Biden Says He Is Confident America Will Not Default on Its Debts
Speaking just moments before he left for a diplomatic trip overseas, President Biden said a default would be “catastrophic.” Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Who Are Biden’s Negotiators on a Debt Ceiling Deal With Republicans?
President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
DeSantis Signs Tall Stack of Right-Wing Bills as 2024 Entrance Nears
The Florida governor is making a grab for national attention ahead of his expected presidential campaign rollout. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Spaniards face EU elections with ideological confusion, says expert
While Spain is heading for the municipal and regional election on 28 May and a general election in December, Spanish citizens face the 2024 EU elections with a mix of scepticism and ideological confusion, CEO of the survey company 40dB…
Czech lithium could contribute to European energy security, says PM
We are on the verge of a lithium revolution, said Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who envisions the possibility of Czechia embarking on lithium mining within its territory, potentially becoming a significant contributor to Europe’s overall energy security. Czechia is estimated…
France to speed up nuclear power deployment
A bill to speed up the construction of new nuclear reactors was approved by the French parliament on Tuesday (16 May), with the government hailing it as an environmental step forward. Lawmakers on Tuesday validated the bill to accelerate the…
Trump Lawyer Resigns From Defense Team in Special Counsel Inquiries
Timothy Parlatore, who has been defending the former president in the investigations into classified documents and Jan. 6, is leaving as federal prosecutors appear to be nearing decisions about bringing charges. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
For Biden, Debt Limit Crisis Complicates Trip to Asia
Volatility has become the new norm in Washington as the president heads to Japan, where he will reassure world leaders that the debt ceiling showdown will not upend the global economy. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles
The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate the constitutionality of such measures. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.…
EU Commission threatens legal action against Austria’s Schengen border controls
The EU Commission threatened Austria with legal action over its extended Schengen border controls and launched a formal consultation procedure with all involved EU states. The dispute over temporary border controls at internal borders is set to escalate with the…