Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their ‘Alpha Energy’
In a wide-ranging interview, the junior senator from Michigan took stock of her party’s deep-seated woes, warning Democrats not to be “so damn scared.”
Even After Bondi Gains Trump’s Backing, Her Survival Remains an Open Question
The sustained backlash has exposed the hazards of the attorney general’s focus on courting President Trump, with the assumption that he maintains the total backing of his base.
China’s ASML endeavour and India eyes Taiwan ties
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
EU prepares list of potential tariffs on US services
Brussels also considering export controls if trade talks with Washington fail
Patience thins among MAGA loyalists for Trump to meet demands on Epstein
Trump supporters have a new priority on their minds – the release of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files.
60 dead after fire tears through Iraqi shopping centre, officials say
Clips circulating on social media appear to show a number of people on the roof during the fire.
Body found in search for hiker missing in Italy
Matthew Hall, from Hull, had left Chiavenna in Lombardy for a solo hike but failed to return.
Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate passes $9B in cuts to global aid, public broadcasting in win for Trump
The Senate voted early Thursday to claw back $9 billion in federal funding for global aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sending the package requested by President Trump to the House for a final vote. The 51-48 vote on what’s known as a rescissions package is a victory for Trump, who has vowed to shrink…
Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations
The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse.