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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to delay judicial overhaul, coalition partner says

The far-right coalition member party Jewish Power said in a statement Monday that the controversial legislation would be pushed to the next session of parliament.

People attend a demonstration after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the defense minister and his nationalist coalition government presses on with its judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 26, 2023. REUTERS/Nir Elias

Blame tax cuts for Washington's budget woes, new report says

A Center for American Progress report finds tax cuts are responsible for Washington’s budget woes.

Who is Humza Yousaf, the 37-year-old set to become Scotland's first Muslim leader?

Yousaf wants Scotland to be its own republic and to return to the European Union, saying, "We will be the generation that delivers independence."

Humza Yousaf speaks as he is announced as the new Scottish National Party leader.

Donald Trump is still winning by being Donald Trump

The president used his first major rally to embrace January 6th participants even tighter and settle personal scores.

The right's new viral video fixation

Clips of street brawls, crime, and harassment — sometimes from years earlier — are taking off on Twitter with a boost from race-baiting extremist users.

A screengrab of a tweet from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.

The GOP’s favorite carbon tax

Senators remain divided, however, on key questions of how the policy would work.

France joins other nations in banning TikTok on official devices

The country joined a string of Western governments and institutions that have banned TikTok in recent weeks.

Paul Rusesabagina of Hotel Rwanda fame to be freed from prison

Convicted on terrorism-related charges in 2021, his release follows intense negotiations between U.S., Qatari, and Rwandan officials.

TikTok is in serious danger after a brutal Congressional hearing

House Republicans and Democrats mercilessly grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Thursday and they have legislation to back up their tough talk.

The black swan behind banks’ dive

Uninsured depositors in the U.S. didn’t act the way they have in past crises, leaving regulators debating whether there should be new guardrails.

What to watch in today’s high-stakes TikTok hearing

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before Congress as efforts to restrict, sell, or even ban the popular app gain momentum with politicians.

‘We are living in hell’: Witnesses set to highlight Uyghur repression before Congress

A woman who says she saw horrific physical abuse, rape, and forced sterilization while teaching at two detention camps will testify

Why what wasn’t said in Putin and Xi’s joint statement may matter most

Analysts pointed out that the two leaders were no longer describing their friendship to be of “no limits.”

Taiwan pursues internet satellite service ahead of potential Chinese invasion

The self-governing region has accused Chinese vessels of cutting the undersea cables connecting one of its outlying islands, putting a renewed focus on the need to shore up its internet infrastructure.

Why the House GOP's big energy bill really matters

Insiders say it could kickstart bipartisan talks on permitting reform, a thorny issue dear to climate hawks and fossil fuel companies alike.

Did Donald Trump break the Koch machine for good?

Americans for Prosperity looks ready to spend big in order to take on the former president in 2024. But former staff say the organization has lost its tea party-era clout.

Prosecutors to lawmakers: Hand over Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations

Federal prosecutors in New York sent out letters last month telling elected officials to “disgorge” the cash.

DeSantis knocked Trump over Stormy Daniels. Don’t expect other Republicans to follow.

The former president's opponents don't necessarily see an upside to talking about his personal life — even if it might be about to get him indicted.