Biden Is Facing Crisis After Crisis. But Are They Emergencies?
President Biden is under pressure — often from his own allies — to declare national emergencies on issues like climate and abortion that are roiling American culture. Send any friend…
July 27, 2022
Could Trump Face Criminal Charges?
One of the last federal prosecutors to lead an investigation into Donald Trump discussed the challenges of bringing charges against him in the Jan. 6 case. Send any friend a…
Ukraine’s tech excellence is playing a vital role in the war against Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is now in its sixth month with no end in sight to what is already Europe’s largest conflict since WWII. In the months following the outbreak…
Alex Lasry Ends His Senate Bid in Wisconsin
The departure of Mr. Lasry, who largely self-funded his campaign to challenge Senator Ron Johnson, leaves the door open for Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to win the Democratic nomination. Send…
Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China
The lopsided bipartisan vote reflected a rare consensus in the otherwise polarized Congress in favor of investing federal resources into a broad industrial policy to counter China. Send any friend…
The Brief – Lessons from the media republic
As Italy slips back into a political crisis, it is all too easy to dismiss it as a bizarre case of endemic instability. But today’s Rome might actually be a…
Activists say Roma need a voice in local decision-making
This article is part of our special report Inclusive budgets: giving everyone a seat at the table. Active participation of Romani people and Roma mediators in local policy-making and budgetary…
Biden Tests Negative for Covid and Will End Isolation
The president’s symptoms are “almost completely resolved,” his physician said, but he will continue to wear a mask and test more frequently than usual in coming days. Send any friend…
EU court confirms ban on Russia Today
The European General Court dismissed on Wednesday (27 July) the request for annulment of sanctions on Russia Today (RT) France, which was banned following the Russian aggression on Ukraine. One…
Assault Weapons Makers Pulled In Over $1 Billion as Violence Surged, Report Says
A House panel found that the companies have thrived in the past decade by selling and marketing military-grade weapons to civilians, specifically young men. Send any friend a story As…