Sen. Tim Kaine wanted a “moratorium on mischief” from the Trump administration. He didn’t get it until Sunday night. Tim Kaine privately laid out weeks ago what he needed in return for his vote to end the government shutdown: a “moratorium on mischief.” That’s what the Virginia Democrat told Senate Majority Leader John Thune that … Read more
Trump is starting to focus on high prices, but slow growth in take-home pay could pose a big risk to Republicans before next year’s midterms. The drubbing that Republicans took at the ballot box last week highlighted President Donald Trump’s weakness on the issue of affordability. But if voters are frustrated over high prices, the … Read more
A copy of the schedule obtained by POLITICO shows health agencies’ leaders and health tech CEOs speaking at the Wednesday event. Vice President JD Vance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak at an event Wednesday in Washington bringing together leaders and influencers of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, according to a … Read more
Founder aims to harness the U.S. president’s appeal as “the ultimate symbol of populism.” Donald Trump may sometimes think of himself as the “president of Europe” due to his huge influence over policy in Brussels, but even he wouldn’t have expected to see himself appear on ballots in the city. But a far-right Belgian francophone … Read more
The BBC is about to renegotiate its charter with the U.K. government. LONDON — Britain’s public service broadcaster is in the fight of its life. A blazing row with Donald Trump just made everything harder. The U.S. president on Monday threatened legal action against the BBC, just hours after two of its top executives resigned … Read more
“We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation,” a Chinese official said. TOKYO — Japan was involved in a war of words with China on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring … Read more
The documents, presented in Israel last month to officials from the Departments of State and Defense, raise concerns including whether a multinational security initiative meant to keep the peace in Gaza can really be deployed. Some Trump administration officials are deeply concerned that the Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas could break down because … Read more
“The Senate map doesn’t look great, but if there’s any hope of winning, we have to be aggressive,” said one consultant. The leader of a Democratic donor network fielded excited calls Tuesday night from donors looking to help expand the party’s chances of winning seats in Texas and Florida. Progressive candidate recruitment group Run For … Read more
“They should have seen this coming,” said one county Republican. In Virginia, it’s Republicans’ turn to be lost in the wilderness, and they’re spreading blame for their drubbing. Many say lackluster gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears was deeply flawed and didn’t focus enough on the economy. Some accuse popular GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin of failing to … Read more
California’s governor said Democrats proved they would just not accept President Donald Trump’s actions lying down. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a message for voters Sunday: “The Democratic Party of old” is no more. Reflecting on his party’s wins on Nov. 4 — including the passage of Newsom’s redistricting plan in California — the Democrat … Read more