UK, France scramble to draft peace plan for Ukraine as US support falters

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have positioned themselves as potential intermediaries between the US and Ukraine.
European leaders. NTB/Javad Parsa/via Reuters

The high stakes of China’s ‘Two Sessions’ summits this week

Beijing is expected to reveal its economic growth targets, its monetary and fiscal priorities, and its broader policy course.
A military officer stands guard at the open space in front of the Great Hall of the People, ahead of the National People’s Congress (NPC) session.Go Nakamura/Reuters

China won’t ‘replace’ USAID in Africa

But the exit of US foreign assistance has created an opportunity for Beijing to strengthen its presence on the continent, say experts.
African heads of state with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in Beijing in 2018 South Africa government/Flickr

Spain’s migration approach bucks a Europe-wide trend

The country’s socialist government has opted to soften many of the country’s immigration rules instead of taking a more hardline approach.
A group of migrants disembark from a Spanish Coast Guard vessel. Borja Suarez/Reuters
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Trump ratchets up pressure on Ukraine as Republicans urge a thaw

While military aid may be paused, his other options range from a revived minerals deal to looser Russia sanctions.
Donald TrumpLeah Millis/Reuters

Tackling Washington’s Tax and Spend Priorities

Tax cuts are back — but so are the big questions.

McConnell protégé Cameron leads in early Kentucky Senate primary poll

A pollster with Cameron ties found Cameron, Kentucky’s former attorney general, leading in a primary with Rep. Andy Barr and businessman Nate Morris.
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo/Reuters

Trump’s SEC pick is in paperwork purgatory

Three months after President Trump tapped Paul Atkins as SEC chair, the White House still hasn’t produced the paperwork needed to schedule his confirmation hearing.

Uncommon bonds: US support for Taiwan

The self-governing island enjoys strong backing in Congress, in part due to cross-aisle angst toward China.

European leaders chart new Ukraine peace talks path after Oval Office debacle

Kyiv’s European allies gathered in London Sunday for talks aimed at crafting a peace plan, but questions remain as to US support.

Why the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting imploded

It happened in part because the White House perceived a loss of focus on the reason they were even gathering.

Kevin McCarthy pushes for nuclear energy policy

The former House speaker released a blueprint urging to reform the permitting process and giving tax credits to energy providers to increase nuclear energy production.

Global health funding takes new hits with more USAID cuts

Programs identified by the State Department as life-saving were terminated Thursday as part of the Trump administration’s move to cut more than 10,000 foreign aid contracts.

Republicans start to sweat as Trump takes ownership of US economy

The party is conscious of the strain tariffs and federal layoffs would add to sagging consumer sentiment and a slowing labor market.

Trump says Putin would ‘keep his word’ on Ukraine peace deal

Trump said peace talks to end the war in Ukraine are moving quickly, as UK’s Keir Starmer courted the US president for Kyiv’s security guarantees.
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