A big question for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Like court nominees before him, Judge Kavanaugh will frustrate his interlocutors with nonanswers so as not to tip his hand on future cases before the court. The court itself, like the legislative and executive branches of government, is not above the …
As local news outlets struggle to survive, citizen-led efforts are stepping up
ELi is one of a growing number of nonprofit news initiatives that have sprung up around the country in recent years to try to plug the gaps left by a media industry in financial crisis. “[ELi is] part of a fast-growing landscape of nonprofit news orga…
‘No One Wants To Look Like Trump’s Poodle’: NATO Allies Gear Up For Brussels Summit
Trump has shown he has no qualms about upending established policies or pacts with global partners, and has explicitly tied security issues to trade and economic ones. That’s making allies nervous.
Why President Trump Hates Canadian Dairy — And Canada Insists On Protecting It
President Trump has railed against Canada when it comes to trade. A particular point of criticism is the dairy industry. Canada slaps steep tariffs on imports of milk, cheese and butter from the U.S.
NATO Worries How Seriously The U.S. Takes The Alliance’s Role
On the eve of the NATO summit, European leaders brace for more prodding from President Trump about their level of defense spending and threats to reduce the U.S. military footprint on the continent.
Thai Cave Mission: All 12 Boys And Their Coach Are Rescued
Divers brought out the final four boys and their soccer coach from a cave near the Thai-Myanmar border, extracting the team through a labyrinth of tight passages after they spent two weeks trapped.
What’s Next For The U.K. Government And Its Plan To Leave The EU
Brexit strategy talks have pushed the government of British Prime Minister Theresa May to the brink. With high-profile, pro-Brexit officials leaving her government, what is the path forward?
Trump To Meet With NATO Allies In Brussels
As President Trump travels to Europe for the NATO summit, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns talks to Rachel Martin about what is at stake.
Taiwan Prepares For High Winds, Heavy Rain From Super Typhoon Maria
The storm is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and is packing winds in excess of 110 mph. It is expected to make a close pass of northern Taiwan and of Japan’s southern Ryukyu islands.
Death Toll In Japan Floods Reaches 148 With Dozens Still Missing
Amid a heat wave with temperatures nearing 90 degrees, officials were also struggling to restore electricity, especially in the hardest hit Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures.
Divers Hope To Rescue Remaining Boys Trapped In Thai Cave
Officials are racing to remove the last four boys and their soccer coach from the Tham Luang cave ahead of likely rain that could severely complicate the rescue.
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