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Debt-ceiling deal: What’s in and what’s out of the agreement to avert US default

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a default.Negotiators are now racing to finalize the bill’s text. McCarthy said the House will vote on the legislation on Wednesday, giving the Senate time to consider it ahead of the June 5 deadline to avoid a possible default.While many details are unknown, both sides will be able to point to some victories. But some conservatives expressed early concerns that the deal doesn’t cut future deficits enough, while Democrats have been worried about proposed changes to work requirements in programs such as food stamps.A look at what’s in and out of the deal, based on what’s known so far:TWO-YEAR DEBT INCREASE, SPENDING LIMITSThe agreement would keep non-defense spending roughly flat in the 2024 fiscal year and increase it by 1% the following year, as well as provide for a two-year debt-limit increase — past th...

Sudan military ruler seeks removal of UN envoy in letter to UN chief, who is ‘shocked’ by the demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military ruler demanded in a letter to the U.N. secretary general that the U.N. envoy to his country be removed, officials said Saturday. The U.N. chief was “shocked” by the letter, a spokesman said.The envoy, Volker Perthes, has been a key mediator in Sudan, first during the country’s fitful attempts to transition to democracy and then after worsening tensions between military rivals exploded into open fighting last month. The fighting pits troops loyal to military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan against a powerful paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, headed by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo.Burhan’s letter to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was received Friday.“The Secretary-General is shocked by the letter he received this morning,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. “The Secretary-General is proud of the work done by Volker Perthes and reaffirms his full confidence in his Special Representative.”Dujarric didn’t reveal the c...

Hamilton police negotiating with barricaded man suspected in double homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

Hamilton police are negotiating with a man who has barricaded himself inside a home in Stoney Creek.Police say the man in his 50s is holed up on a home on Jones Road just off of Barton Street. He is suspected of being involved in the deaths of two people in the city. No additional details were provided about the incident that led up to the homicides.“The barricaded male has fired shots from the residence,” police tweeted just before 10:30 p.m. “Police are asking residents near 322 Jones Rd and Barton to shelter in their basement as a safety precaution.” Investigators say they continue to work toward a peaceful resolution the situation. Police are investigating a double homicide in the area of Jones and Barton in #HamOnt.This is an active situation as police deal with a barricaded person believed to be involved with the incident. Stay out of the area. Anyone living nearby must remain in their residence.— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) May 27, 2023

'I'm just chilling:' Beach-goers enjoy Chicago's lakefront on Memorial Day weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

CHICAGO — All 22 of Chicago’s beaches officially opened Friday for the season.This weekend, thousands are expected to make their way to the lakefront and even with the mild weather Saturday, it was still busy at Montrose Beach.“I’m just chilling back," said Austin Suchoval. "And also trying to remember what this weekend’s about and what the men and women have done for our country.” Naperville unveils Gold Star monument on Memorial Day weekend WGN's Courtney Spinelli reports from the lakefront on how Chicagoans are hitting the beaches on Memorial Day weekend.

State of Texas: Paxton impeachment - how we got here and what comes next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The historic vote in the Texas House to impeach Ken Paxton is adding to the intensity of the final days of the legislative session. House members spent nearly four hours Saturday considering the impeachment resolution, before voting to approve the measure. It's the first time in Texas history that lawmakers took up, let alone passed, a resolution to impeach a sitting Attorney General.Paxton is a Republican. So is State Rep. Andrew Murr, R - Junction, who leads the House General Investigating Committee that recommended the articles of impeachment. The idea of Republicans potentially ousting a top leader from their own party surprised some Texans.But the vote comes amid a session of infighting among Republicans at the Capitol. Party members have been divided over priority issues like school choice legislation, even property tax relief. While most Republicans in the House voted in favor of the resolution to impeach Paxton, some of the chamber's most conservative mem...

Mixed emotions after Paxton impeachment vote

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Long winding lines of people could be followed to the gallery of the Texas House of Representatives Saturday, as many waited for a seat to watch the House vote on impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton. Texas House votes to impeach Ken Paxton Many of those in line were supporters of Paxton, donning stickers with the now-suspended Attorney Governor's name to stand in solidarity with him. Kathie Glass was among those that answered Paxton's call to show up at the Capitol for the vote. She echoed similar sentiments Paxton has made since the impeachment announcement."One could call it a coup. They're taking over, they're trying to change the outcome of an election. They're trying to disenfranchise voters like me, who voted for compassion just four months ago," Glass said.Those in favor of impeaching Paxton also attended the weekend vote. Kay Wolking Bratton said she arrived at the Capitol at 11 a.m., and stayed until the vote just before 5 p.m."I don't care what pa...

Real Salt Lake continues to annoy Loons in 1-1 home draw

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath expressed this week what it feels like to play against Real Salt Lake.“It’s like having a toothache,” he said Thursday. “They never go away. They hang about.”The Loons and RSL played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Allianz Field. RSL stayed pesky, but it’s MNUFC’s home form that can feel like a deepening root canal.The Loons (5-5-4, 19 points) have one win in seven home games this season. Salt Lake (4-6-4, 16 points) is 5-3-6 against MNUFC all time in MLS and stayed near them in the current Western Conference standings.The Loons had trouble breaking down Salt Lake’s 4-4-2 defensive shape, and Minnesota relied on getting the ball wide and sending in 13 crosses in the first half and 20 in the match.The Loons had a few brief moments going through RSL’s defense with Franco Fragapane finding Bongi Hlongwane and Sang Bin Jeong. But in a season-long theme, the final product wasn’t good enough.Minnesota’s defensive lock was deftly picked ...

Busload of migrants from NYC to arrive in Capital Region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At least one busload of migrants from New York City is set to arrive at the Sure Stay Best Western on Wolf Road this weekend. Their arrival is the culmination of a discussion between the City of Albany and New York City. But in a letter sent to local outlets, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey shared the information calling it a "unilateral action of Mayor Adams." Crummey says he learned of the direction to send the migrants to the Colonie motel from Albany County Executive Dan McCoy late Friday evening. Crummey states the town learned the bus was originally intended to head to Albany, citing it's designation as a sanctuary-city, but it was then suggested to head to the Sure Stay Best Western. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crummey's statement takes issue with this following Albany County's State of Emergency regarding the migrant crisis declared by McCoy this week. His statement reads, "While...

Suspect shot by officers outside Home Depot in Burbank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

Police are investigating after a suspect was shot by officers outside of a Home Depot in Burbank on Saturday afternoon.Officers responded to calls of a man threatening to shoot customers at the store located on the 1200 block of Flower Street a little after 4 p.m.The suspect was not compliant and after a standoff occurred, the suspect allegedly reached into his pocket.That’s when officers opened fire and struck the man in the leg, authorities said.A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened ...

Demonstrators pressure Newsom on single-payer healthcare system at state party's convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:35:23 GMT

(KTXL) — A group of demonstrators in favor of Medicare for all Californians pressed Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign promise as he spoke briefly at the California Democratic Convention Saturday.After an introduction from his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Gov. Newsom took the stage on the second full day of his party's state convention in Los Angeles for a roughly five-minute speech during which he struck out at Republican leaders in red states.However, as the initial applause quieted, some in the crowd held up banners saying "Love it! Improve it! Medicare for all!" and chanted continuously throughout the governor's speech.During his initial campaign for governor, Newsom voiced support for a single-payer healthcare system but has since backed more incremental change, including last year's expansion of the state's Medi-Cal plan to residents over 50 regardless of immigration status. During the 2022 legislative session, a bill to create a "universal single-payer health care coverage a...