Month: December 2023
Time running out for GOP candidates to make race competitive as Trump grows Iowa lead
As Republican presidential contenders courted early-state voters and Wall Street donors, one candidate faced threats of violence. Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign said police arrested a man for making specific death threats at the candidate and supporters. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Read MoreSpecial Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide if Trump Is Immune From Prosecution
The special counsel, Jack Smith, urged the justices to move with exceptional speed, and they quickly agreed to fast-track the first phase of the case.
Read MoreU.S. House passes bill banning uranium imports from Russia
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House on Monday passed a ban on imports of Russian uranium as lawmakers seek to add pressure on Moscow for its war on Ukraine, though the measure has waivers in case of
Read MoreSeeking more U.S. aid, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Washington
Ukrainian President Zelensky is coming to Washington Tuesday to make a plea for Congress to approve more money to help in the country’s war against Russia.
Read MoreYoung doctors are at COP28, and they’ve got a message for world leaders
Young doctors at COP28 say the climate crisis is a health crisis. And they’re energized to solve both at the same time.
Read MorePoland elects new prime minister, ending right-wing party’s rule
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice Party leaves government today following its defeat in last month’s national election. Donald Tusk will become prime minister.
Read MoreAmid fighting on Israel’s northern border, Hezbollah and Iran seek to avoid war
Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s offensive in Gaza, there has been fighting on Israel’s northern border too, where Hezbollah and Iran are eager to avoid all-out war.
Read MoreRishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his immigration policy
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces one of the toughest weeks of his 13 months in office. Sunak was grilled by lawyers at a public inquiry on Monday about his decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreRishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his immigration policy
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces one of the toughest weeks of his 13 months in office. Sunak was grilled by lawyers at a public inquiry on Monday about his decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreRishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his immigration policy
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces one of the toughest weeks of his 13 months in office. Sunak was grilled by lawyers at a public inquiry on Monday about his decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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