Congress Faces Oversight Tests as Midterms Near
A possible Democratic Senate shift could put Bernie Sanders in charge of a powerful committee, as lawmakers press the White House on Ukraine satellite restrictions and a court limits some…
Collins Campaigns Across Party Lines With Manchin’s Support
Susan Collins is campaigning for a sixth Senate term by presenting herself as able to represent Maine voters across party lines. Former senator Joe Manchin joined her at a Lewiston…
Recent Headlines Offer Little Verifiable Global Health News
The supplied headlines establish no new WHO, pandemic or climate-adaptation initiative; a circulating claim about Patriot missiles for Ukraine remains unverified in the available material.
Energy and Satellite Disputes Test U.S. Leverage
Russian fuel, Ukraine’s satellite access and Israel’s sanctions concerns show how American influence depends on securing strategic supplies and services.
Trump Tariffs Reshape U.S.-Canada Trade as Ottawa Unveils $6.2 Billion Plan
Mark Carney says U.S. tariffs have raised costs for American families and disrupted decades of cross-border trade. He and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $6.2 billion plan for steelmakers,…
Ukraine’s Starlink Dispute Tests U.S. Control and Credibility
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield are working normally again, but conflicting accounts of who ordered restrictions expose Kyiv’s dependence on privately controlled American communications.
Senators Press Trump on Ukraine Links and Spending Powers
Bipartisan pressure over Ukraine’s satellite access and a failed bid to block White House spending cancellations put executive authority and congressional oversight in focus.
Collins Makes a Cross-Party Case With Manchin at Her Side
Susan Collins brought former senator Joe Manchin to a Lewiston breakfast with Maine voters, underscoring her campaign’s claim that she can reach across party lines. Manchin described her as an…
Elon Musk, Capitalism, and the Future of Big Tech
A podcast conversation with Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff examines Elon Musk’s role in contemporary capitalism and the political influence of Big Tech. The guests discuss Fordism and Muskism, apartheid…