POLITICSZelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talksRussian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.Al Jazeera·3w ago
POLITICSPrediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulationRep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSGraham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversyGraham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.NPR·3w ago
POLITICSPutin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.BBC News·3w ago
POLITICSWhat Are Democrats’ Best Senate Pickup Opportunities?We’ve grouped six battleground states by some of the factors that shape how likely it is for the party to flip each Senate seat.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSTrump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New YorkPresident Trump said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week.ESPN·3w ago
POLITICSPutin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacksPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.NPR·3w ago
POLITICSBurnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contestThe Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.BBC News·3w ago
POLITICSRepublicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout FundThe vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSZelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinUkraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.BBC News·3w ago
POLITICSRussia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew TateWhile some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSWhat to Know About California’s Top Election RacesThe Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.NY Times·3w ago