The president asked Congress for one after he agreed to sign the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill.President Donald Trump before signing the massive $ on Thursday. He did so, reluctantly and with plenty of grievances against Congress and Democrats about what was in the bill and what wasn’t.Trump also proposed a few solutions to avoid this problem for future spending bills, one of which included Congress giving him the power of a line-item veto. That would let the head of the executive branch essentially take a red pen to legislators’ work, editing out the parts he doesn’t like.“To prevent...…The president asked Congress for one after he agreed to sign the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill.President Donald Trump before signing the massive $ on Thursday. He did so, reluctantly and with plenty of grievances against Congress and Democrats about what was in the bill and what wasn’t.Trump also proposed a few solutions to avoid this problem for future spending bills, one of which included Congress giving him the power of a line-item veto. That would let the head of the executive branch essentially take a red pen to legislators’ work, editing out the parts he doesn’t like.“To prevent...WW…

A workplace discrimination case reveals Trump’s continued reliance on nondisclosure agreements.A former Donald Trump campaign staffer is suing to void her nondisclosure agreement, the third woman in Trump’s orbit to attempt to get out of such a contract.NBC News that Jessica Denson, who worked on the 2016 Trump campaign, filed a federal lawsuit to release herself from the nondisclosure agreement. Denson claimed that Trump had “weaponized” the agreement to crush a $25 million discrimination lawsuit she filed against the Trump campaign last November. Denson says she was routinely harassed and...…A workplace discrimination case reveals Trump’s continued reliance on nondisclosure agreements.A former Donald Trump campaign staffer is suing to void her nondisclosure agreement, the third woman in Trump’s orbit to attempt to get out of such a contract.NBC News that Jessica Denson, who worked on the 2016 Trump campaign, filed a federal lawsuit to release herself from the nondisclosure agreement. Denson claimed that Trump had “weaponized” the agreement to crush a $25 million discrimination lawsuit she filed against the Trump campaign last November. Denson says she was routinely harassed and...WW…

But another critical vote spoiled Boris Johnson’s October 31 Brexit plans.The UK Parliament advanced Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit legislation on Tuesday, putting the United Kingdom one step closer to (finally) exiting the European Union.Members of Parliament (MPs) voted, 329 to 299, for the Brexit bill — the legislation that will implement the Brexit deal into UK domestic law — in its “,” in which MPs express their support for the of the bill.This is just one stage in the legislative process, but it’s a reassuring sign for the prime minister, whose Brexit agenda and who’s stillBut...…But another critical vote spoiled Boris Johnson’s October 31 Brexit plans.The UK Parliament advanced Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit legislation on Tuesday, putting the United Kingdom one step closer to (finally) exiting the European Union.Members of Parliament (MPs) voted, 329 to 299, for the Brexit bill — the legislation that will implement the Brexit deal into UK domestic law — in its “,” in which MPs express their support for the of the bill.This is just one stage in the legislative process, but it’s a reassuring sign for the prime minister, whose Brexit agenda and who’s stillBut...WW…

It’s too late to vote by mail, but here are some tips if you’ve already sent your ballot back.So far, more than have already been sent back to election officials. If you voted by mail, you might be wondering: Is my ballot one of those?The answer to that question likely depends on your state, but most record the receipt of a mail-in ballot and in many cases note whether election officials have accepted or rejected it. If your ballot hasn’t been received, or if it’s been rejected, there may be some steps you can take to remedy this — although, with one day until the polls close, those options...…It’s too late to vote by mail, but here are some tips if you’ve already sent your ballot back.So far, more than have already been sent back to election officials. If you voted by mail, you might be wondering: Is my ballot one of those?The answer to that question likely depends on your state, but most record the receipt of a mail-in ballot and in many cases note whether election officials have accepted or rejected it. If your ballot hasn’t been received, or if it’s been rejected, there may be some steps you can take to remedy this — although, with one day until the polls close, those options...WW…

Nearly 100 million , an , record-breaking figure heading into Election Day.The has far surpassed the total . The early vote surge indicates turnout in 2020 could be , at around 65 percent of the voting-eligible population, or about 150 million voters.And 2016 wasn’t exactly shabby in turnout: .“We’re seeing a very energized, interested electorate, and we’re seeing a public, I think, that is responding to a message that you need to cast that ballot early this year,” Paul Gronke, a professor of political science at Reed College who runs the , said.Enthusiasm among voters is high. : His...…Nearly 100 million , an , record-breaking figure heading into Election Day.The has far surpassed the total . The early vote surge indicates turnout in 2020 could be , at around 65 percent of the voting-eligible population, or about 150 million voters.And 2016 wasn’t exactly shabby in turnout: .“We’re seeing a very energized, interested electorate, and we’re seeing a public, I think, that is responding to a message that you need to cast that ballot early this year,” Paul Gronke, a professor of political science at Reed College who runs the , said.Enthusiasm among voters is high. : His...WW…

The deadline has passed to safely mail your ballot. Here’s what to do if you still need to vote.More than have already voted in the 2020 election, and if you’re not one of them: What are you waiting for?Whatever the reason, don’t wait any longer: .But less than one week out from Election Day, your voting plan needs to be realistic. Specifically, you should now plan to vote in person or drop off your mail ballot, if you already have one.To put it another way: It’s now probably cutting it too close to send your ballot through the mail.The United States Postal Service that “as a common-sense...…The deadline has passed to safely mail your ballot. Here’s what to do if you still need to vote.More than have already voted in the 2020 election, and if you’re not one of them: What are you waiting for?Whatever the reason, don’t wait any longer: .But less than one week out from Election Day, your voting plan needs to be realistic. Specifically, you should now plan to vote in person or drop off your mail ballot, if you already have one.To put it another way: It’s now probably cutting it too close to send your ballot through the mail.The United States Postal Service that “as a common-sense...WW…

The final debate between President and former Vice President , held on Thursday evening, was the first one of the that actually felt like a debate.The was a chaotic disaster due to Trump’s constant interruptions; the second one didn’t happen because Trump refused to agree to debate virtually while he had (the candidates held instead). This time around, and the handy use of a mute button allowed both candidates to express their thoughts — leading to a mix of actual substantive policy exchanges and less-than-coherent mudslinging about families and personal finance.The format seems to have...…The final debate between President and former Vice President , held on Thursday evening, was the first one of the that actually felt like a debate.The was a chaotic disaster due to Trump’s constant interruptions; the second one didn’t happen because Trump refused to agree to debate virtually while he had (the candidates held instead). This time around, and the handy use of a mute button allowed both candidates to express their thoughts — leading to a mix of actual substantive policy exchanges and less-than-coherent mudslinging about families and personal finance.The format seems to have...WW…

Steve Druckenmiller loved voting, and he loved elections, but he really thought voting by mail was a crazy idea. So when the subject came up during his interview for the job of elections supervisor in Linn County, Oregon, in 1984, he thought, Oh, crap.“Sir, I think it stinks,” Druckenmiller recalls telling , then the Linn County Clerk, who interviewed him for the position. Mr. Riley looked at him, big eyes behind big glasses, and thanked Druckenmiller for coming in. Druckenmiller figured, Well, I almost had it.But a few days later, Riley offered Druckenmiller the job of supervising...…Steve Druckenmiller loved voting, and he loved elections, but he really thought voting by mail was a crazy idea. So when the subject came up during his interview for the job of elections supervisor in Linn County, Oregon, in 1984, he thought, Oh, crap.“Sir, I think it stinks,” Druckenmiller recalls telling , then the Linn County Clerk, who interviewed him for the position. Mr. Riley looked at him, big eyes behind big glasses, and thanked Druckenmiller for coming in. Druckenmiller figured, Well, I almost had it.But a few days later, Riley offered Druckenmiller the job of supervising...WW…

The House voted in favor of the new version of NAFTA after Democrats secured changes to labor and pharmaceuticals provisions.A bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives has approved the United States Mexico Canada Agreement () on Thursday, moving President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal one step closer to implementation.The House voted 385 to 41 to approve the USMCA, of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. A total of 193 Democrats backed the bill, succeeded in winning changes on labor, environment, enforcement, and pharmaceutical provisions. Those tweaks secured...…The House voted in favor of the new version of NAFTA after Democrats secured changes to labor and pharmaceuticals provisions.A bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives has approved the United States Mexico Canada Agreement () on Thursday, moving President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal one step closer to implementation.The House voted 385 to 41 to approve the USMCA, of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. A total of 193 Democrats backed the bill, succeeded in winning changes on labor, environment, enforcement, and pharmaceutical provisions. Those tweaks secured...WW…

He also slammed the “fake news media.”Brazilian President on Friday announced that for the , contradicting earlier reports — — that he’d tested positive.Posts on his and accounts said that “The Armed Forces Hospital and (diagnostic laboratory) Sabin have returned a negative test result for COVID-19,” the official name of the disease. Bolsonaro included a photo of himself flexing.The Brazilian leader, who is 64, was for the coronavirus earlier this week after his top aide, , tested positive for the virus. That result came after Bolsonaro, and Wajngarten, had visited with President Donald...…He also slammed the “fake news media.”Brazilian President on Friday announced that for the , contradicting earlier reports — — that he’d tested positive.Posts on his and accounts said that “The Armed Forces Hospital and (diagnostic laboratory) Sabin have returned a negative test result for COVID-19,” the official name of the disease. Bolsonaro included a photo of himself flexing.The Brazilian leader, who is 64, was for the coronavirus earlier this week after his top aide, , tested positive for the virus. That result came after Bolsonaro, and Wajngarten, had visited with President Donald...WW…