January 30, 2026, 06:32January 30, 2026, 06:32 Shortly before a possible partial shutdown of US government operations, Democrats and Republicans agreed on an interim solution in the dispute over the adoption of the budget. US President Donald Trump wrote this on the Truth Social platform. Leading Democrats also confirmed the agreement, as reported by the […]
Continue ReadingEin Monat in 2026 und die politische Lage ist bereits verdichtet. In dieser Sonderausgabe spricht Gordon Repinski mit Mariam Lau (DIE ZEIT) über die großen Linien: Donald Trump und die neue Weltordnung, Europas wachsende Eigenständigkeit, die Lernkurve von Friedrich Merz und die strategischen Herausforderungen im Umgang mit der AfD vor entscheidenden Landtagswahlen im Osten. Mehr […]
Continue ReadingA new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.
Continue ReadingStarmer also contrasted his approach with that of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose visit to China this month — and subsequent speech in Davos declaring the old world order “ruptured” — prompted Trump to threaten a new wave of tariffs on Ottawa. Trump was asked about the U.K.’s pursuit of closer ties with Beijing […]
Continue Reading“It is highly unusual for a U.K. political party to be lobbying a foreign government over a U.K. foreign policy decision,” said Evie Aspinall, director the British Foreign Policy Group. “In part, that is because foreign policy is often relatively bipartisan, and because it is widely accepted that issues of national security should be addressed […]
Continue ReadingA few of the lawmakers sent info after POLITICO got in touch. Sibylle Berg, a German non-aligned lawmaker, was an author and playwright before joining the European Parliament. Her office sent a document that said she makes €120,000 per year outside of her work as a parliamentarian. “We value transparency and believe that publication obligations […]
Continue ReadingEurope is testing how far it’s willing to go — at home and abroad. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton talks to Jonathan Haidt, author of the best-selling “The Anxious Generation.” His research is inspiring social media bans for kids in countries including France and Australia, even as tech companies and some researchers […]
Continue ReadingThe Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.
Continue ReadingThe Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.
Continue ReadingHe allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork “signed by a judge” to free the accused killer, a complaint states.
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