House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed an $895 billion bill authorizing a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and giving double-digit pay raises to about half of enlisted personnel. The bill has traditionally been highly bipartisan, but some Democrats opposed the inclusion of a ban on transgender treatment for children […]
U.K. Parliament Approves Assisted Suicide Bill

Campaigners hold placards during a protest in support of assisted dying in London, England, on November 29, 2024. MPs are set to vote today on assisted dying legislation that would give adults in England and Wales the right to end their lives whenever they choose. (Photo by Karl Cote/Getty Images) OAN Staff Chloe Hawkswell12:20 PM […]
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves U.S.-Backed Ceasefire In Lebanon, Netanyahu Voices Support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks. (Photo credit: DEBBIE HILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory11:30am – Tuesday, November 26, 2024 A US-backed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah to end the Lebanon War was approved by Israel's Security Council on Tuesday. advertisement The historic vote called for a 60-day ceasefire while Israel Defense […]
Texas Education Board Approves Optional Bible-Based Curriculum For Elementary Schools

A Bible is placed on a pew during Sunday service at Greater City of Deliverance International Ministries on Nov. 3, 2024 in Lithonia, Georgia. (Photo provided by: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers3:23 PM – Friday, November 22, 2024 The Texas State Board of Education voted Friday to allow Biblical instruction in […]
MTA board approves Gov. Hochul’s massive NYC congestion pricing toll reboot

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Monday approved New York Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing program for Midtown and Lower Manhattan by a 12-1 vote. Congestion pricing will begin in January, with mandatory video tolls being imposed on newly built gantries surrounding the city centre. Traffic traveling under 60th Street and Central Park and traffic […]
Biden Reportedly Approves Ukraine Long-Range Missile Strikes in Russia

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to attack mainland Russia, two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. There is a possibility that the conflict may intensify. Peaceful settlement. According to Democratic Party news washington post and new york times Lame-duck President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions […]
Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, the Project for Decision Desk headquarters announced. The proposed amendment to the state constitution would prohibit ranked-choice elections, in which voters rank candidates in order of preference. show me state Not currently usedBut some Republicans are targeting the practice, […]
Italian Parliament Approves Law Making It Illegal To Travel Abroad To Have Baby Via Surrogacy

Former Italian MEP Marco Cappato speaks at a rally in support of surrogacy organized by families and LGBTQ associations at Piazza Torre Argentina in Rome, April 5, 2024. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory4:41pm – Thursday, October 17, 2024 A bill banning surrogate mothers from traveling abroad was passed by […]
US approves temporary imports of IV fluids as hospitals grapple with storm-related shortages

As hospitals across the country grapple with shortages caused by Hurricane Helen, federal health officials have approved the import of certain intravenous fluids from overseas. The shortage occurred after flooding from Helen damaged Baxter International's intravenous fluid manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. The plant supplied about 60 percent of the intravenous fluid used daily […]
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu negotiates after Hamas approves ceasefire deal | LiveNOW from FOX

Hamas has given its initial approval of a U.S. backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister … source