New Lesson: How diversification really works

McCarthy’s speakership threatened in part by defense bill

Democrats are invoking lingering resentment over the defense bill as one of their reasons for refusing to back McCarthy in his second speakership battle.
Corrections officers at 8 federal prisons cleared for pay boosts

DOJ, which oversees the Bureau of Prisons, sought a 25% retention bonus for employees at facilities in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado.
McCarthy calls vote on effort to oust him, won’t cut deal with Dems

House Speaker’s fate is deeply uncertain as he confronts what’s known as a “motion to vacate” from Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a strident critic.
Pentagon warns Congress it’s running low on money to replenish weapons

The weapons include millions of rounds of artillery, rockets and missiles critical to Ukraine’s counteroffensive .