The International Energy Agency said its planned record-large release of emergency oil stocks would only be a "stopgap measure" without a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict. "Resuming oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will be key in minimizing the impact from the war,

House Republicans on Monday advanced a short-term funding bill — opposed by congressional Democrats — that would avert a government shutdown. The GOP plan to keep the government open through September cleared the House Rules Committee in a 9-3 vote,

While virtual proceedings could become an access‑to‑justice concern if a client lacks the right equipment or technological know‑how, “that’s easily mitigated by their representation,” Katz says. Counsel can bridge that gap by hosting clients in their offices; and for court appearances, in‑person options remain.

WASHINGTON — With government funding set to expire on Thursday, Congress careened toward another standoff on Monday as House Republicans moved ahead with a temporary spending measure that Senate Democrats have promised to block. By late Monday night ...

The House Rules Committee voted Monday night to advance the GOP’s bill to avert a government shutdown, dispatching the measure to the full chamber for consideration ahead of the Friday night deadline. The panel voted 9-3 to adopt the rule, which governs ...