Workers Flee and Thieves Loot Venezuela’s Reeling Oil Giant - The New York Times

Workers Flee and Thieves Loot Venezuela’s Reeling Oil Giant - The New York Times: Our correspondent visited Venezuela to see whether the country could pull itself out of its economic free fall. The outlook was not encouraging.

How the I.R.S. Could Punish Trump and His Foundation - The New York Times

How the I.R.S. Could Punish Trump and His Foundation - The New York Times: New York’s attorney general, who sued the Trump Foundation for engaging in political activities, also referred the matter to the Internal Revenue Service.

As China Curbs Borrowing, Growth Shows Signs of Faltering - The New York Times

As China Curbs Borrowing, Growth Shows Signs of Faltering - The New York Times: The country’s focus on reducing its debt has left small businesses facing a credit crunch, and the economy appears to be slowing.

Trump’s attacks on federal employee unions, pay and benefits draw bipartisan rebukes - The Washington Post

Trump’s attacks on federal employee unions, pay and benefits draw bipartisan rebukes - The Washington Post: The president's workplace policies are being hit politically and legally, from Republicans and Democrats, and by multiple union lawsuits.

Women running for office: Which candidates could win in the 2018 midterms - Washington Post

Women running for office: Which candidates could win in the 2018 midterms - Washington Post: There are more than 100 female candidates who are not incumbents who will be on the ballot in November. Many could make history — but most face a difficult road to victory.

Pence turns VP’s office into gateway for lobbyists to influence the Trump administration - The Washington Post

Pence turns VP’s office into gateway for lobbyists to influence the Trump administration - The Washington Post: Numerous lobbyists leverage personal ties to the vice president, including one fundraiser who has been a guest on Air Force Two.

Trump: ‘I certainly wouldn’t sign’ House GOP immigration compromise - The Washington Post

Trump: ‘I certainly wouldn’t sign’ House GOP immigration compromise - The Washington Post: The comment deals blow to GOP leaders who have scrambled to strike an immigration deal.

An Arizona lawmaker called immigration an ‘existential threat’ to the U.S. State GOP leaders want his resignation. - The Washington Post

An Arizona lawmaker called immigration an ‘existential threat’ to the U.S. State GOP leaders want his resignation. - The Washington Post: Rep. David Stringer has defended his comments. saying he is “speaking the truth."

Sessions says the Bible justifies separating immigrant families. The verses he cited are infamous. - The Washington Post

Sessions says the Bible justifies separating immigrant families. The verses he cited are infamous. - The Washington Post: The passage has been seen as an unequivocal order for Christians to obey authority, has been used to justify Southern slavery, authoritarian rule in Nazi Germany and South African apartheid.

‘Why can’t we just do it?’: Trump nearly upended summit with abrupt changes - The Washington Post

‘Why can’t we just do it?’: Trump nearly upended summit with abrupt changes - The Washington Post: Some of the most intense drama surrounding the meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was caused by the president himself.

U.S. and China announce new tariffs in escalation of trade war - The Washington Post

U.S. and China announce new tariffs in escalation of trade war - The Washington Post: The White House delivers on its threat to punish China for “very unfair” trade practices.

This should have been the real headline of the Trump-Kim summit - The Washington Post

This should have been the real headline of the Trump-Kim summit - The Washington Post: The rules of the road are being written in Mandarin.

In assessing donations to McCabe’s wife, inspector general does not find what Trump had hoped - The Washington Post

In assessing donations to McCabe’s wife, inspector general does not find what Trump had hoped - The Washington Post: New report says the former FBI official was not required to recuse himself from the Clinton probes, though he did so anyway, but notes that ethics officials failed to fully consider the matter.

Pa. Poll: Wolf and Casey lead GOP candidates by double-digits - Philly

Pa. Poll: Wolf and Casey lead GOP candidates by double-digits - Philly: Gov. Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. - two Democrats seeking reelection - enjoy healthy leads over relatively unknown Republican challengers, according to a new Franklin & Marshall College Poll.
- Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

Immigration, terrorism top concern list of Europeans - poll - Channel NewsAsia

Immigration, terrorism top concern list of Europeans - poll - Channel NewsAsia: BRUSSELS: Immigration and terrorism are the two top concerns for the European Union as a bloc, but trust in the EU and optimism about its future ...

Public says North Korea summit was a good idea and helped Trump - CNNPolitics

Public says North Korea summit was a good idea and helped Trump - CNNPolitics: Most American adults say that the meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un was a good idea, according to a Monmouth poll released Thursday.

Comey Often Thought He Knew Best. That May Have Hurt the F.B.I. - The New York Times

Comey Often Thought He Knew Best. That May Have Hurt the F.B.I. - The New York Times: A Justice Department report that is highly critical of James B. Comey’s handling of the Clinton email investigation has cast a shadow over his legacy as a top law enforcement official.

Democrats Find Vindication, and New Agony, in Report on Comey - The New York Times

Democrats Find Vindication, and New Agony, in Report on Comey - The New York Times: Hillary Clinton supporters saw the report on James Comey as proof the F.B.I. wronged her in 2016. “It’s disappointing and infuriating,” one ally said.

FBI Director Wray says he accepts findings of highly-critical DOJ inspector general's report - ABC News

FBI Director Wray says he accepts findings of highly-critical DOJ inspector general's report - ABC News: Wray said FBI employees will be held "accountable."

The Report on the F.B.I.’s Clinton Investigation Is 500 Pages. Our Experts Broke It Down. - The New York Times

The Report on the F.B.I.’s Clinton Investigation Is 500 Pages. Our Experts Broke It Down. - The New York Times: The report faulted the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey for his decision making during the inquiry.

China will have a role in North Korea’s denuclearisation, but not just yet, analysts say | South China Morning Post

China will have a role in North Korea’s denuclearisation, but not just yet, analysts say | South China Morning Post: First priority is for US and North Korea to continue dialogue and establish a clear road map for removal of weapons

North, South Korea Hold Military Talks Amid US Plan to Stop Drills | Jakarta Globe

North, South Korea Hold Military Talks Amid US Plan to Stop Drills | Jakarta Globe: North and South Korea held military talks for the first time in more than a decade on Thursday, as two-star generals from both sides met just two days after US President Donald Trump floated his plan to halt joint exercises with South Korea.

Netanyahu unexpectedly meets with Indonesian Muslim leader - ABC News

Netanyahu unexpectedly meets with Indonesian Muslim leader - ABC News: Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.

Suspected terrorists planned to rob banks, police say - National - The Jakarta Post

Suspected terrorists planned to rob banks, police say - National - The Jakarta Post: Five suspected terrorists linked to extremist group Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), who were arrested in Blitar, East Java, allegedly planned to rob several bank branches, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Mohamad Iqbal said.

Myanmar cardinal defends Aung San Suu Kyi: She has "suffered with her people"

Myanmar cardinal defends Aung San Suu Kyi: She has "suffered with her people": Myanmar’s top Catholic official has reiterated his strong support for Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s embattled State Counselor.

UN Committee Set to Examine Civil and Political Rights in Laos

UN Committee Set to Examine Civil and Political Rights in Laos: Routine violations include forced disappearances, land grabs, and long prison terms for criticizing the government, rights groups say.

Kashmiri Journalist, a Voice for Peace and a Mentor to Many, Is Killed - The New York Times

Kashmiri Journalist, a Voice for Peace and a Mentor to Many, Is Killed - The New York Times: Shujaat Bukhari, an editor and columnist who tried to bring stability to the war-afflicted region, was shot to death by a group of assailants.

Did Comey Cost Clinton the Election? Why We’ll Never Know - The New York Times

Did Comey Cost Clinton the Election? Why We’ll Never Know - The New York Times: Evidence from polls in October 2016 remains frustratingly inconclusive.

Erdoğan Not Assured of First-Round Victory - Center for American Progress

Erdoğan Not Assured of First-Round Victory - Center for American Progress: A major new poll ahead of Turkish elections shows sharp divisions among Turks about the president’s tenure and the vulnerability of Erdoğan and the government on the economy.

Heavy Rains Pummel Myanmar, Causing Deadly Landslides And Destroying Homes

Heavy Rains Pummel Myanmar, Causing Deadly Landslides And Destroying Homes: Five people die in a landslide in Mandalay region, while others in Rakhine and Shan states lose their homes to floodwaters.