From George to Barack: A Look at Secret Bush Memos to the Obama Team
Newly declassified memos offer a window into how the world appeared as the Bush administration was winding down. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
February 15, 2023
Russia’s new offensive will test the morale of Putin’s mobilized masses
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches the one-year mark, speculation is mounting that Moscow will soon launch a major new offensive. Indeed, some commentators believe this offensive may already…
Biden Officials to Brief Leaders in Congress on Mishandled Classified Files
The disclosure won’t include sharing the specific documents that improperly accompanied top officials when they left office, which lawmakers of both parties have demanded to see. Send any friend a…
Prosecutors Seek Trump Lawyer’s Testimony in Classified Documents Case
The Justice Department cited the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege in demanding testimony from a lawyer representing former President Donald Trump in his documents case. Send any friend a story…
German Liberals could block climate projects after Berlin election fiasco
The coalition’s liberal FDP party could block green measures like new power lines and double down on building more highways to raise its profile among voters following its disastrous results…
Poland to persuade Turkey to let Sweden into NATO
Poland will use its good relations with Ankara to convince Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to finally approve Sweden’s NATO membership, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said during a visit to…
Senator Dianne Feinstein to Retire at the End of Her Term
The senator from California, who was first elected in 1992, plans to serve out her term but will not run for re-election in 2024. Send any friend a story As…
Bureau of Prisons Is Closing Violent Detention Unit in Thomson, Illinois
Officials said that dangerous conditions inside the special management unit in the Thomson federal penitentiary warranted “immediate” action. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have