's critical government funding bill.
With voter registration closing Monday night, Texas gears up for a pivotal March primary. East Texas Democrats express cautious optimism about statewide prospects, while Republicans remain confident in their stronghold as key races take shape.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to provide depositions to the House Oversight Committee, in a last-minute move to avert a congressional contempt vote scheduled for this week.
A new national survey reveals a significant majority of American voters believe the rollout of artificial intelligence is happening too rapidly, coupled with profound doubts about federal regulators' capacity to oversee the technology effectively.
With a partial government shutdown entering its third day, the House prepares to vote on a Senate-crafted funding deal. While Speaker Johnson eyes a Tuesday resolution, deep partisan divisions over Homeland Security funding and procedural hurdles threaten to prolong the stalemate, leaving thousands of federal employees working without pay.
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.
Disney's board is set to convene next week to vote on a successor for CEO Bob Iger, who is now expected to depart before his contract ends in 2026, aiming to give his replacement a 'fresh start'.
Plug Power has adjourned a key shareholder vote to February 5th, as it struggles to secure sufficient turnout to approve a measure that would double its authorized shares to 3 billion, a move the company calls essential for its financial stability and growth plans.
After months of political gridlock and a series of no-confidence votes, France's parliament is poised to adopt the contentious 2026 budget. The survival of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government hinges on Monday's vote, marking a critical juncture for the nation's fiscal and political stability.
As Thailand heads to the polls, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul—a master political operator known for his ability to navigate crises—seeks to retain power. His tenure has been marked by strategic reversals, controversial policies, and the delicate balancing of conservative elites and public expectations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has modeled a scenario where the AI-driven capital spending boom fails to deliver productivity gains, projecting a potential 53% plunge in global equities and a 35% hit to its own portfolio value.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to provide depositions to the House Oversight Committee, following the panel's move to hold them in criminal contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have reversed course and agreed to provide testimony to the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, following the panel's move to hold them in contempt.
In a detailed business update, Plug Power's CEO Andy Marsh made a direct appeal to shareholders to approve an increase in authorized shares, framing it as essential for meeting financial obligations and funding future growth. He warned that failure to pass the proposal would force the company to pursue a reverse stock split—a move he believes historically damages shareholder value.
Despite successful ballot initiatives in several states, the path to securing abortion access remains fraught with legal challenges and legislative pushback, as seen in ongoing battles from Missouri to Arizona.
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, opens in Oslo, exposing a profound crisis for the Norwegian monarchy as he faces charges including rape and assault.
