POLITICSRussia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to HouseA measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.CNBC·3d ago
POLITICSIranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags OnAs President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.NY Times·3d ago
POLITICSJudge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections<p>Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians</p><p>Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forwThe Guardian·3d ago
POLITICSJudge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections<p>Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians</p><p>Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forwThe Guardian·3d ago
POLITICSAnother court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court reviewA federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.NPR·3d ago
POLITICSSenate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey GrahamThe bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.NPR·4d ago
POLITICSCassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump's embattled attorney general pickAttorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.CNBC·4d ago
POLITICSTop Democrat proposes killing tax breaks for overseas oil productionGas prices in the U.S. averaged $4.06 per gallon on Thursday — a major source of voter discontent heading into November's midterm elections.CNBC·4d ago
POLITICSColombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groupsA new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.NPR·4d ago
POLITICSBlanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's supportA key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.NPR·4d ago
POLITICSColombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war<p>As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back</p><p>As the boat approached the riverbank, camouflaged figures watched from the tree line.</p><p>Behind them, in the dim understory of the junThe Guardian·4d ago
POLITICSTrump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of HormuzPresident Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.NPR·4d ago
