Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.
Former congressman Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In a statement, Levin said he was aligned with El-Sayed on climate change, trade, health care and other issues despite his “significant disagreement” with El-Sayed’s views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Pentagon CTO says U.S. government shouldn’t take stakes in tech giants, questions adding AI regs
President Donald Trump has angrily pushed back on the calls from industry and lawmakers for an AI slowdown or greater regulation.
Speaker Johnson sending House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war
By Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their
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…