Tony Abbott’s position in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary is untenable
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Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces next hurdle in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are preparing to push their hard-fought package of tax breaks and spending cuts…
Divisions form among House Republicans over Medicaid, tax cuts in Trump’s bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed…
Germany bans ‘Reich citizen’ group and arrests its leaders
The German government banned the controversial “Reich citizen” group and arrested its leaders. Also called the Reichsburger movement,…
Conservatives see some optimism after election of Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — They went into last week’s conclave vastly outnumbered and smarting after being sidelined by…
Trump names Todd Blanche acting librarian of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump during his 2024 criminal trial, has…
A Working-Class Pope – The American Prospect
In March of 1996, while covering the Republican presidential primaries for L.A. Weekly, I spent a week traveling…
Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor
BERLIN (AP) — Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany’s next chancellor, drawing applause and a…
Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese says voters chose unity over division
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday was greeted by well-wishers at a…
South Korea’s ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday he will run in next…
Rubio takes on two top national security roles after embracing Trump’s ‘America First’ vision | National News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been thrown into two top national security jobs at…
South Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for president
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, said Thursday he is resigning…