The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill cuts $2.3 million in diversity funding, diverting it to public safety and policing. Decision comes amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus, with university citing need to address “larger threat”. Move precedes University of North Carolina Board of Governors’ vote on changing diversity policy for 17 schools statewide. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy have engaged in talks over the US debt ceiling. Negotiations are ongoing between Democrats and Republicans, with both sides remaining far apart in their demands. The situation has rattled financial markets, with a deal still proving elusive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden and Republican … Read more