US Senate advances GOP plan to boost ICE funding amid vote marathon
The US Senate has advanced a Republican-led budget plan that includes a $70 billion increase in funding for immigration enforcement.This development occurred during an overnight marathon voting session.Republicans successfully overcame Democratic attempts to introduce amendments aimed at reducing the overall costs of the plan.The vote is part of broader budget negotiations marked by significant partisan conflict.The increased funding targets Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reflecting ongoing debates over immigration policy and enforcement priorities.The Senate's decision highlights the continuing political divide on immigration issues in the United States.It remains unclear how the increased funding will be allocated in detail or how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
US Treasury Secretary confirms Gulf and Asian allies request currency swap lines amid Iran war fallout
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that several Gulf and Asian allies have requested currency swap lines from the US.These requests come as these countries seek to mitigate the economic fallout and energy shocks resulting from the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.Bessent told a US Senate Appropriations Committee hearing that the swap lines would help stabilise financial markets amid the turmoil caused by the war.He noted that both the US and the United Arab Emirates would benefit from a proposed swap line, which involves central banks exchanging currency to provide liquidity during times of economic uncertainty.The Treasury Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 00:31 LONDON
Republican Groups Hold $600 Million Fundraising Advantage Despite Democratic Candidate Outraising
Recent fundraising data reveals that while Democratic candidates have raised more individual campaign funds, Republican-aligned groups and super PACs maintain a substantial financial edge.These powerful Republican organizations have collectively amassed approximately $600 million more than their Democratic counterparts.This financial disparity persists despite the challenging political environment facing the Republican Party.The advantage held by Republican groups is significant as it underscores the influence of outside spending in upcoming elections.Super PACs and other political action committees play a critical role in shaping campaign dynamics through advertising and outreach efforts.Their financial strength could impact the competitiveness of races across the country.This development matters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 21:07 LONDON
President Trump warns of Iran's financial collapse and urgent demand to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "How can the Democrats not like how the U. The Democrat Justices stick together like glue, NEVER failing to wander from the warped and perverse policies, ideas, and cases put before them. They ALWAYS vote as a group, or BLOCK, even that new, Low IQ person, that somehow found her way to the bench (Sleepy Joe!). The Republican Justices don't stick together, they give the Democrats win after win, like a 159 Billion Dollar pile of cash on a completely ridiculous Tariff decision, and nasty, one... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 15:00 LONDON
Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from her seat on April 21, 2026, minutes before a House ethics panel was set to vote on whether to recommend her expulsion.Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds.She announced her resignation just before the ethics panel's vote.She was indicted in November 2025 for allegedly funneling more than $5 million of federal disaster relief funds from her company into her 2021 congressional campaign.She pleaded not guilty to the charges.The House Ethics Committee found that Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules and was preparing to issue a recommended punishment.Her resignation preempted the formal expulsion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:05 LONDON
Democrat Betty Yee exits California governor race
Betty Yee, the former California state controller, has officially withdrawn from the 2026 governor race.This decision comes after months of polling near the bottom among Democratic candidates.Yee's exit is expected to help consolidate Democratic support behind a leading contender.Yee faced increasing pressure to leave the race due to her consistently low poll numbers.Her departure may streamline the Democratic primary, potentially strengthening the party's position in the upcoming election.No immediate statements on casualties or disruptions have been reported, but the political landscape in California is likely to shift as Democrats unify.This development is significant as it could influence the dynamics of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:32 LONDON
Reform UK pledges review and deportation of asylum claims since 2021
Reform UK has announced a plan to immediately review all asylum claims made in the United Kingdom since 2021 if it wins the next general election.The party's proposal includes deporting approximately 400,000 people who were granted asylum, overstayed visas, or come from countries deemed safe by a future Reform-led government.The policy also involves barring arrivals on small boats, a measure that could result in up to 600,000 deportations over five years.Additionally, Reform UK intends to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights to facilitate removals and abolish the right to permanent settlement after five years.Reform's home affairs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
US House extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, defying Trump
The United States House of Representatives voted on April 16 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Haitians living in the country.The measure passed with bipartisan support, including ten Republicans joining Democrats, by a margin of 224 to 204.This extension would allow Haitians currently under TPS to maintain their status for an additional three years.TPS is a program designed to protect foreign nationals from deportation when their home countries face unsafe conditions such as violence or natural disasters.It also grants temporary work authorization to eligible individuals.The extension comes amid ongoing violence and political instability in Haiti.The bill's passage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 23:01 LONDON
US House narrowly rejects resolution to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The US House of Representatives voted on April 16, 2026, against a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran.The resolution was defeated by a narrow margin of 214 to 213 votes, with only a single vote separating the yeas and nays.Nearly all Democrats supported the resolution, showing increased consolidation against the president's war powers, while most Republicans opposed it.Three Democrats who had opposed a similar resolution in March-Juan Vargas, Greg Landsman, and Henry Cuellar-voted in favor this time.Only one Democrat, Jared Golden, voted against the resolution, and one Republican, Thomas Massie, co-sponsored the resolution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 20:01 LONDON
