Biden Condemns Arizona’s Abortion Ban as ‘Cruel’ and ‘Extreme’
President Biden, who promised to continue to fight for the restoration of Roe v. Wade, said the ban was first enacted “well before women had secured the right to vote.”…
April 2024
FAA Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
The whistle-blower, an engineer, says that sections of the plane’s body are being assembled in a way that could weaken the aircraft over time. Boeing says there is no safety…
Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions With China and Japan but Draw Cheers at Home
The president’s efforts to restrict Chinese imports and block a Japanese steel merger have pleased labor unions and sent a message to rival Donald J. Trump. Share full article President…
Swing-State Republicans Embrace Trump’s New Abortion Stance
Several of the party’s candidates, particularly those in battleground states, said they favor letting states regulate the procedure instead of having a national ban. Share full article Anti-abortion supporters cheered…
Georgia launches new push to adopt Russian-style foreign agent law
Georgia’s ruling party is pushing ahead with plans to pass legislation tightening restrictions on civil society, despite widespread domestic alarm along with expressions of concern from the EU and US.…
Russian Orthodox Church declares “Holy War” against Ukraine and West
The Russian Orthodox Church has approved a remarkable new document that spells out the Kremlin’s intention to destroy Ukraine while also making the ideological argument for a broader confrontation with…
Greene Escalates Threat Against Johnson, Making the Case for His Ouster
In a letter to Republicans, the far-right lawmaker from Georgia said the speaker had presided over a “complete and total surrender” to Democrats and President Biden, and must change course…
This ‘deregulation’ lobbying now threatens EU economy
With money from the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Europe Unlocked engages with policy makers in EU capitals as well as in Brussels. It pays for studies by think-tanks in Brussels…
As Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm Steps Out, the Potential Conflicts Are Growing
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners has invested more than $1.2 billion, much of it in firms abroad, drawing new scrutiny as his father-in-law, Donald Trump, again seeks the presidency. Share full…
On Abortion, Trump Chose Politics Over Principles. Will It Matter?
With his video statement on Monday, Donald Trump laid bare how faulty a messenger he had always been for the anti-abortion cause. Share full article + Former President Donald J.…