Lawmakers in Washington state are engaged in a major debate over budget priorities as they work to finalize spending plans focused on housing, infrastructure, and long-term climate programs. The discussions have highlighted deep divisions over how to use tax revenue and carbon-related funding. The Washington…

Japan is intensifying its efforts to stabilize the yen through a coordinated approach involving domestic monetary policy and support from the United States, as authorities attempt to slow the currency’s prolonged decline. The strategy centers on aligning the Bank of Japan with the Ministry of…