Republican Panic Grows After Mastriano Wins
May 18, 2022, 7:00
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Putin’s Black Sea blockade leaves millions facing global famine
During the first three months of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia on the battlefield has astonished the watching world and led to mounting speculation that Vladimir Putin’s invasion will end in defeat. At the same time, the…
Madison Cawthorn’s Loss Is Rare Win for Republican Establishment
May 18, 2022, 5:26 p.m. ETMay 18, 20
Group Seeks Disbarment of Ted Cruz Over Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
A group trying to hold lawyers accountable for their efforts to keep Donald Trump in power after his election loss filed a complaint against the Republican senator with the Texas bar association. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
Ashley Biden Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
Ms. Biden is not considered a close contact to the first couple, according to a spokesman for the first lady. Ashley Biden, center, arriving in Washington last month with President Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden. Ashley Biden, the…
Disarming Russia’s energy weapon: Ukraine begins electricity exports to Moldova
Less than two months after synchronizing with the European electricity grid, Ukraine has begun landmark commercial energy exports to neighboring Moldova in a move that is likely to further dent Russia’s grip over the region. Ukraine’s state-owned hydro producer Ukrhydroenergo…
Commission should block staff from taking ‘revolving door’ jobs, says EU watchdog
The European Commission should temporarily block its staff from taking private sector jobs if they pose conflict of interest risks that cannot be offset by restrictions, the European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly recommended on Wednesday (18 May). The EU executive should…
EU Parliament threatens Schröder with sanctions for ties with Russia
The European Parliament is increasing its pressure on former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder, threatening him with sanctions if he refuses to resign from his posts in Russian companies, a joint draft motion, seen by EURACTIV, suggests. The joint motion is…
Don’t extradite Assange, European human rights chief urges UK
European human rights experts have joined the campaign urging the UK government not to extradite controversial WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange to face trial in the United States, warning that it could have a ‘chilling effect’ on media freedom. In a…
Primaries Show Limits, and Depths, of Trump’s Power Over G.O.P. Base
May 18, 2022, 11:50