Tag: Executive branch
A sweet argument no matter how you slice it
Word has gotten out that I have cake pans. Word has also gotten out that being mildly unhinged, I occasionally agree to make wedding...
Handling of mayor’s texts brings $5M claims against Seattle
SEATTLE — Two now-former public records officers who blew the whistle about Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's missing text messages have each filed $5 million...
EU upbeat over economic growth, concerned about inflation
BRUSSELS — European Union economies are set to rebound by their highest rates in decades as coronavirus restrictions ease, but still face risks posed...
Slovenia’s term raises specter of EU’s threat from within
KRANJ, Slovenia — Tiny Slovenia took charge of the world’s largest trading bloc this week, and immediately shone a harsh spotlight on one of...
Swiss propose US-made F-35 fighters for air force renewal
GENEVA — The Swiss executive branch has announced a proposal to purchase three dozen advanced fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin, which beat...
Reimagined Harry Truman presidential library set to reopen
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — After nearly two years of renovations complicated by COVID-19 restrictions, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is ready to...
Bipartisan infrastructure deal back on track after walk-back
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan deal to invest nearly $1 trillion in the nation's infrastructure appeared to be back on track Sunday after a stark...
EU warns Hungary, Poland of action over democratic standards
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive branch warned Hungary and Poland Tuesday that it will take action if they continue to violate the 27-nation...
EU approves 191.5 billion euros in recovery funds for Italy
ROME — The European Union's executive Commission on Tuesday formally approved 191.5 billion euros ($228.5 billion) in pandemic recovery funds for Italy, the 27-nation...
Biden administration reassessing part of Georgia health plan
ATLANTA — The Biden administration is reevaluating a plan by Georgia officials to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care...