POLITICSSenate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney generalBlanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.CNBC·3d ago
POLITICSData centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidatesWisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.NPR·3d ago
POLITICSChild among three killed in Russian missile attacks near KyivRussia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.BBC News·3d ago
POLITICSFIFA’s Infantino backed in Colombia where he attends president inaugurationFIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSNorway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resignNorway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSRussian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including childAttack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSUS promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown<p>Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in</p><p>The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon afteThe Guardian·3d ago
POLITICSUS promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown<p>Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in</p><p>The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon afteThe Guardian·3d ago
POLITICSUS Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and ChinaThe US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSTrump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from publicRepublican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSColombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorismRight-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His ConfirmationThe Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.NY Times·3d ago
