Colin Powell, Who Shaped U.S. National Security, Dies at 84
October 19 By Eric Schmitt Colin L. Powell, who in four decades of public life served as the nation’s top soldier, diplomat and national security adviser, and whose speech at the United Nations in 2003 helped pave the way for the United States to go…
Alaska Republican Young Urges Vaccination in New Ads
October 18 By Ron BrooKs The longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House is appearing in a new round of ads urging Alaskans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Ads featuring Rep. Don Young are being paid for by the Conquer COVID Coalition, Young spokesperson Zack Brown…
Alaskans Get Annual Boost of Free Money From Oil Wealth
October 16 By Becky Bohrer What was once a joyous fall rite in Alaska has become another thing for people to bicker about — the amount of money residents receive from the state’s oil wealth. Checks of $1,114 are expected to be paid to about…
Biden Signs Debt Limit Hike, but December Standoff Looms
October 15 By Peter Marsh President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill raising the nation’s debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster. The House passed the $480 billion increase in the…
Biden Discusses ‘Transparency’ With Kenya President
October 14 By Aamer Madhani President Joe Biden and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta discussed financial transparency during their White House meeting Thursday, as the East African leader faces scrutiny over revelations that he and his family stashed millions of dollars in hidden offshore accounts. Kenyatta…
Bill Maher is right about Trump’s ‘slow-moving coup.’ Here are 6 reasons to take it seriously
October 12 By Brian Stelter The title of Charlie Sykes’ Sunday newsletter for The Bulwark is perfectly applicable to the news right now: “How alarmed should we be?” That’s the question undergirding so much of the news coverage about American politics. How alarmed should we…
Traveler’s Notes from Alaska
October 11 By Bryan Flow Hello everybody. I’m Bryan from Alaska. I’d like to share a little my impressions of visiting the Russian north. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to abandon their holiday abroad, reconsider their plans and take up new hobbies. Like…
Two Orban Challengers Face off in Hungary Primary Race
October 10 By Justin Spike Opposition voters in Hungary on Sunday will have the chance to cast their ballots in a primary to decide between two politicians with different platforms but one important thing in common: they each want to bring an end to the…
Why the Debt Ceiling Is the Basement of U.S. Politics – ‘The Sunday Political Brunch”
October 9 By Mark Curtis The big, national political headline of the week was that Senate Republicans paved a path forward with Democrats to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. There was a temporary, short-term compromise. The old line that the U.S. currency, “backs the full…
Traveler’s Notes from Alaska
October 8 By Bryan Flow Hello everybody. I’m Bryan from Alaska. I’d like to share a little my impressions of visiting the Russian north. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to abandon their holiday abroad, reconsider their plans and take up new hobbies. Like…