With access to abortion flickering in Louisiana, the legal battle over the statewide ban continues with a court hearing scheduled to begin Monday morning.… Read more
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Biden’s Mideast Trip Aimed at Reassuring Wary Leaders
Before stepping foot in Saudi Arabia, President Joe Biden knew there would be trouble.… Read more
Biden, Lapid Agree to Stop Iran Nuke Program, Differ on How
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side Thursday and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power. They parted ways, though, on how to get there.… Read more
Biden Heads to West Bank, With Little to Offer Palestinians
Without a clear path for jumpstarting peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, President Joe Biden offered American money as a balm while visiting a local hospital on Friday.… Read more
Dems Say Manchin Blocking Energy, Tax Provisions in Big Bill
Sen. Joe Manchin has said he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate or energy provisions or higher taxes on the rich and corporations, a Democrat briefed on the conversations said late Thursday, delivering a stunning blow to one of the party’s top election-year priorities.… Read more
WNBA’s Griner Heads Back to Russian Court After Guilty Plea
American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.… Read more
Manchin Cites Inflation Concerns, Roiling Budget Talks Anew
Sen. Joe Manchin roiled his budget talks with Democratic leaders anew Wednesday, saying the latest inflation surge makes him “more cautious than I’ve ever been” about agreeing to federal spending increases that could drive consumers’ costs even higher.… Read more
Biden, Lapid Discuss Iran, Integrating Israel in Middle East
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday discussed Iran’s rapidly progressing nuclear program, with the Israeli leader vowing afterward that “there will be no nuclear Iran.”… Read more
California’s Newsom Goes to Washington; 2024 Chatter Follows
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.… Read more
Surging Gas Prices Likely Drove US Inflation to 40-Year High
U.S. inflation likely reached a new 40-year high in June, driven up by a spike in gas costs, more expensive food and rent, and pricier cars and hotel rooms.… Read more
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Louisiana Abortion Ban Case Heard Before Judge
With access to abortion flickering in Louisiana, the legal battle over the statewide ban continues with a court hearing scheduled to begin Monday morning.… Continue Reading
Biden’s Mideast Trip Aimed at Reassuring Wary Leaders
Before stepping foot in Saudi Arabia, President Joe Biden knew there would be trouble.… Continue Reading
Biden, Lapid Agree to Stop Iran Nuke Program, Differ on How
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side Thursday and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power. They parted ways, though, on how to get there.… Continue Reading
Biden Heads to West Bank, With Little to Offer Palestinians
Without a clear path for jumpstarting peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, President Joe Biden offered American money as a balm while visiting a local hospital on Friday.… Continue Reading
Dems Say Manchin Blocking Energy, Tax Provisions in Big Bill
Sen. Joe Manchin has said he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate or energy provisions or higher taxes on the rich and corporations, a Democrat briefed on the conversations said late Thursday, delivering a stunning blow to one of the party’s top election-year priorities.… Continue Reading
WNBA’s Griner Heads Back to Russian Court After Guilty Plea
American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.… Continue Reading
Manchin Cites Inflation Concerns, Roiling Budget Talks Anew
Sen. Joe Manchin roiled his budget talks with Democratic leaders anew Wednesday, saying the latest inflation surge makes him “more cautious than I’ve ever been” about agreeing to federal spending increases that could drive consumers’ costs even higher.… Continue Reading
Biden, Lapid Discuss Iran, Integrating Israel in Middle East
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday discussed Iran’s rapidly progressing nuclear program, with the Israeli leader vowing afterward that “there will be no nuclear Iran.”… Continue Reading
California’s Newsom Goes to Washington; 2024 Chatter Follows
As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won’t be far behind.… Continue Reading
Surging Gas Prices Likely Drove US Inflation to 40-Year High
U.S. inflation likely reached a new 40-year high in June, driven up by a spike in gas costs, more expensive food and rent, and pricier cars and hotel rooms.… Continue Reading