David Kessler, Leader of Biden’s Covid Vaccine Effort, Is Stepping Down
Dr. David A. Kessler took over Operation Warp Speed when President Biden entered office, and his departure signals the end of the program. Send any friend a story As a…
January 13, 2023
The History of Presidents and Special Prosecutors
Since the dark days of Watergate, every president but one has faced a special prosecutor scrutinizing them or their associates. President Biden now joins the club. Send any friend a…
Russell Pearce, Fiery Foe of Illegal Immigration, Dies at 75
As an Arizona state senator, he sponsored what came to be known as the “show me your papers” law, requiring the police to demand documentation from those they detained. Send…
Austria ready to send soldiers to reinforce peace in Kosovo
Vienna stands ready to send additional soldiers to support the NATO-led peace forces in Kosovo (KFOR) to reinforce the mission, should it become necessary. During a press conference, Chancellor Karl…
Bulgarian parliament floats EU COVID recovery plan renegotiation
Bulgaria should start renegotiations for the Recovery Plan, specifically the part about reducing carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants, which should be allowed to operate until 20
Dutch foreign minister touts ‘good relations’ with Qatar’s Emir
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, sat down with Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra, where they discussed Ukraine, global energy security, and regional developments, Hoekstra tweeted…
What’s next for the European Parliament?
To repair the reputational damage caused by the Qatargate scandal, the European Parliament needs specific integrity measures, a checks and balances system, more transparency in the decision-making process at the…
The Brief — EU Parliament will pay a high price for low ambition on Qatargate
The slow countdown to the next European elections in May 20
MEP: New EU asylum policy must protect search and rescue missions, NGOs
Following the Greek authorities’ annulment of misdemeanour charges facing humanitarian workers in Lesbos, EU lawmaker Grace O’Sullivan told EURACTIV the bloc’s new asylum and migration infrastructure must protect NGOs and…
Biden and Kishida, Japan’s PM, Meet to Discuss China’s Growing Power
The two leaders are set to discuss tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and to plan for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles. Send any friend a…