Tuesday Briefing: Top Court Gives Trump Significant Immunity
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Donald Trump was entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution, a major statement on presidential power that could have long-term repercussions.
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Indonesia dismisses its chief election commissioner over sexual assault
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission fired its chairman on Wednesday after finding him guilty of sexual assault following a complaint by an employee.
U.K.'s new Labour government is set to re-engage with EU and China
LONDON -- The Labour Party's primary focus after its landslide win in the U.K. general election on Thursday will be to fix a cost-of-living crisis and failing social services, but it will also quickly be tested on foreign policy in a rapidly deteriorating geopolitical climate.
Stocks, property, bonds, the pound: Here’s what a new Labour government means for investing in the UK
The U.K.'s Labour Party won big in Thursday's election and is now set to take over from the Conservatives after 14 years, at a time when economic uncertainty is still rife in the country.
Biden calls Zelenskyy 'President Putin' ahead of key news conference
WASHINGTON -- In what could be one of the most consequential events of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, President Joe Biden was holding a news conference Thursday night at the conclusion of the NATO Summit in Washington.
Treasury, IRS announce 'major milestone' of $1 billion in past-due taxes collected from millionaires
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS on Thursday announced what they called a "major milestone" of collecting more than $1 billion in tax debt from high-income individuals over the past year.
Key partner withdraws support from Nepal’s government to join new coalition
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s second largest party withdrew from the government Thursday to join its longtime rival in a new coalition, as pressure builds on the prime minister to resign.