Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyfiscal year budget dispute
Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 yearsLegislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →EconomyHR 10167penny production halt
New CA law bans officers from using electric shock glovesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local, state and federal officers like ICE from using gloves that deliver electric shocks.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia shock glove ban
Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent in hopes of a blue waveFirst-time candidate Mitchell Berman, a Democrat, hopes to defeat four-term Republican congressman Bryan Steil in Wisconsin.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →GovernmentBryan Steilwisconsin congressional election
GOP doubts about Georgia, NC have Republicans shifting focus in SenateRepublican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
