Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sissi wins landslide election victory and consolidates power - The Washington Post

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sissi wins landslide election victory and consolidates power - The Washington Post: Sissi won 97 percent of all valid votes in his reelection, the country’s election commission says.

The U.S. wrote the rules for global trade. Now China is using them against Trump. - The Washington Post

The U.S. wrote the rules for global trade. Now China is using them against Trump. - The Washington Post: Its measured response is designed to inflict political and economic pain on the United States.

How Washington is undermining the stock market’s highest-flying sector - The Washington Post

How Washington is undermining the stock market’s highest-flying sector - The Washington Post: Seven of the nine most valuable American companies are worth less now than on January 1.

Why U.S.-bound ‘caravans’ of Central American migrants are getting Trump’s attention - The Washington Post

Why U.S.-bound ‘caravans’ of Central American migrants are getting Trump’s attention - The Washington Post: More than 1,000 Central Americans are heading to the United States in a bid to outrun violence and poor economic opportunities.

‘Fat Leonard’ affected Pentagon’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs - The Washington Post

‘Fat Leonard’ affected Pentagon’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs - The Washington Post: A four-star admiral was secretly investigated after he was wined and dined by a corrupt contractor.

Trade war escalates as China says it will impose tariffs on 128 U.S. exports, including pork and fruit - The Washington Post

Trade war escalates as China says it will impose tariffs on 128 U.S. exports, including pork and fruit - The Washington Post: The Chinese government said the tariffs would effectively serve as retaliation for restrictions Trump announced last month.

The Kushners Saw Redemption in the White House. It Was a Mirage. - The New York Times

The Kushners Saw Redemption in the White House. It Was a Mirage. - The New York Times: For the Kushner patriarch and his family, the pinnacle of American political power has turned out to be a wellspring of trouble, bringing criminal and regulatory inquiries.

Providing hospital-level treatment at home for very sick patients - The Washington Post

Providing hospital-level treatment at home for very sick patients - The Washington Post: So far it has been difficult to get insurance to cover many hospital-level services.

Shulkin says he did not leave office willingly, setting up fight over his successor - The Washington Post

Shulkin says he did not leave office willingly, setting up fight over his successor - The Washington Post: Whether Shulkin resigned or was fired would have bearing on who leads VA until the president's nominee is confirmed.

Why I left Fox News - The Washington Post

Why I left Fox News - The Washington Post: The network’s support for Trump meant I couldn’t talk about Russia.

Democrats seeking head start to House majority look to Philadelphia suburbs - The Washington Post

Democrats seeking head start to House majority look to Philadelphia suburbs - The Washington Post: Democratic success in local races last year and a new congressional map could translate into a gain of five or six House seats in the Philadelphia area.

Emerging Democratic Party united on liberal policies but divided on how to win - The Washington Post

Emerging Democratic Party united on liberal policies but divided on how to win - The Washington Post: Interviews with dozens of candidates and voters in six districts show the party has shifted left but disagrees on how to take back the House and resist President Trump.

‘Tired of the wait game’: White House stabilizers gone, Trump calling his own shots - The Washington Post

‘Tired of the wait game’: White House stabilizers gone, Trump calling his own shots - The Washington Post: Trump is defiant and singularly directing his administration, making hasty decisions and bringing on advisers expected to encourage his instincts.

Trump lashes out after California Gov. Jerry Brown pardons 5 immigrants under threat of deportation - CNNPolitics

Trump lashes out after California Gov. Jerry Brown pardons 5 immigrants under threat of deportation - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump lashed out at California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday morning, continuing a longstanding feud between his administration and the Golden State over immigration.

Battling Ephemera: Bruneian Narratives, Public Record, the Need for a Critical Middle – Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia

Battling Ephemera: Bruneian Narratives, Public Record, the Need for a Critical Middle – Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia: Who is reading Brunei? Who is writing Brunei? Despite a high adult literacy rate of over 90% (Noor Azam, 2016), the perceived lack of reading culture in Brunei is regularly lamented by educators and government via the Ministry of Education and the National Language and Literature Bureau (DBP).

From Mueller to Stormy to ‘emoluments,’ Trump’s business is under siege - The Washington Post

From Mueller to Stormy to ‘emoluments,’ Trump’s business is under siege - The Washington Post: President’s decision to retain his holdings in office brings mounting scrutiny upon company.

Hope Hicks Is Gone, and It’s Not Clear Who Can Replace Her - The New York Times

Hope Hicks Is Gone, and It’s Not Clear Who Can Replace Her - The New York Times: Thursday was the last day at the White House for the 29-year-old from Connecticut, who followed an unlikely career path to become a presidential confidante.

In emotional speech, CDC’s new leader vows to uphold science - The Washington Post

In emotional speech, CDC’s new leader vows to uphold science - The Washington Post: On his third day on the job, Robert Redfield laid out his priorities for the country's leading public health agency.

How Trump got to ‘yes’ on the biggest purge of Russian spies in U.S. history - The Washington Post

How Trump got to ‘yes’ on the biggest purge of Russian spies in U.S. history - The Washington Post: Top advisers presented three options, and the president chose the middle path.

Trump’s pick to head veterans department faces skepticism over his experience - The Washington Post

Trump’s pick to head veterans department faces skepticism over his experience - The Washington Post: President Trump’s decision to upend VA’s leadership comes as Senate Republicans were already worried about having to deal with potentially difficult nominations in the months leading up to midterm elections.

Can Social Media Be Saved? - The New York Times

Can Social Media Be Saved? - The New York Times: They exploit our data and make us unhappy. They spread misinformation and undermine democracy. Is salvation possible for social networks?

Want to Purge Your Social Media Timelines? Can You Spare a Few Hours? - The New York Times

Want to Purge Your Social Media Timelines? Can You Spare a Few Hours? - The New York Times: Facebook and Twitter don’t make it easy to run your old posts through the scrubber. So our personal tech columnist took on the challenge.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Is Latest to Go as Trump Shakes Up Cabinet - The New York Times

Veterans Affairs Secretary Is Latest to Go as Trump Shakes Up Cabinet - The New York Times: The move punctuated what has been a sharp fall from favor for David J. Shulkin, who delivered President Trump a string of bipartisan legislative victories.

How Chromebooks became the go-to laptops for security experts

How Chromebooks became the go-to laptops for security experts: Chrome OS has provided one of the most robust cases of “usable security” available. Here’s the design philosophy from Google that led to that.

Amazon shares fall after report Trump wants to curb its power

Amazon shares fall after report Trump wants to curb its power: Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) shares fell as much as 7.4 percent on Wednesday, briefly wiping about $53.6 billion from its market value, after news website Axios reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is obsessed with the world's largest online retailer and wants to rein in its growing power.

Lawsuit Over Trump’s Ties to His Businesses Is Allowed to Advance - The New York Times

Lawsuit Over Trump’s Ties to His Businesses Is Allowed to Advance - The New York Times: The suit accuses the president of violating the Constitution by refusing to divorce himself from the Trump Organization, and could allow the plaintiffs to scrutinize its records.

Ecuador cuts WikiLeaks founder Assange’s internet at embassy - The Washington Post

Ecuador cuts WikiLeaks founder Assange’s internet at embassy - The Washington Post: Ecuador’s government said Wednesday it has cut off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s internet connection at the nation’s London embassy after his recent activity on social media decrying the arrest of a Catalonian separatist leader.

Trump’s Lawyer Raised Prospect of Pardons for Flynn and Manafort as Special Counsel Closed In - The New York Times

Trump’s Lawyer Raised Prospect of Pardons for Flynn and Manafort as Special Counsel Closed In - The New York Times: The episode raises questions about whether the president’s lawyer was trying to influence Mr. Trump’s former advisers and their cooperation with the special counsel.

Steven Spielberg's Netflix Fears - The Atlantic

Steven Spielberg's Netflix Fears - The Atlantic: When he said the streaming company’s films shouldn’t be eligible for Oscars, the director was also criticizing bigger problems with Hollywood.

Win Myint elected new Myanmar president - BBC News

Win Myint elected new Myanmar president - BBC News: The close aide of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi takes over after his predecessor resigned.