Biden Names White House Coordinator for Monkeypox
The appointment of Robert Fenton, a veteran emergency response official, comes as New York, California and Illinois declare states of emergency. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
August 2, 2022
Analysis Deems Biden’s Climate and Tax Bill Fiscally Responsible
Despite Republican claims, the new legislation would be only a modest corporate tax increase, Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation found. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Longtime University President’s Legacy: A Diverse New Generation in STEM
Freeman Hrabowski transformed a onetime commuter school into the country’s strongest pipeline of Black graduates in science, technology, engineering and math. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Italy’s right-wing frontrunners see room to revamp national Recovery Plan
The Brothers of Italy party, in pole position for next month’s elections, sees room to revamp parts of an European Union-funded investment programme to help the economy tackle an energy…
Truss wins UK cabinet backing as voting begins in PM contest
British Conservative frontrunner Liz Truss won further heavyweight endorsement Monday (1 August) as party members began a month of voting to decide the next occupant of 10 Downing Street. Truss’s…
Mark Rutte becomes Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister
Mark Rutte became the longest-serving prime minister in the Netherlands’ history on Tuesday (2 August), a testament to his energy for the job – as well as the political survival…
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Arizona and More
Donald Trump and his election conspiracy theories will play a central role in big races in at least three states that are voting on Tuesday. Send any friend a story…
Killing of Top Qaeda Leader Offers Lessons on U.S. Afghanistan Involvement
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Arizona Attorney General Debunks State Senator’s Election Fraud Claims
In an inquiry into accusations that dead voters had cast ballots, “many were very surprised to learn they were allegedly deceased,” Mark Brnovich said. Send any friend a story As…
Democrats Seek Testimony on Secret Service Texts, Alleging Cover-Up
The leaders of two House committees told the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general that they had developed “grave new concerns over your lack of transparency and independence.” Send any…