Inquiry to look at ‘huge task’ of special educational needs reform in England | Education policy
Parents frustrated by multiple flaws in England's Special Educational Needs and Disability Scheme (Send) will see reforms brought quickly after MPs announce new inquiry into the crisis We have been warned that it is unrealistic to expect that. MPs on Westminster's cross-party education committee said the inquiry needed to find practical solutions, not just point […]
‘America first’ vs. ‘America last’: What does Trump’s return mean for US foreign policy?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next month, what kind of foreign policy can Americans expect during his second term in the Oval Office? J. Michael Waller, a senior strategic analyst at the Security Policy Center, suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital that President Trump would pursue an […]
Tom Homan Tells Tucker Carlson He Had ‘Falling-Out’ With Alejandro Mayorkas Over Transgender ICE Policy
Incoming border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday criticized Daily Caller News Foundation co-founder Tucker Carlson for criticizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its treatment of undocumented transgender immigrants in its custody. He said he had a “conflict” with Secretary of State Alejandro Mayorkas. Homan signed. memo In June 2015, while serving as executive […]
Senate passes annual defense policy bill with transgender care restrictions and pay boost for junior troops
The Senate has voted to pass an $895 billion annual defense policy bill that includes pay raises for U.S. soldiers and provisions restricting transgender accommodations. The bill passed 85-14 and now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. The bill received more bipartisan votes in the Senate than in the House, with more […]
Appeals court shuts down Texas doctors suing Biden admin over transgender policy
A federal appeals court this week ruled against Texas doctors who tried to sue President Biden's administration over its transgender policies. The three judges who make up the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals did not rule on the merits of the case, but unanimously ruled that the doctors lacked standing to sue. Monday's court ruling […]
EUR/USD trades sideways with Fed policy on the horizon – FXStreet
Investors are keeping an eye on the Fed's policy meeting, with EUR/USD trading in a narrow range around 1.0500. Although the Fed will cut rates by 25 basis points, it is widely expected to make somewhat more hawkish statements on its policy guidance. ECB President Rehn said stable inflation near the central bank's 2% target […]
Labour’s review of UK-China relations on hold until after chancellor visits Beijing | Foreign policy
A review of Britain-China relations will be postponed until the Prime Minister visits Beijing for the first time next month, the Guardian has learned, amid a spat over an alleged spy who befriended Prince Andrew. Rachel Reeves is set to visit China in early January as part of the Labor government's charm offensive. The visit […]
Senate advances annual defense policy bill, teeing up final vote in coming days
The Senate on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle to passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a final vote expected in the coming days before Congress wraps up its work for the year. Senators voted 83-12 to move forward with the $895 billion annual defense package, setting a final vote for passage by […]
Senate advances NDAA, teeing up final passage for annual defense policy bill
The Senate has voted to advance the $895 billion annual defense policy bill, putting it on track to pass despite Democratic complaints about transgender care provisions. It shows. The vote to pass a deal to trigger a shutdown or limit discussion of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the Senate 63-7 on Monday night. […]
Trump leans on czars for key policy areas
President-elect Trump has signaled plans to centralize power within the White House, relying on an appointed emperor to carry out his plans in key policy areas, particularly regarding immigration and energy production. After winning the November election, President Trump's first appointment was Tom Homan as border czar. He then said Interior Secretary candidate Doug Burgum […]