Beyond polarization: Why fixing a broken Congress matters
We often blame partisan politics for dysfunction in Congress. But that’s not the whole story.
Amid growing concerns about 2020, a primer on Russian election interference
The recent publication of the Mueller report provided more details about the extent of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed today after meeting with the FBI that the Russians hacked into two co…
Why China’s Tariffs On U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Aren’t Likely To Have A Huge Impact
China is raising tariffs on U.S. liquefied natural gas — a rapidly growing industry. But in the short term, this isn’t likely to have much effect on U.S. producers because of previous tariffs.
How Trump’s Embrace Of Authoritarian Rulers Has Impacted The World
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Robin Wright, of The New Yorker and the Wilson Center, about President Trump’s embrace of authoritarian leaders.
Pompeo Discusses Election Interference With Putin During Meeting In Sochi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Tuesday in Sochi, Russia, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister. They sparred over Iran, Russian election meddling and Venezuela.
The oh-too-rare case of loving political foes
Many Republicans wonder why President Donald Trump has not tweeted a personal attack against Nancy Pelosi and even meets with her frequently. Among Democrats, former Vice President Joe Biden is similarly singled out for his tributes to the character o…
‘Crisis of masculinity’: How opioid epidemic hits men harder
On a recent morning in the Downtown Eastside, a man in a parking lot picks up a syringe from the ground. Hoping that it contains some sort of substance, he puts it to his arm. But it is empty. He throws it back down.
New Zealand Girl Sends Prime Minister $5 ‘Bribe’ To Fund Dragon Research
An 11-year-old sent Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern the seed money to launch studies about dragons and telekinesis. Why? So she can grow up to be a dragon trainer.
On Visit To Russia, Pompeo Says ‘We Would Not Tolerate’ Interference In 2020 Election
“If the Russians were to engage in that in 2020, it would put our relationship in an even worse place than it has been,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
U.S. Prepares Sanctions On Another $300 Billion Of Imported Chinese Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative published a list of Chinese goods that would be hit with new duties, from artists’ brushes to watches.
U.S. Sanctions Have Cubans Bracing For Tough Economic Times
Cubans are feeling the effects of the Trump administration’s tough new sanctions there, which include limiting both U.S. visas and also the funds that U.S.-based relatives can send back to the island.
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