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The 119th United States Congress began at 12 p.m. EST on January 3, 2025, following the adjournment of the 118th Congress. [8] Leading up to an election to elect the speaker of the House, incumbent representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana's bid appeared uncertain amid opposition from the Freedom Caucus despite an endorsement from Trump. [9]
The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office files a lawsuit against mining corporation Vale S.A. and the state of Pará for mass metal poisoning that has affected the Xikrin indigenous people, whose Indigenous Territory is located in the state.
A lawsuit, filed [b] on January 27, 2025, in the federal district court for the District of Columbia by two federal employees against the OPM, alleges that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, responsible for various federal government personnel operations, failed to conduct a federally mandated assessment to evaluate and mitigate privacy ...
Thousands of federal government employees will be put on furlough if a government shutdown occurs, but others that are deemed essential employees like the military, law enforcement and others will ...
Political stability is a situation characterized by the preservation of an intact and smoothly functioning government or political system, avoiding significant disruptions or changes over an extended duration. Political stability signifies a state of tranquility, organization, and sustained continuity within the political domain.
February 23 – The 2025 German federal election is scheduled to be held, after being pushed forward as a result of the 2024 German government crisis. March 9 – The Liberal Party of Canada will hold a leadership election to replace Trudeau as prime minister.
The average monthly Social Security benefit will increase from $1,927 to $1,976 in 2025 after the cost-of-living adjustment this year, according to the Social Security Administration.
There hasn't been a government shutdown since 2019 — under the Trump administration. That 35-day budget standoff cost the U.S. economy an estimated $3 billion, according to the Congressional ...