Biden seeks to shore up Ukraine aid, cement his legacy in Germany trip
BERLIN — President Joe Biden leaves Thursday for what is likely to be his final trip as president to Europe, where Germany will bestow its highest honor on him for…
Massive influx of shadowy get-out-the-vote spending floods swing states
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has offered Americans $47 for each swing state voter they recruit to his effort to elect Donald Trump. Democratic groups have started paying at…
Flutterwave CEO GB Agboola on rebuilding trust, and strengthening Africa’s payments future
When Flutterwave launched in 2016, the fintech company quickly became the poster child for African startup success stories. In 2021, it achieved unicorn status, reaching a valuation of more than $1…
FLASHBACK: Reaction to Harris’ plagiarism story much more benign than for Biden during ’88 election
After allegations of plagiarism levied against Vice President Harris, the New York Times quoted an expert who insisted Republicans were ‘mak[ing] a big deal’ out of minor violations that were…
US bombers strike Yemen weapons facilities controlled by Houthi forces
The United States has attacked five military sites controlled by Houthi forces in Yemen by using B-2 bombers for precision strikes against weapons storage locations.‘U.S. forces targeted several of the…
This country’s internet freedom is now as bad as China’s, report finds
For the past decade, China has consistently ranked last in the world for internet freedom due to its all-pervading online surveillance and content control system dubbed the “Great Firewall.” But…
Trump tries softer tone but reprises false migrant claims at Univision town hall
DORAL, Fla. — Donald Trump on Wednesday at times appeared to attempt a more measured tone on immigration, even as he reprised some false, alarmist attacks against migrants during a…
Ethel Kennedy’s memorial attracts 3 presidents — and tales of an older era
President Joe Biden, who has long idolized Robert F. Kennedy and who served for decades in the Senate with Edward M. Kennedy, on Wednesday delivered an emotional eulogy for Ethel…
Israel complicates election’s final stretch, an issue Democrats hoped would fade
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hoped the ongoing violence in the Middle East might simmer below the surface in the final weeks of the presidential race, but…
Democrats maintain massive money edge in key congressional races
Powered by small-dollar donors, Democrats have seized control of the fundraising game in the battle for the House and the Senate, leaving Republicans at a disadvantage — and increasingly reliant…