Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday he supports legislation that would block senators from receiving paychecks during government shutdowns, calling the proposal “good policy” and an “additional incentive” to avoid funding lapses.[#item_full_content]

Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s
