Biden Elevates CIA Director William Burns to His Cabinet
William J. Burns, a veteran diplomat, has played a key role in the Biden administration’s efforts to thwart the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Give this article The change in status…
July 2023
Biden Nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti to Lead the Navy
If confirmed, Admiral Franchetti, who currently serves as the Navy’s second in command, would become the first woman to lead the service in its 247-year history. Give this article Adm.…
JFK’s Grandson on Robert Kennedy’s Campaign: ‘An Embarrassment’
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, accused his older cousin of “trading in on Camelot” and spreading conspiracy theories “for personal gain and fame.” Give this article Robert…
DeSantis Tells Russell Brand That Jan. 6 ‘Was Not an Insurrection’
The main Republican rival to Donald J. Trump avoided answering whether he would pardon the former president. Give this article “These are people that were there to attend a rally…
Elections that matter: what’s in store for Europe for the rest of 2023
With Sunday’s snap general election in Spain marking the last European election before the summer recess, EURACTIV and EuropeElects will take a deep dive into how elections could shape countries…
Estonia blocks EU Parliament seat allocation deal
The European Parliament edges closer to having a new seat allocation as all EU countries but Estonia agreed on a compromise giving France, Belgium, and Poland extra seats while also…
Spain’s VOX candidate compares same-sex marriages to ‘union of people and animals’
One cannot call marriage a union of two people of the same sex, it would be more appropriate to define it as a union between a person and an animal,…
Poland’s deployment of border troops concerns Russia
Warsaw’s increasingly hostile attitude requires more attention to ensure the security of Russia and Belarus, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said after Poland decided to deploy its military troops on the…
Czech MPs approve US defence cooperation deal despite far-right criticism
A defence cooperation agreement between the Czech Republic and the US – seen as another security guarantee for Czechia – was approved by the Czech Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday,…
Trump Classified Documents Trial Set for May 2024
Judge Aileen M. Cannon rejected former President Donald J. Trump’s request to delay the trial until after the election but pushed the start date past the Justice Department’s request to…