Republicans are starting to contend with the fact that the president will soon be gone, and they’ll be fending for themselves. Hours after witnessing his party’s worst electoral drubbing in at least six years, President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House and demanded they ditch their chamber’s supermajority rules. “If you don’t … Read more
“If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?” MEXICO CITY — What should have been a five-minute time-saving walk from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education Ministry for President Claudia Sheinbaum has become a symbol of what Mexican women face every day … Read more
The French leader is a narcissist who is in denial of reality, argues Alain Minc. PARIS — There was a time when Alain Minc would sing the praises of French President Emmanuel Macron, comparing him to Napoleon’s generals: an extraordinary being blessed both with talent and luck. Fast-forward eight years and Minc, Macron’s former mentor … Read more
Democrats generally fared well in statehouse elections Tuesday. JACKSON, Mississippi — Mississippi Democrats appear to have broken a Republican supermajority in the state Senate, claiming victories in two Republican-held districts that were redrawn after a court ruled they should have greater representation for Black voters. Unofficial county election results show Democrats leading, but vote totals … Read more
Former Israeli security service chief thinks the only path to lasting peace involves a two-state solution. Ami Ayalon was one of Israel’s legendary gatekeepers — intelligence chiefs who’ve shouldered the daunting responsibility for the country’s security since the state’s founding, defending it against the odds from hostile Arab neighbors and militant Palestinian groups. And he’s … Read more
There are still many hurdles to overcome, but Republicans are readying a package that moderate Dems may well accept. The Senate is grinding toward an end to the shutdown — and there are new signs for optimism this week. A swing group of Democrats is signaling they could accept a GOP offer including a continuing … Read more
The campaign handed the governor the chance to counter Trump with California’s Democratic might, building on years of practice. SACRAMENTO, California — Gavin Newsom called his redistricting win and the rest of Tuesday’s Democratic sweep evidence the beleaguered party is “in its ascendancy.” He could have been talking about himself. The California governor’s constituents handed … Read more
Federal judge concerned that justice department sought to ‘indict first and investigate later’ in case of ex-FBI director A federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of the former FBI director James Comey to produce a trove of materials from the investigation, saying he was concerned that the justice department’s position had … Read more
Hamas hands remains of three soldiers to Israel and bodies of 45 Palestinians are returned to Gaza amid fragile ceasefire Israel has announced that the remains of three soldiers killed by Hamas during its raid into Israel on 7 October 2023 have been handed over by the militant group. The transfer is the latest since … Read more
Resolution may be delayed without agreement over the force’s mandate and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal A UN security council resolution mandating the introduction of an international stabilisation force into Gaza is likely to be ready within two weeks, but may be delayed if disputes cannot be resolved over the force’s mandate, including the question … Read more