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Congress reaches spending deal to avert shutdown
Speed Read The bill would fund the government through March 14, 2025
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Chicago is taking drastic measures to reduce its deficit
In the Spotlight The city is expected to face a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion in 2025
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'We have to stop enjoying our hate so much'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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'Mississippi sheriffs wield a tremendous authority in the counties they police'
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Securonomics: what is Rachel Reeves' economic plan and will it work?
The Explainer Focus on economic security and the resilience of industry in an uncertain world is 'key to growth', say Labour
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Government shutdown looming? Blame the border.
Talking Points Democrats and Republicans say funding for immigration enforcement is the budget battle's latest sticking point. That's about all they agree on.
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'Conservatives have not limited their attack on reproductive rights to the US'
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'Violent resistance has failed Palestinians'
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What the Spring Budget really means for your wallet
The Explainer From tax cuts to child benefit changes, here's how the chancellor's latest fiscal update could affect your finances
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'Has the government simply become too big to manage?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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New austerity: can public services take any more cuts?
Today's Big Question Some government departments already 'in last chance saloon', say unions, as Conservative tax-cutting plans 'hang in the balance'
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House Republicans unite in the new year with the same border stalemate
Talking Points By kicking off 2024 with a renewed focus on immigration, congressional conservatives hope to raise the stakes without risking deja vu
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'What's really needed is a cease-fire in Ukraine'
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Five key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
The Explainer Benefits rise with higher inflation figure, pension triple lock maintained and National Insurance cut
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