Tim Walz as a Harris Ally: Folksy, Factually Sloppy and Far Less Visible
The Minnesota governor has brought his charm to the campaign trail, but his debate was uneven and he has so far been scarcely seen on national television. His team says…
October 2024
Like Trump, Vance Wavers on What to Do With Obamacare
JD Vance seemed to back away from a proposal to separate healthy and sick people in insurance markets, which could cause major disruption for people with pre-existing conditions. Listen to…
At Least 60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors. At least 60 people drowned on Tuesday when a boat carrying hundreds of…
Iran’s Strikes on Israel Look Calculated to Shore Up Regional Alliance
Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over…
Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
His comments reflected a renewed effort by his administration to seek restraint from Israel to try to avoid a growing war in the Middle East. President Biden said Wednesday that…
Parliament leaders greenlight Commissioner hearings in November
During a meeting on Wednesday afternoon (2 October), parliamentary group leaders approved a plan to begin hearings of Commissioners-designate on 4 November. With the three-hour scrutiny sessions set to…
Inside a Pro-Harris Ad Telling Hispanic Voters She’s Friendlier Than Trump
An ad from two Democratic groups skates over Kamala Harris’s tough recent stance on border security and instead focuses on her more immigration-friendly plans. Share full article A new ad…
The VP Debate Was Cordial. Then Walz Asked Vance About the 2020 Election.
JD Vance may well be thinking about 2028 and beyond. He will need a lot more than a fairly mild 90
Missing Out on Coldplay’s India Tickets, Some Fans Vented — Even to Police
When 13 million people tried to buy tickets for the band’s Mumbai shows, the ticketing site crashed. Many who came up short cried foul, both online and to the authorities.…
Israel Confirms First Military Deaths in Lebanon Invasion
The military said eight soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces fought at close range with Hezbollah fighters. Israel’s military said Wednesday that eight of its…