The House Republicans are using every trick in the book to stop future votes on getting rid of President Donald Trump's tariffs. They are really digging in their heels to support his policies. They managed to push through a key step in their budget plan, with a very close vote of 216-215. This plan
Emmett Hughes, a Huntington native, is all set to take the stage with his band at the Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame on April 13. This is a big deal for him. The performance will take place at 97 Main St. , Stony Brook, starting at 3 p. m. The event is open to the public, with f
Arizona has been the stage for a heated debate on health and nutrition. The state is pushing for changes in school lunches and food assistance programs. Two bills have gained traction: one aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches, and the other seeks to restrict the use of food stamps f
The push to ban filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz County is gaining traction, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This effort is not new. It has been around for over a decade. The main issue is that the current ban only covers unincorporated areas, leaving four cities where filtered cigarettes
The winter season in Wisconsin usually brings a flurry of activity to the state's economy. However, recent warmer winters have left many businesses struggling. This shift in weather patterns has led to a push for a new law to help these businesses stay afloat. Businesses that depend on winter activ
The political scene in Washington is heating up as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are considering ways to curb President Trump's tariff policies. The recent tariffs on Canada have sparked a wave of action, with Republicans and Democrats alike exploring legislative moves to limit the presiden
The Trump administration's tariffs have cast a wide net, ensnaring even the most remote and uninhabited islands. These tariffs, announced by President Trump, include a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods and steeper "reciprocal" tariffs on various trading partners. These tariffs have sent sh
The Wisconsin Supreme Court saw a significant shift when Susan Crawford won a seat, keeping the liberal majority alive. This victory was a surprise to many, especially since Elon Musk had poured millions into opposing her. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge, beat Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County c
Finland is shaking up its gambling scene. The government has sent a bill to Parliament. It aims to end the long-standing monopoly held by Veikkaus, the state-owned gambling operator. This move could open the door for private companies to join the online gambling market by 2027. The proposed
The political landscape shifted unexpectedly when President Trump announced that he was pulling the nomination of Representative Elise Stefanik for the position of U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations. This decision came as a surprise to many, as Stefanik had been seen as a strong contender for th
