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War in Ukraine
The US House of Representatives is set to vote Saturday on a new military aid package that would unlock billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Apr. 19, 07:52
Trump
Trump and some Republicans have repeated Russian disinformation, consistently favoring Putin; now these rightwing extremists have expanded to become a slight majority in the House of Representatives.
Apr. 17, 14:56
US
On all sides of the political spectrum, at this crucial moment in Ukraine and the West’s history, the US Congress is failing the cause of freedom because of its cowardice.
Apr. 14, 12:41
War in Ukraine
Encouraging anything that can be construed as a victory for Russia will have grave geopolitical implications, starting with the end of the current world order.
Apr. 14, 09:38
War in Ukraine
Former US President Donald Trump said he is not opposed to Republicans approving a military aid package Kyiv has been pleading for months, but that it should “exist in the form of a loan.”
Apr. 13, 11:50
Zelensky
Zelensky said Ukraine could lose the war without US aid, that Russia could target Kharkiv, and that Scholz doesn’t send Taurus missiles because it wants them on hand.
Apr. 10, 16:36
War in Ukraine
Trump, according to The Washington Post report, believes both countries want a way out of the war while saving face, with some Ukrainians “possibly open to joining Russia.”
Apr. 8, 08:43
US
Biden carries the political fight to Trump as their rivalry for the White House intensifies.
Mar. 9, 10:38
US
Usually, the annual address to Congress is a ceremonial affair, but in 2024, the stakes are enormous as Biden seeks to overcome growing doubts about his age, the US economy and war in Ukraine.
Mar. 7, 08:24
Biden
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Mar. 6, 17:07
US
No surprises in US Super Tuesday primaries as Trump and Biden sweep the deck, and Haley's bid in doubt.
Mar. 6, 08:24
War in Ukraine
In four months as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has given Russia a chance to win its war in Ukraine, and thereby turn the world towards tyranny.
Mar. 5, 16:23
US
A reckless prospective foreign policy and a troubling unfitness to hold the nation’s highest office – why Donald Trump is the thorn in the side of the Republican party and a threat to democracy.
Mar. 5, 14:57
US
"Super Tuesday" -- the primary cycle's largest single day of voting, with contests in 15 states and one territory -- is historically a defining moment in the race for the presidential nomination.
Mar. 5, 14:18
US
Haley's symbolic victory in the nation's capital comes just ahead a decisive day in the long US nominating process -- Super Tuesday, in which 15 states and one territory vote.
Mar. 4, 13:03
Putin
Russia’s willingness to sabotage mutually beneficial international relations has mystified western observers for generations, as Winston Churchill wrote: “Russia is a mystery wrapped in an enigma.”
Mar. 2, 13:12