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How should we address the rising household energy bills to help families manage their costs?
The current price cap for a typical household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity is £1,641
What should the US consider when discussing an agreement with Iran?
The US secretary of state said an agreement could be announced today but the talks were “still a work in progress.”
What are the effects of changing district maps on communities and representation in Louisiana?
The new map has five of the state’s six House districts as GOP-leaning
How can we ensure voting maps fairly represent all communities in Alabama?
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district
What are the potential impacts of government hearings on the release of high-profile case files like the Epstein case?
Lawmakers to have fresh chance to dig for information on Trump administration’s handling of Epstein case by grilling Pam Bondi
What should governments do to help reduce violence and support peace in the Middle East?
Strikes further strain supposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and came as Iran said US had violated separate truce
How should we address rising energy costs affecting families due to the situation in Iran?
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap
What are the possible effects of bringing IS-linked individuals back to Australia on our community and safety?
A group of seven women and 12 children linked to Islamic State fighters are bound for Australia after years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said on Tuesday. The so-called "IS brides" are Australian nationals and left the Roj camp, controlled by Syrian Kurdish forces, last week. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said they would not receive any assistance from the Australian government. "Any members of this cohort who have committed crimes can expect to face the full force of the law," he said
How can communities and governments better respond to fast-spreading health crises like Ebola?
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'
What effects could Kevin Warsh's leadership at the Federal Reserve have on the economy and everyday people's lives?
The Warsh era begins with soaring inflation, a Middle East energy shock bleeding into other parts of the economy and colleagues skeptical that rate cuts should come anytime soon. Add on top: Kevin Warsh faces more political pressure to deliver lower rates than any other Federal Reserve chair in recent memory. Why it matters: The 17th Fed chair, sworn in Friday at the White House, inherits a set of economic conditions that make it difficult to justify cutting rates. Despite President Trump's unprecedented pressure on Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, to cut rates, the president struck a different tone on Friday."Honestly, I really mean this: I want Kevin to be totally independent and just do a great job. Don't look at me, don't look at anybody. Just do your own thing and do a great job," Trump said at Warsh's swearing-in ceremony. What they're saying: "Our mandate at the Fed is to promote price stability and maximum employment," Warsh said. "When we pursue those aims with wisdom and clarity, independence and resolve, inflation can be lower, growth stronger, real take-home pay higher, and America can be more prosperous, and no less important, America's place in the world more secure.""To fulfill this mission," he added, "I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance." The intrigue: Not long before Warsh was officially sworn into the post, Fed governor Christopher Waller gave a notable speech that cemented his hawkish pivot. Just months ago, he was a leading advocate for rate cuts to boost what he saw as a souring labor market. Waller's speech, aptly titled "Policy Risks Have Changed," suggests his view has flipped.Waller said it might be appropriate to strip the Fed's policy statement of its "easing bias" language, aligning with a group of Fed presidents who dissented last month over the inclusion of such a signal. Zoom i
What factors should voters consider when deciding in Texas primary runoffs?
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other key contests