None of the various hypotheses for Trump being a Russian pawn quite pan out—which still leaves collusion as a possibility. 1/22 It's not inconceivable Russia would aid Democrats in 2018—in order to give Trump a reelection punching bag. 2/22 Republicans are actively eroding public
Ethiopia and Eritrea declare an end to 20 years of conflict after "an impressive combined effort by the international community." 1/18 The Director of National Intelligence expresses mild surprise at news that Putin is coming to America just in time for this year’s midterms. The White
Thousands of Amazon employees across Europe commemorated Prime Day by going on strike to protest grueling working conditions. 1/15 This summer's heatwave is revealing forgotten landscapes in the UK normally kept hidden by grass and crops. 2/15 Absent serious reductions in global emissions, the most extreme,
Trump backtracks on his presser with Putin, says he meant to say the opposite of what he said with regard to whether he believes Russia interfered with the 2016 election. 1/21 To better understand what Trump really said or actually meant, below is our annotated version of the transcript.
President Trump backed the Kremlin on the subject of hacking US elections. Many people expressed alarm. 1/22 Even Newt Gingrich said Trump siding with Russia against his own government was “the most serious mistake of his presidency.†2/22 Dictionary.com trolled Trump with a "traitor&
As if asking foreign agents to hack his political opponent—which in fact happened that very same day—wasn't bad enough, a royal etiquette expert (and former royal butler) confirms the internet's fears that yes, Trump broke protocol by standing in front of the Queen. 1/
I truly believe that today’s hearing is just another victory notch in Putin’s belt and another milestone in our enemies’ campaign to tear America apart. From FBI agent Peter Strzok’s statement before Congress. The meeting quickly degenerated. 1/17 Brett Kavanaugh will face tough questions in the
A thorough, 17-day timeline of the trapped Thai soccer team's ordeal. 1/16 US Embassy warns Americans in London to "keep a low profile" during Trump's visit—it's standard protocol, but still. 2/16 NFL Players Association files a grievance over
Torrential rain storms have killed at least 176 in Japan. More than 50 people are still unaccounted for. 1/21 Three reasons why the US is vulnerable to big disasters: coastal populations; problematic access to cash; troubled supply chains. 2/21 As President Trump’s trade war rolls on, Japan
All 12 members of the Wild Boar soccer team and their coach have been rescued from the cave in Thailand. 1/20 Overnight, Theresa May hired a new cabinet after Boris Johnson and David Davis quit over May’s plan for a soft Brexit—and the discord in her party
