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Press play to listen to this article Europe has deployed an unprecedented arsenal of economic sanctions against Moscow in an attempt to weaken Russia’s economy and force Vladimir Putin to abandon his war in Ukraine. But as the export bans bite over the coming months, Russia will start to crave banned goods that are essential … Read More “How Russia can beat EU sanctions – POLITICO” »
By BRIAN SLODYSKO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican who was backed by Donald Trump at the last minute prevailed on Tuesday in an Alabama Senate runoff. But in neighboring Georgia, the former president’s losing streak deepened. Meanwhile, moderate Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won her Democratic primary, offering a fresh warning to progressives. … Read More “Takeaways: Trump’s Conditional Loyalty, New Warning for Left | Washington, D.C. News” »
So he does have friends! Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio’s congressional campaign is receiving backing from a former Brooklyn political mainstay, and a city lawmaker who represents parts of the borough and a union — his first official endorsements in the race. Marty Markowitz, who served as Brooklyn borough president from 2002 to 2013, is supporting … Read More “Bill de Blasio of NYC gets first endorsements for Congress” »
Press play to listen to this article A very strange French parliamentary election has ended in humiliation for President Emmanuel Macron and it may well turn into a slow-motion calamity for France. Macron’s centrist alliance Ensemble is marooned 44 seats short of a working majority in the National Assembly after the second round of legislative … Read More “France thrown into limbo after humiliating setback for Macron – POLITICO” »
Former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly won a runoff election over a political outsider millionaire Sunday, ushering in a new era of politics for Colombia by becoming the country’s first leftist president. Petro, a senator in his third attempt to win the presidency, got 50.47% of the votes, while real estate magnate Rodolfo Hernández had 47.27%, … Read More “Former rebel Gustavo Petro wins runoff election to become Colombia’s next president” »
Press play to listen to this article PARIS — In a disastrous outcome for French President Emmanuel Macron, his centrist alliance will fall short of an absolute majority in a parliamentary runoff vote that logged significant gains for both the hard left and the far right. In what is a major upset for the French … Read More “Macron to lose parliamentary majority in stunning upset – POLITICO” »
FILE – Election workers perform a recount of ballots from the recent Pennsylvania primary election at the Allegheny County Election Division warehouse on the Northside of Pittsburgh, June 1, 2022. The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans that could increase the power of state lawmakers over … Read More “Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP” »
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are going to hold onto the House after November’s midterm elections. They will pick up as many as four seats in the Senate, expanding their majority and overcoming internal dissent that has helped stifle their agenda. As the challenges confronting President Joe Biden intensify, his predictions of a rosy political future … Read More “Biden’s optimism collides with mounting political challenges | Govt-and-politics” »
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — “One of the great things we gave to Europe.” So said Boris Johnson, describing the European Convention on Human Rights back in 2016. Suddenly, he doesn’t sound quite so keen. The prime minister leaned into talk of withdrawing from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) … Read More “Boris Johnson rages at the European Court of Human Rights. But will he act? – POLITICO” »
Republican Mayra Flores defeated the leading Democratic candidate for an open congressional seat in a historically blue region of South Texas in a Tuesday special election. Flores, who will be the first Mexican-born congresswoman, garnered about 51% of the vote to top Dan Sanchez, who received 43% of the vote with all precincts reporting. The … Read More “Texas Republican Mayra Flores wins special election, defeating Democrat Dan Sanchez” »
