Democrats are looking stronger in Senate races - The Washington Post

Democrats are looking stronger in Senate races - The Washington Post: Democrats are breathing easier -- for now.

Appointment and confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States - Wikiwand

Appointment and confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States - Wikiwand: The appointment and confirmation of Justices to the Supreme Court of the United States involves several steps set forth by the United States Constitution, which have been further refined and developed by decades of tradition. Candidates are nominated by the President of the United States and must face a series of hearings in which both the nominee and other witnesses make statements and answer questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which can vote to send the nomination to the full United States Senate. Confirmation by the Senate allows the President to formally appoint the candidate to the court.

Chris Matthews: Dems must do to Trump on Supreme Court what McConnell did to Obama | TheHill

Chris Matthews: Dems must do to Trump on Supreme Court what McConnell did to Obama | TheHill: MSNBC host Chris Matthews urged Democrats on Wednesday to do what they can to block the GOP-controlled Senate from approving a Supreme Court justice to replace outgoing Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement earlier in the day.&nbsp

Anthony Kennedy: US supreme court justice to retire | Law | The Guardian

Anthony Kennedy: US supreme court justice to retire | Law | The Guardian: Kennedy, 81, has provided crucial swing votes on progressive issues and retirement gives Trump another judicial pick

Nancy Pelosi's favorability falls to 9-year low among Democrats

Nancy Pelosi's favorability falls to 9-year low among Democrats: McConnell and Schumer don't fare much better in the Gallup poll. Paul Ryan remains the relative winner.

Nancy Pelosi: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez upset random outlier.

Nancy Pelosi: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez upset random outlier.: The Democratic leader said the insurgent's victory was "a choice in one district" that "is not to be viewed as something that stands for everything else."

Lift the ban on book “The golden son of the Kadazan” – Bosi – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo

Lift the ban on book “The golden son of the Kadazan” – Bosi – BorneoPost Online | Borneo , Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News | Largest English Daily In Borneo: KOTA KINABALU: Parti Anak Negeri Penampang Chief, Dr Edwin Bosi called on the Pakatan Harapan Federal government to lift the ban on the book “Datuk Peter Mojuntin – the golden son of the Kadazan”. …

Kim Jong-un has a high-ranking army officer killed by firing squad | Daily Mail Online

Kim Jong-un has a high-ranking army officer killed by firing squad | Daily Mail Online: Lieutenant General Hyon Ju-song was shot at the firing range of the Kang Kon Military Academy located in the Sunan District of North Korea's capital Pyongyang.

More than 100 politicians murdered in Mexico ahead of election

More than 100 politicians murdered in Mexico ahead of election: In an 11 year war on drugs, Mexico has failed to control organized crime and criminal infiltration of local governments and law enforcement.

Watchdog: North Korea Has Kept Upgrading Nuclear Reactor Since Trump Summit - The Daily Beast

Watchdog: North Korea Has Kept Upgrading Nuclear Reactor Since Trump Summit - The Daily Beast: Satellite images show construction continuing at site that fuels Kim’s weapons program.

Robert Mueller Could Have an October Surprise for the G.O.P. | Vanity Fair

Robert Mueller Could Have an October Surprise for the G.O.P. | Vanity Fair: The special counsel is expected to reach a conclusion—and produce possible indictments—right around the midterm elections this fall.

Merkel's Bavarian ally threatens mutiny on migrants - BBC News

Merkel's Bavarian ally threatens mutiny on migrants - BBC News: The leader of the German chancellor's sister party could derail her government on migrants.

Nazi Sympathizers Pushing to Take Over Europe’s Spy Agencies

Nazi Sympathizers Pushing to Take Over Europe’s Spy Agencies: Far-right politicians have taken over the security apparatus in Austria and Italy. Next on their list: the intelligence agencies.

China increases defense ties with Africa

China increases defense ties with Africa: From military bases to joint training exercises, Beijing is looking to establish a greater defense profile in Africa.

Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea - CNN

Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea - CNN: A polio outbreak has been confirmed in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea, WHO reports; making it the first outbreak in 18 years.

Malaysia 1MDB: Seized tiaras, cash and Hermes bags 'worth $273m' - BBC News

Malaysia 1MDB: Seized tiaras, cash and Hermes bags 'worth $273m' - BBC News: Malaysian police took five weeks to tally up luxury goods found at properties linked to the ex-PM.

Supreme Court Delivers a Sharp Blow to Labor Unions - The New York Times

Supreme Court Delivers a Sharp Blow to Labor Unions - The New York Times: The court ruled that government workers cannot be required to pay for collective bargaining, which could cost public unions tens of millions of dollars.

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections - The New York Times

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections - The New York Times: It was a night of rebellious Democrats, who backed progressive insurgents, and loyal Republicans, who helped incumbents backed by President Trump persevere.

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections - The New York Times

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections - The New York Times: It was a night of rebellious Democrats, who backed progressive insurgents, and loyal Republicans, who helped incumbents backed by President Trump persevere.

Why You Can’t Really Trust Negative Online Reviews - The New York Times

Why You Can’t Really Trust Negative Online Reviews - The New York Times: Research suggests that people heed negative reviews more than positive ones — despite their questionable credibility.

Tropical Forests Suffered Near-Record Tree Losses in 2017 - The New York Times

Tropical Forests Suffered Near-Record Tree Losses in 2017 - The New York Times: New satellite data reveals that the world’s tropical forests lost roughly 39 million acres of trees last year — an area the size of Bangladesh.

Opinion | The Lessons of a Stunning New York Primary - The New York Times

Opinion | The Lessons of a Stunning New York Primary - The New York Times: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s defeat of Joseph Crowley is a clear sign of the times.

Federal judge enjoins separation of migrant children, orders family reunification - The Washington Post

Federal judge enjoins separation of migrant children, orders family reunification - The Washington Post: The federal court in California said all children must be returned to their families within 30 days.

Bolton, Putin to meet in the Kremlin to plan Trump-Putin summit - The Washington Post

Bolton, Putin to meet in the Kremlin to plan Trump-Putin summit - The Washington Post: Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting would cover “the sad state of our bilateral relationship.”

Trump’s knee-jerk authoritarianism is shining through - The Washington Post

Trump’s knee-jerk authoritarianism is shining through - The Washington Post: Congress should rein in the reflexively threatening president.

Why many religious liberty groups are silent about the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s travel ban - The Washington Post

Why many religious liberty groups are silent about the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s travel ban - The Washington Post: "We have to start asking questions about whether this court is committed to religious liberty or to Christian liberty.”

Boeing is selling $5.6 billion in Dreamliners to a new Vietnamese airline - The Washington Post

Boeing is selling $5.6 billion in Dreamliners to a new Vietnamese airline - The Washington Post: Bamboo Airways, a start-up airline owned by a Vietnamese resort developer, wants to start offering flights next year.

The U.S. says it gives waivers for Trump’s travel ban. We haven’t seen any. - The Washington Post

The U.S. says it gives waivers for Trump’s travel ban. We haven’t seen any. - The Washington Post: Is the government making empty promises of relief?

Move over, Dred Scott: The Supreme Court’s travel ban decision is among the worst in history - The Washington Post

Move over, Dred Scott: The Supreme Court’s travel ban decision is among the worst in history - The Washington Post: The nation’s highest court was asked to stand up for the rights of the vulnerable. It failed.

Even the Supreme Court is alarmed about Trump - The Washington Post

Even the Supreme Court is alarmed about Trump - The Washington Post: The justices’ consternation over the president’s behavior shows in their language.