Donald Trump faced significant challenges in influencing Republican support for a government funding bill, demonstrating limits to his power as president-elect. Amid a government shutdown threat in December 2024, a proposed diluted bill was rejected by Congress, prompting renewed discussions…
In a bipartisan effort, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a government spending bill to avert a looming shutdown that could halt parts of the government. The legislation was passed with 366 votes in favor and 34 against. It will…
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Republican leaders to oppose a bipartisan agreement aimed at preventing a government shutdown. The proposed continuing resolution, which would fund federal agencies until March, is criticized by Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk for…
President-elect Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to reject a bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown, criticizing the agreement for its perceived excess spending. Tech billionaire Elon Musk reinforced Trump’s stance on social media, calling the bill ‘outrageous’ and…
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are spearheading a new advisory initiative, dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), aimed at significant federal government spending cuts and regulatory reform. Supported by Donald Trump, the initiative seeks to operate outside traditional government…
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns that Ireland could incur costs as high as €20 billion if it fails to meet carbon emission reduction goals by 2030. This figure significantly exceeds previous estimates and highlights concerns over the current government’s…
In November, Ireland saw tax collections rise by 46% compared to the previous year, primarily due to significant corporation tax contributions linked to Apple. The State’s overall tax revenue reached €99 billion, a 21% increase year-to-date. November’s corporation tax receipts…
In a recent address to the Greek Parliament, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis emphasized the government’s tax policies, which combine tax reductions with anti-tax evasion initiatives, resulting in unprecedented public revenue. He highlighted a projected revenue increase of €4.4 billion for…
Elon Musk has been appointed co-head of a new Department of Government Efficiency, challenging him to cut $2 trillion from US government spending. Although he claims substantial savings can be found by reducing waste, experts warn that such cuts may…
In the upcoming discussion on Italy’s budget bill, over 4,500 amendments have been filed, with a staggering 3,200 originating from opposition parties. Forza Italia proposed 501 changes, while the League and Brothers of Italy submitted 428 and 190 amendments, respectively….
