U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Federal Shutdown

U.S. Senate Advances Bill to End Federal Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at ending the ongoing federal government shutdown, moving one step closer to restoring operations after days of political stalemate. The measure, which includes several budget amendments, passed a key procedural hurdle on Saturday. However, even if the Senate ultimately approves the bill, it must still clear […]

France Loses Prime Minister Yet Again Bayrou Resigns After Crushing Defeat

France Loses Prime Minister Yet Again Bayrou Resigns After Crushing Defeat

Background & ContextThis marks the second prime ministerial collapse in under a year for President Emmanuel Macron. François Bayrou, a centrist and longtime ally of the president, took over in December 2024 succeeding Michel Barnier, who survived only three months in office following a no-confidence vote. Latest DevelopmentsOn September 8, 2025, Bayrou’s minority administration was […]