U.S. Defense Secretary Is Released From the Hospital After 2 Weeks
The secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, kept the White House in the dark about his hospitalization for several days, a major breach of protocol at the highest national security levels.…
January 2024
Iowa Pandering Has Been Scarce in This Unusual Republican Primary
Presidential candidates often enmesh themselves in the state’s politics to woo voters, but the nature of this race means much less focus on local issues. Share full article Donald J.…
Our DeSantis and Haley Reporters Switched Places. Here’s What They Found.
The candidates — and their campaigns — are a study in contrasts, from the vibes of their events to how they interact with voters and the press. Share full article…
Joseph Tacopina, Key Trump Lawyer, Withdraws as Manhattan Criminal Trial Nears
Joseph Tacopina brought extensive experience with high-profile cases to former president Donald J. Trump’s legal team. Share full article Joseph Tacopina, center, represented Donald J. Trump in criminal and civil…
When Will We Have Results in Iowa?
Some states have consistent enough histories to allow that question to be answered with relative confidence. Iowa is not one of them. Share full article The timing of results from…
EU’s Breton downplays Euroscepticism but warns against left, right extremes
The EU’s Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton warned on Monday (15 January) against far-left and far-right parties ahead of upcoming EU elections, saying they might be lacking consensus-based “governance culture”…
German government urged to tighten asylum policy as AfD grows in popularity
Germany’s main opposition party, the CDU, is urging the country’s three-way coalition government to work with the states to tighten asylum policy, fearing that the issue could be left to…
Poland against EU Commission prolonging trade policy with Ukraine
Poland will not give its consent for the EU Commission to prolong the special trade policy regarding Ukraine, said Deputy Agriculture Minister Michał Kołodziejczak, signalling that despite different points on…
Greens chief warns new debt rules will strengthen EU far right, Putin
Ahead of a vote in the European Parliament on new debt rules for EU countries, the Greens co-president Philippe Lamberts warned against the “end of the European Union as we…
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Limit Power of Federal Government
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether to overturn a key precedent on the power of executive agencies. Share full article Bill Bright’s fishing boat, right, in…