The Kremlin said on Monday that the fuel situation in Cuba, which has unveiled a plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, was critical and that U.S. attempts to “suffocate” the island’s economy were causing many difficulties.[#item_full_content]
Senate Advances Shutdown Pay Freeze Bill
The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a resolution that would suspend senators’ pay during future government shutdowns, underscoring bipartisan frustration after a series of