Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse

The breakthrough came after the U.K. government last week gave Northern Ireland politicians until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed government in Belfast or face new elections. Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party has agreed to end a boycott that left the … Read More

House Passes Budget Deal to Raise Spending and Reopen Government

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Speaker Paul D. Ryan arriving to vote on Friday. He expressed support for bringing a debate on immigration to the House floor. CreditEric Thayer for The New York Times  WASHINGTON — The House gave final approval early Friday to a far-reaching … Read More

Confident Trump prepares for State of the Union (while dealing with Russia, immigration)

WASHINGTON — After a turn on the world stage, President Trump now faces high-stakes talks over the Russia investigation, immigration, and government spending while preparing for one of the most-watched political events of the year: The State of the Union address. Trump … Read More

Senate to vote Monday on plan to reopen government

But Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says there’s no deal yet.   Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talk to reporters as they exit a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday. | Drew … Read More