Tag: National governments
Feds will keep definition of metro at 50,000-person minimum
ORLANDO, Fla. — Facing criticism from small cities that feared losing status and funding, the federal government said Tuesday that it won’t raise the...
Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, criminal charges say no
CHICAGO — Plotted to block the certification of Joe Biden's election victory: Check. Discussed bringing weapons into Washington to aid in the plan: Check....
Democrats eye immigration action in budget, but outlook hazy
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats and immigration advocates are staring at their best chance in years to overcome Republican opposition and give millions of people...
Democratic donor’s trial centers on alleged injection fetish
LOS ANGELES — The men Ed Buck lured to his apartment for “party and play” found themselves in a situation of life and death,...
High court ruling gives immigrants facing deportation hope
BOSTON — Just a few short months ago, Lucio Perez moved out of the western Massachusetts church he’d lived in for more than three...
Judge agrees to free QAnon believer charged in Capitol riot
A federal judge agreed on Tuesday to free an Iowa man from jail more than six months after his videotaped confrontation of a police...
Trump lawyers might be penalized over Michigan election case
DETROIT — A federal judge is considering whether to order financial penalties or other sanctions against some of former President Donald Trump's lawyers who...
No clear winner in Bulgaria’s general elections
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s early election ended without a clear winner, the central electoral commission said on Monday with 95 % of the ballots...
EU puts on hold digital levy plans in face of US criticism
BRUSSELS — The European Union has put on hold work on plans for a digital levy for the moment to concentrate on finalizing the...
Spain aims EU funds for boost to electric car industry
MADRID — The Spanish government will invest 4.3 billion euros ($5.1 billion) from its share of European pandemic recovery funds to revamp its automobile...
