Republicans Can’t Restructure North Carolina Election Boards, Judges Rule
A panel made up of two Republicans and one Democrat ruled that a law passed last year to change the makeup of election boards is unconstitutional. Share full article Voters…
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Ukraine’s accession is affordable — but corruption is the worry
We estimate the total direct cost of Ukraine to current EU members via the regular EU budget at €19bn per year (Photo: EU Commission) It is often assumed that, if…
Washington State and ‘Uncommitted’ Will Test Biden Again Over Gaza War
The state’s primary election on Tuesday is the latest site of a movement to reject the president over his stance on Israel, though it may be days before the results…
Mood darkens in Odesa amid Russian bombardment and Western hesitancy
Living in an active war zone over an extended period of time can play odd tricks on the mind. A calm moment in the park can be suddenly overtaken by…
Portugal’s outgoing finance minister hopeful new government will maintain stability
Financial rating agencies have no reason to worry about Portugal’s future financial stability, outgoing Finance Minister Fernando Medina said on Monday, as he expressed hope that the centre-right Democratic Alliance,…
EU’s Johansson dismisses need to reform Frontex
There is no need to reform the EU’s border and coastguard agency known as Frontex, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Monday in Madrid, despite years of scandals,…
On the Tripwire of a ‘Red Line,’ It’s Often Presidents Who Trip
Barack Obama drew one for Syria. George W. Bush drew several, for North Korea and Iran. Now President Biden has drawn one for Israel. The hard part is figuring out…
How the Special Counsel’s Portrayal of Biden’s Memory Compares With the Transcript
The special counsel, Robert K. Hur, accused the president last month of “significant” memory problems. The interview transcript offers context to his report. Share full article The special counsel’s report…
Republican Voters Against Trump Plans $50 Million Ad Campaign
The group, Republican Voters Against Trump, will run a series of homemade videos of Americans who voted for him in the past but say they can no longer do so…
Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia
Image source, Telegram/Freedom of Russia LegionImage caption, The Freedom of Russia Legion said Russia must be "freed from Putin's dictatorship"By Jaroslav LukivBBC News Three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups say they…