U.S. Airstrikes Contain Twin Messages to Iran, American Officials Say
The airstrikes were the latest gamble by the United States to modify Iran’s behavior, few of which have worked in the past. Share full article Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin…
October 2023
Dean Phillips Announces Last-Minute Bid to Challenge Biden
The Minnesota congressman made his presidential bid official in New Hampshire before a crowd of a few dozen people composed largely of journalists and campaign staff. Share full article Representative…
Iran’s Proxies Fire Back After U.S. Airstrikes
The tit-for-tat raises questions about whether groups backed by Iran can be deterred after a flurry of attacks targeting American troops. Share full article U.S. troops in northeastern Syria earlier…
Mike Johnson’s Elevation to Speaker Surprised His Louisiana District
Many in Mike Johnson’s northern Louisiana district hope his surprise elevation will bring attention to their region, which they feel has been overlooked. Share full article The choice of Representative…
Hamas Has Stock of Food, Water and Fuel As Gazans Scrounge for It
Hamas has spent years stockpiling desperately needed fuel, food and medicine, as well as ammo and weapons, in the miles of tunnels it has carved out under Gaza. Share full…
Takeaways from Mike Johnson’s First Interview as Speaker
The Louisiana Republican spoke about how his worldview is dictated by the Bible, and discussed issues including abortion, gay marriage and aid for Ukraine. Share full article In his first…
Dutch PM lashes out at EU budget increase
Brussels should tighten its belt instead of asking EU countries for additional contributions to its multi-annual budget, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD/Renew) told the EU Council on Thursday, pointing…
The Brief – An overdue exercise in politics
No one could accuse members of the European Parliament of lacking ambition in cajoling EU leaders into reopening the EU treaties. The shopping list of proposals endorsed by the Parliament’s…
Polish president names two candidates for prime minister
President Andrzej Duda has named two serious candidates for the position of prime minister and two political forces declaring readiness to form a new government, despite the ruling PiS party…
Bulgarian dispute with Lukoil could turn into regional oil crisis
The rapid withdrawal of the derogation for the import of Russian crude oil for Russian company Lukoil’s Bulgarian refinery has the potential to lead to a crisis in the fuel…