House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections
House Republican leaders cancelled votes planned for Thursday. Members won’t return to Washington until Nov. 9.
Primary Season Is Over. What Comes Next?
The 2026 primary season came to a close Tuesday night with incumbents and expected challengers both winning easily in Delaware. In the evening’s main race, Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat seeking a third full term in Washington, easily bested three challengers, including one who had legally changed his …
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81
Dillard’s work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.
Kate Atkinson’s latest historical escape is to a festival most Americans haven’t heard of
The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people’s spirits after the devastation of World War II.
Morning Joe hosts in disbelief that Trump has traded more stocks than all of Congress combined
‘It works out to nearly 60 stock trades a day — every day — since he’s taken office,’ one panellist noted
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
This post was originally published on hereThe United States war on Iran has cost the country $38bn so far, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said this week, adding that an estimated $3bn will be added every month if the conflict continues, placing strain on the country’s finances and economy. The report, which was released on…
US judge blocks DHS from threatening prosecution against man who criticized ICE
David Streever was issued a ‘warning notice’ after sending an email critical of ICE to the agency’s director in January
Belarus releases 25 political prisoners after US envoy’s visit
Hundreds remain in prison, including journalists, trade unionists and others who supported the 2020 protests against Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s re-election.
Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies and pursue broader negotiations.
The ‘Ossoff angle’: media-savvy senator borrows from Obama as 2028 chatter builds
Pictures of Georgia Democrat looking into middle distance proliferate – and social media skills have boosted his profile