The United States Must Prepare for More Than One Russian Future
Managing the Ukraine conflict is just the beginning of negotiations.
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Alex Bores launches $30 million effort to unify Dems on AI
NEW YORK — A state lawmaker who gained national attention for his opposition to unchecked AI during a failed campaign for Congress this year is launching a $30 million effort to unite Democrats around regulating the technology, according to the…
Houthi advances leave Trump with only bad choices
The Trump administration is running out of good options in the Middle East after Iranian-backed Houthi militants seized more strategic territory — and further squeezed world energy markets. The administration could join the fray after Yemeni…
America’s democratic decline is becoming Europe’s problem, new report says
Democratic backsliding in Washington is damaging the international rules and alliances that underpin Europe’s security, while increasing the risk of conflict worldwide, per a new report out Tuesday. The weakening of checks and norms in the United…
Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
The Trump administration had said the plan was necessary to protect against voter fraud, while states and voting rights groups said it could inject chaos in contests that will determine control of Congress.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does
The pair share deep roots in California politics.
‘Grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump foes goes on after prosecutor’s departure
Former CIA director John O. Brennan received a subpoena seeking his testimony before a grand jury in October, his lawyer said.
Fresh Houthi Strikes Inject New Uncertainty Into Iran War
As oil prices rise, planned regional talks hit a snag.
Hochul’s how-to guide to stopping ICE
ICE TO SEE YOU: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is advising local governments that zoning and state environmental laws can stymie Immigration and Customs Enforcement from building or expanding detention facilities in their communities. Those legal…
Von der Leyen U-turns, will attend landmark Carney speech
STRASBOURG — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday, reversing an earlier decision to skip the speech. The U-turn comes after…
EPA scraps climate curbs for US power generation
EPA on Monday landed a major blow against current and future greenhouse gas regulations for power plants, the largest U.S. industrial contributor to climate change. The Trump administration rescinded marquee Biden-era standards targeting carbon…
In onstage call with Nvidia CEO, Trump deems AI fears a ‘hoax’
The president has rejected calls by industry leaders for a coordinated slowdown in technological development.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett honors Chris Brown at concert, drawing backlash
Crockett gave singers Chris Brown and Usher a congressional recognition at a Saturday concert in Dallas.
Texas GOP candidate stands by xenophobic comments following backlash
Bo French, the GOP nominee for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission, doubled down on Monday on a xenophobic post that disparaged Asian American students at the University of Texas after receiving blowback from fellow Republicans over the…
Why My Kyiv Visit Worried Me So Much
FP’s editor in chief on the mood in Ukraine—and what it means for the future of war.
The 2026 race that’s testing Andy Beshear’s 2028 reach
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has a simmering Latino revolt on his hands. Quelling it could come down to Texas. A group of Latino Democratic officials — including operatives and local and congressional leaders — are pushing Beshear, who chairs the…
Trump Jr. wedding celebrations were sponsored by powerful Russian businessman
Umar Kremlev, who heads the International Boxing Association and does business with the state, hosted two nights of parties, according to bride Bettina Trump.
Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules Democrats demanded in crypto bill
Provision would allow state attorneys general to sue if federal officials violate ethics rules in the Clarity Act barring them from creating assets while in office.
The Laws of War Must Change for the Drone Age
Hunting civilians from the sky is growing disturbingly common.
EU Parliament to open office in Canada
The European Parliament is to open an office in Canada, Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced Monday. The announcement comes two days before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to attend the State of the Union speech at Parliament’s…
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy. Zelenskyy is not so sure.
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has poured cold water on his American counterpart Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. Trump over the weekend blamed Kyiv’s…
What Mike Johnson and Trump had to say about $5,000 payments this weekend
The president doubled down on his idea to pay Americans if the GOP keeps control of Congress in November. But the House speaker was more circumspect.
7 points qu’Ursula von der Leyen abordera dans son discours sur l’état de l’Union
BRUXELLES — Ursula von der Leyen a fait de l’indépendance de l’Europe face à un monde dangereux le pilier de son héritage politique. Mercredi, la présidente de la Commission européenne devra faire le point sur l’état d’avancement de cette ambition…
Unions move to back political cash reforms after Farage’s £72M haul
BRIGHTON, England — Britain’s trade unions are preparing to back a suite of changes to political finance rules after two cryptocurrency tycoons donated a record £72 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Unions had been lobbying the governing Labour…