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Protests have erupted across Iran in response to a severe economic crisis, with demonstrators calling for political change and highlighting the government's misallocation of resources... read more.
Recent strikes by merchants in Iran's bazaar reflect a significant rift between conservative traders and the Islamic Republic, highlighting economic distress and state prioritization of military spending over public welfare... read more.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in the number of billionaires in Russia, while simultaneously diminishing their political influence under President Vladimir Putin's regime... read more.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a significant increase in the number of billionaires in Russia, while simultaneously diminishing their political influence under President Vladimir Putin's regime... read more.
U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib criticized the recent bipartisan approval of nearly $901 billion in military spending, highlighting the detrimental impact on healthcare and social services amid rising living costs... read more.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider a military spending bill proposing $901 billion for fiscal year 2026, amid significant cuts to social programs, raising concerns about priorities in federal funding... read more.
President Donald Trump's National Security Strategy outlines his administration's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing criticism of European allies and their military and economic challenges... read more.
As negotiations continue to resolve a government shutdown that has lasted over a month, both parties are grappling with the implications of funding decisions on social programs and military spending... read more.
On November 7, 2025, Congress faced significant challenges regarding federal funding and employee pay during an ongoing government shutdown, with Senate Democrats blocking a Republican bill aimed at compensating federal workers... read more.