Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb to run for president
Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said on Wednesday (16 August) that he will be a candidate in Finland’s presidential election due in January of 2024. His announcement came after…
August 2023
Spain’s acting PM Sánchez says he will seek investiture vote
Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday (16 August) he intended to seek the support of the lower house to form a new government after an inconclusive election…
Texas Woman Charged With Threatening to Kill Judge in Trump Election Case
Days after the woman called her chambers, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan cautioned the former president about making “inflammatory statements” that could harm the integrity of the case. Share full article…
Biden Celebrates Inflation Reduction Act’s Effects on Law’s First Anniversary
The anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act happened to coincide with a significant decrease in the inflation rate, but the law was really about priorities like clean energy, drug prices…
All of Trump’s Lawyers and How Much They’re Paid in Legal Fees
Donald Trump’s PACs have spent millions of dollars on a small army of lawyers to defend him in four separate federal and state criminal cases. Share full article By Chris…
Schumer and McCarthy Agree Stopgap Spending Bill Necessary to Avoid Shutdown
The Senate majority leader said his meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to support a resolution that would extend funding for a few months was “a good sign.” Share…
Coup in Niger Upends U.S. Terrorism Fight and Could Open a Door for Russia
The military takeover could force the Pentagon to withdraw hundreds of American troops and close drone bases in the West African country. Share full article + Supporters of the military…
What Questions Should Be Asked at the First G.O.P. Debate? Tell Us What You Think.
Republican presidential candidates will face off on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee. Let us know what you’d like them to have to address. Share full article At least eight candidates appear…
DeSantis’s Security and Travel Costs Rose by Nearly 70 Percent in a Year
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement spent about $8 million to protect and transport the governor as he sought to expand his national profile to run for president. By Neil…
Trump’s Indictment Has Georgia Republicans Fearing Replay of 2020
State officials who rejected Donald Trump’s calls to subvert the election results say the party must move on from 2020 in order to defeat President Biden in 2024. Share full…