Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III concludes his nearly two-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. In a different letter, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wants to know why Trump son-in-law Jared Kusher uses WhatsApp for government business. Moving to stifle the
Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn out tomorrow for a march in London demanding another vote on Brexit. If May’s latest deal fails, the EU will back a delay only until April 12. Over two million people in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe have been affected by Cyclone Idai.
Extreme precipitation and flooding may be the new normal in the Great Lakes region due to climate change. Along the Missouri River, one man controls a network of dams “that dictates the fate of millions of people.” A new Amnesty International report says US air strikes in Somalia—ramped up
Robert Mueller's team would appear to be winding down their investigation. At the same time, it appears to be quite busy. See also: “New Mueller probe revelations explain Trump's rage,” or “Trump's ever-expanding list of grievances.” The Nebraska Farm Bureau puts crop and
Robert Mueller's team would appear to be winding down their investigation. At the same time, it appears to be quite busy. See also: “New Mueller probe revelations explain Trump's rage,” or “Trump's ever-expanding list of grievances.” The Nebraska Farm Bureau puts crop and
In the wake of New Zealand’s mass shooting, Trump finds ways to downplay the threat of white nationalism. Students around the world skipped school on Friday to demonstrate for climate action. Here’s the story of a formerly homeless student who learned this week he’d been accepted to
At least 49 people were killed and 20 seriously injured in mass shootings at two mosques in New Zealand. A 17-minute video of a portion of the attack “leapt across the internet faster than social media censors could remove it.” The UK Parliament votes to postpone the Brexit deadline,
Beto O’Rourke becomes the eleventh current or former elected official to enter the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. Andrew Sullivan on what happened when Britain's Labour party went hard left. The President faces his first two vetoes after Senate Republicans break rank over Yemen and Trump’s border
A growing number of countries are grounding or banning Boeing 737 Max 8 plans, but the FAA stands firm on their safety. Trump and Boeing’s CEO chat on the phone. Perhaps Trump said that he doesn’t want really, really, really smart people flying planes. Worth remembering: An American
Singapore and Australia ban Boeing 737 Max aircraft after an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing Max 8 crashed on Sunday, killing 157 people on board. Airlines, passenger advocates, and insurance experts discuss the popular Max 8. Southwest Airlines has the most Max 8s in the world. “This week will mark a turning
