Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy for Working With Democrats
A day after the Republican speaker turned to Democrats for help passing a stopgap spending bill to avert a shutdown, the far-right congressman promised to try to remove him from…
October 1, 2023
To Many Americans, Government Dysfunction Is the New Normal
As the nation teetered on the brink of a shutdown, its citizens were largely focused on other things. Share full article The U.S. Capitol was the center of legislative drama…
Trump and DeSantis Push for Mass Deportations, Escalating Hard-Right Immigration Proposals
In dueling speeches in California, the two Republican candidates pushed for mass deportations, a position that is as extreme as it may be unfeasible. Share full article On Friday, Gov.…
Inside McCarthy’s Shutdown Turnabout That Left His Speakership at Risk
The Republican speaker opted to keep the government open the only way he could — by partnering with Democrats — in a surprise reversal that left him as politically vulnerable…
Malta summit urges EU to stop migration at source
The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries called Friday (29 September) for a “significant increase” in the EU’s efforts to tackle the thorny issue of migration at its…
Pro-Kremlin populist Fico wins Slovakia elections
Slovakia’s leftist former Prime Minister Robert Fico beat his progressive rival in a parliamentary election after campaigning to end military aid to Ukraine, but he will need to win over…
Nikki Haley Won the Debate Stage. Now, She’s Trying to Win Over Iowa.
The former governor of South Carolina, who was ambassador to the United Nations under Donald Trump, now needs to appeal to early state voters. Share full article The Republican presidential…
Senate Democrat Threatens to Block a Chunk of Military Aid to Egypt
The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could force the Biden administration to reverse its decision to send Egypt $235 million in military assistance. Share full article Senator…
Jamaal Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm Before House Vote on Stopgap Spending Bill
Mr. Bowman, a Democrat, pulled the alarm ahead of a rushed vote on a stopgap funding measure. Two investigations have been opened in the incident. Share full article Representative Jamaal…
Jimmy Carter’s Birthday Party Was Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown
Anticipating its closure, the Carter library moved up celebrations for the former president, who is turning 99. As partygoers played games and ate cake, some called the deadlock in Congress…