Ted Cruz Is Again Fighting for Political Survival in Texas
The fiery senator, who was nearly unseated in 20
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Harris Reiterates Support for Ending Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
“I’ve been very clear: I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe,” the vice president said in a radio interview, renewing a call she and President Biden have made in the past. Share full article Vice President Kamala Harris…
Russia Signs Satellite Deal With Three West African Military Juntas
The partnership between Russia’s space agency and the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger deepens these countries’ turn toward the Kremlin in their effort to fight off Islamist insurgencies. Russia will deploy telecommunications and remote-sensing satellites over three West…
Families of Hostages and Gazans Feel Forgotten as War Heats Up in Lebanon
Talks to reach a potential cease-fire in Gaza and free the remaining 100 or so hostages have stalled. After six Israeli hostages were found dead recently in Gaza, shocking the country, the families of the remaining captives hoped that the…
The Brief – The National Rally prepares the government for the guillotine
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier succeeded in forming a government after long negotiations, but its days are already numbered as all French political parties are preparing for new elections. Smiles were appropriate during the first Cabinet meeting at the Élysée…
Inside a Kamala Harris Ad Promoting Her Economic Plans
Polls show voters want to know more about what she would do. This ad, running across the battlegrounds, gives answers. Share full article An ad outlining Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic plans shows scenery targeted to its target audience. In…
Sheriff Who Suggested Tracking Harris Supporters Is Stripped of Election Role
The Ohio sheriff who urged his followers to record the addresses of people with yard signs supporting Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer head security at the county’s early voting location. Share full article A social media post by…
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments AFPThe satellites are said to be for TV and radio, surveillance and tracking natural disasters Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire…
China to Investigate U.S. Retailer, Sending a Message Over Xinjiang
PVH, which owns Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is targeted for allegedly avoiding purchases from the region where the Chinese government has cracked down on Muslim minorities. China said on Tuesday that it would investigate whether PVH, the American retailer…
As Lebanon Reels From Israeli Attacks, the Future Is Murky for a Wounded Hezbollah
News Analysis Some experts said that Israel’s onslaught had left Hezbollah in disarray. Others noted its large weapons stockpiles and history of adapting to battle Israel’s much more high-tech military. Swaths of southern Lebanon are smoldering ruins. Highways are clogged…