Why Democrats are starting to feel bullish about a midterm wave
Democrats say the Iran war, high prices and President Donald Trump's sinking popularity give them a real chance of congressional majorities.
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String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint
A strike on a train that imperiled former European leaders and CIA officers is among a spate of attacks that risked a dangerous escalation with the West, experts say.
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. It's unclear why. (Image credit: Stephen Maturen)
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products. (Image credit: Jimena Peck for NPR)
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion
The former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, was convicted in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. He’ll serve out his time at a luxury home.
Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a Moment
Loafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.
German Art Institutions Prepare for a Fight as Far Right Looks to Take Power
As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for “patriotic” art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.
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Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that support Ukraine.
Doctors raise concerns about views and experience of members on federal task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to powerful federal task force that plays a key role in determining the kind of preventive case people get. In a major departure, the new members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force…
Couple shares how chance encounter brought them together after meeting online
A couple, now married, tell the story of how they met online and then crossed paths in an unexpected place.
Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that these potential strikes "intend to paralyze NATO" in an attempt to demonstrate that Article 5 "exists only in theory." (Image credit: WOJTEK RADWANSKI)
What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports. (Image credit: Abdulnasser Alseddik)
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation. (Image credit: Michael Ciaglo)
This Is How Putin Took Total Control
The Russian elite’s room for maneuver has disappeared.
Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster
The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.
Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants
While Russian elections are hardly free, they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.
Bill Cassidy on vaccines, RFK Jr. and the fight for public trust
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Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.
Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building
As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump’s name.
S.U.V. Driver Charged With Murder in Los Angeles Bus Crash
Prosecutors said the driver was impaired by drugs and ran a red light before ramming a city bus on Tuesday. Two people died. Compounding the tragedy, a news helicopter also crashed.