Dems Get Good News In Pair Of New Senate Polls – Talking Points Memo

Dems Get Good News In Pair Of New Senate Polls – Talking Points Memo: Democrats are well-positioned to win two of their top Senate pickup opportunities, according to a pair of new polls. Sen....

Closing of Philippine Tourist Hub Stirs Fears of Military Takeover - The New York Times

Closing of Philippine Tourist Hub Stirs Fears of Military Takeover - The New York Times: Tourists will be barred from the island of Boracay in what local officials call an overreaction by President Rodrigo Duterte to environmental threats.

Supreme Court appears ready to uphold Trump's travel ban | Reuters

Supreme Court appears ready to uphold Trump's travel ban | Reuters: The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared poised to hand President Donald Trump a huge legal victory, signaling on Wednesday it was likely to uphold his contentious travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

After the hugs and kisses, Macron torches Trumpism - CNNPolitics

After the hugs and kisses, Macron torches Trumpism - CNNPolitics: Some bromance.

Jeff Sessions Is Serving, and Doing His Best to Ignore, Trump - The New York Times

Jeff Sessions Is Serving, and Doing His Best to Ignore, Trump - The New York Times: Crisscrossing the nation, the embattled attorney general praises the president for supporting law enforcement — most law enforcement, anyway.

Where 8-Year-Old Was Raped and Killed, Hindus Rally Around Suspects - The New York Times

Where 8-Year-Old Was Raped and Killed, Hindus Rally Around Suspects - The New York Times: Protests of outrage over the crime have erupted across India. But in the village where she was killed, people have lined up behind the accused men.

9,000 Nepalis face deportation as Trump administration prepares to cancel residency permits - The Washington Post

9,000 Nepalis face deportation as Trump administration prepares to cancel residency permits - The Washington Post: The Nepalis were granted temporary protected status after an earthquake devastated their homeland three years ago.

Republicans see close margin in Arizona as another wake-up call heading into fall - The Washington Post

Republicans see close margin in Arizona as another wake-up call heading into fall - The Washington Post: Debbie Lesko, a former state lawmaker, narrowly defeated Democrat Hiral Tipirneni in a House special election in a conservative district outside Phoenix.

Trump can blame Democrats all he likes, but his nominee problems start with him - The Washington Post

Trump can blame Democrats all he likes, but his nominee problems start with him - The Washington Post: A disorganized, low-energy nomination process is the main reason more than 300 key executive-branch positions remain unfulfilled.

‘Playful dominance’: The touchy-feely relationship between Trump and Macron - The Washington Post

‘Playful dominance’: The touchy-feely relationship between Trump and Macron - The Washington Post: From cheek kisses to shoulder rubs, the unusual friendship between the U.S. and French leaders was on display Tuesday.

As state dinner hostess, Melania Trump finally seems at ease as first lady - The Washington Post

As state dinner hostess, Melania Trump finally seems at ease as first lady - The Washington Post: The president made it a point to highlight the first lady's efforts during his opening toast.

U.S. District Judge John Bates: Trump decision to end DACA “virtually unexplained” and “unlawful” - The Washington Post

U.S. District Judge John Bates: Trump decision to end DACA “virtually unexplained” and “unlawful” - The Washington Post: D.C. judge calls administration’s attempt to end protections for dreamers unlawful, gives government 90 days to provide a better explanation.

How Ronny L. Jackson found his VA nomination rapidly imperiled - The Washington Post

How Ronny L. Jackson found his VA nomination rapidly imperiled - The Washington Post: Allegations of professional misconduct prompted senators to postpone his hearing — and to question the White House vetting process.

Trump rallies behind Ronny Jackson after suggesting he drop out of VA nomination process - The Washington Post

Trump rallies behind Ronny Jackson after suggesting he drop out of VA nomination process - The Washington Post: The president said he stands by Ronny L. Jackson, whose nomination has been questioned by lawmakers from both parties.

Google releases Gmail redesign - The Verge

Google releases Gmail redesign - The Verge: Gmail’s biggest redesign is now live with the addition of many new features, including confidential mode, high-priority notifications on mobile, and a brand new Google Tasks app.

Donald Trump just effectively killed Ronny Jackson's nomination - CNNPolitics

Donald Trump just effectively killed Ronny Jackson's nomination - CNNPolitics: During his joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, President Donald Trump wanted to make two things very clear in regard to his embattled Veteran Affairs nominee, Ronny Jackson:

EXCLUSIVE: Comey Has Brought On Former U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald As One Of His Lawyers – Talking Points Memo

EXCLUSIVE: Comey Has Brought On Former U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald As One Of His Lawyers – Talking Points Memo: Fired FBI Director James Comey has retained former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald as one of his personal attorneys, bringing in...

Germany's Jews urged not to wear kippahs after attacks - BBC News

Germany's Jews urged not to wear kippahs after attacks - BBC News: A prominent community leader says Jews should exercise caution in big cities after recent attacks.

Poll: Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is favored over Democratic candidates - Baltimore Sun

Poll: Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is favored over Democratic candidates - Baltimore Sun: Gov. Larry Hogan, widely perceived by Marylanders as a moderate, is dominating all of his prospective Democratic rivals by double digits in a Goucher Poll released Tuesday. 

Trump Voters Driven by Fear of Losing Status, Not Economic Anxiety, Study Finds - The New York Times

Trump Voters Driven by Fear of Losing Status, Not Economic Anxiety, Study Finds - The New York Times: A new study suggests that the white, Christian and male voters who supported Donald J. Trump were driven by concerns over losing their privilege.

Why the GOP food stamp overhaul might not work - POLITICO

Why the GOP food stamp overhaul might not work - POLITICO: There’s little evidence that SNAP job training works, let alone that it can be scaled up quickly for millions more people.

Calexit plan to divorce California from US is getting a second chance

Calexit plan to divorce California from US is getting a second chance: California's secession movement will get a second try, but there are two other proposals to split up the state.

Supreme Court limits suits against foreign corporations in the US - CNNPolitics

Supreme Court limits suits against foreign corporations in the US - CNNPolitics: The Supreme Court ruled that foreign corporations cannot be sued in US court under the Alien Tort Statute for violations of international law

Muslim and Catholic interfaith marriage when neither spouse converts.

Muslim and Catholic interfaith marriage when neither spouse converts.: Neither of them wanted to convert.

The Hill's Morning Report: Koch Network re-evaluating midterm strategy amid frustrations with GOP | TheHill

The Hill's Morning Report: Koch Network re-evaluating midterm strategy amid frustrations with GOP | TheHill:

Arizona GOP blocked from changing rules on filling McCain's seat | TheHill

Arizona GOP blocked from changing rules on filling McCain's seat | TheHill: Arizona state Democrats on Monday blocked a measure that would have changed how the state fills vacant Senate seats amid Sen.

Singapore's Lee Names New Trade, Industry Minister in Reshuffle - Bloomberg

Singapore's Lee Names New Trade, Industry Minister in Reshuffle - Bloomberg: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong named a new trade and industry minister in a cabinet reshuffle, further preparing his party for a leadership transition sometime in the next few years.

Sessions Declines to Recuse Himself From Probe Into Trump Lawyer - Bloomberg

Sessions Declines to Recuse Himself From Probe Into Trump Lawyer - Bloomberg: Attorney General Jeff Sessions has decided against recusing himself from the investigation into President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, but will consider stepping back from specific questions tied to the probe, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Israel to reopen migrant prisons after admitting deportation plan failed - Israel News - Jerusalem Post

Israel to reopen migrant prisons after admitting deportation plan failed - Israel News - Jerusalem Post: MK Shelly Yacimovich said that the state's announcement is "a welcome step that will save Israel from committing a serious and harmful act."

New 'Crazy Rich Asians' trailer full of Singaporean glitz and glamour - Business Insider

New 'Crazy Rich Asians' trailer full of Singaporean glitz and glamour - Business Insider: The new "Crazy Rich Asians" trailer teases with a peek into the glittery, glamorous and possibly over-exaggerated lives of unfathomably rich Singaporeans.