Politics

Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance

Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance

Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.

Trump declares national emergency to ban some foreign grid equipment

Trump declares national emergency to ban some foreign grid equipment

President Trump has declared a national emergency seeking to block some foreign equipment from being used in the U.S. electric grid. Trump, in a Wednesday executive order, said that foreign supply of electric equipment “constitutes an…

Reactions to death of Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide

Straits Times

Reactions to death of Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide

BELGRADE/AMSTERDAM, Aug 27 - Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a U.N.-designated \"safe area\" of Bosnia, Europe's worst atrocity since World War Two, has died, his lawyer…

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Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure

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Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure

Qatar’s Prime Minister met Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran as the US vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran.

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US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Stuff

US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

A June memorandum of understanding was designed to pave the way to end the war but has fallen by the wayside.

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Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast

It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular – decisions that will reveal how serious…

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.

Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands | John Crace

Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands | John Crace

Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect It makes a pleasant change. Not so long ago, Keir Starmer was falling over himself in his efforts to keep things…

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?

While Democratic consultants urge candidates to focus on the economy, foreign policy, and government ethics ahead of the midterms, bipartisan leaders are working to streamline the House ethics process despite skepticism regarding potential…

Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12, shows…

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NLC general secretary dies at 60

The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a protracted illness. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The NLC President, Joe…

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‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead: Serbian state media

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