Trump on Trial: The Looming Legal and Political Collision
The former president’s trial in one of his four criminal cases is scheduled for early March, putting his legal drama and the race for the White House on an unprecedented…
December 7, 2023
Nikki Haley’s South Carolina Strategy Has a Donald Trump Problem
Ms. Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, has won tough races in her home state. But as she vies for the 2024 Republican nomination, her state and party look…
Trump Seeks Freeze of Election Case as He Appeals Immunity Ruling
In an effort to delay the former president’s federal trial on charges of trying to overturn the election, his lawyers asked for a pause while they challenge the ruling that…
Move fast and break things: German coalition mired in chaos at mid-term mark
Two years after Germany’s first left-leaning coalition in 16 years took office, many of its ambitious reforms are overshadowed by inner contradictions and constant crisis mode. The election of Chancellor…
Lawmakers Press Biden Administration for Tougher Curbs on China Tech
Republican legislators argue that the Biden administration has been ill-equipped and unmotivated in a technology fight with Beijing. Share full article The House Foreign Affairs Committee said the administration failed…
CNN Will Host Two GOP Debates in Iowa and New Hampshire in 2024
The announcement of the debates, planned for the days before each state’s nominating contest, comes as the Republican National Committee considers loosening its rules for the onstage clashes. Share full…
Should Biden Really Run Again? He Prolongs an Awkward Conversation.
The president and his team have waved away Democrats’ worries about his bid for another term. But this week, he has drawn new attention to the question of what is…
EU Parliament agrees major overhaul of committee and law-making functions
The European Parliament has agreed a wide-ranging package of reforms of its internal rules covering the legislative process, budgetary functions, and plenary activities, a senior parliamentary official confirmed to Euractiv…
Why Lobbyists Are Still Fighting Congress on Money Laundering
A law to require disclosure of corporate ownership takes effect Jan. 1. Small businesses and banks say it would be too burdensome and are turning to lobbying and the courts…
German far-left disbands after senior member quits to form rival group
The German far-left party Die Linke lost its group status in the Bundestag on Wednesday due to the departure of senior and influential member Sahra Wagenknecht, who set out to…