On Wednesday, the European Newsroom (enr) sat down with Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions, and Irene Tinagli, MEP and Chair […]
Month: September 2026
Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed
After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to […]
#NotAllLesbians – we can’t let the Massachusetts bar drama turn us all into a punchline | Arwa Mahdawi
The Last Ditch Bar saga is a case of ridiculous lefty infighting. But well-meaning people often have to tolerate nonsense I have just wrapped up […]
Tell Congress: No War, No Embargo!
I just returned from Cuba, and I’m still processing what I witnessed. The situation is worse than the headlines convey. People are suffering. Cubans I spoke […]
Trump folds as White house press returns
President Donald Trump’s war with the press hit a temporary stalemate Thursday as a federal judge restored White House access to CNN, MS NOW and […]
OpenAI’s agents went rogue — its human response caused the real damage
If you’ve been forwarded this newsletter, you can sign up free here. Confide in me: Send your tips to this generic inbox, canberraplaybook@poltico.com. ESSENTIALS — […]
Macron says he pressed Trump not to ban diesel exports
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he told U.S. President Donald Trump that a 90-day diesel export ban being considered by the […]
Examining think tank proposal that US cut and run in Asia-Pacific
A recent report put out by a relatively obscure Washington think tank, Defense Priorities, is getting an unusual amount of attention. In simple terms, the […]
Xi backs AI safety with Trump, draws Taiwan line, urges Iran talks
Beijing has agreed to work with Washington to improve governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to enhance cooperation as Chinese President Xi Jinping and […]
The US campaign against the ICC is heating up
On September 22, Donald Trump called all members of the International Criminal Court to withdraw from the treaty. This summer, the US has renewed its […]
James Talarico Challenges Ken Paxton To A Debate On Fox News
James Talarico has the look of a confident candidate who knows that he has a real shot at being the first Democrat to win a […]
The White House Was Too Scared To Wake Trump Up To Lift Reporter Ban
Donald Trump has a vast record of falling asleep in front of the television cameras during his second administration. Trump has fallen asleep in front […]
Texas Wants Free Speech on Campus—With Exceptions
Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez was an editor of The Mercury, a student newspaper at the University of Texas at Dallas, before he was placed on a […]
How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War
This story was originally published by ProPublica. In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” […]
Smöoy India on balancing health, indulgence and personalisation
Spanish frozen yoghurt brand Smöoy is targeting health-conscious consumers with a dessert that combines indulgence, personalisation and nutritional attributes…See More
Kindiki Issues Notice Over El Niño Evacuations in Some Nairobi Estates
The government is also working to clear drainage systems and flood-prone areas with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and other agencies…See More
Orange Man Deteriorating: What It Means for 2026 and 2028 (Half the Answer #105, with Ryan Cooper)
Donald Trump appears to be deteriorating…in every way possible. Physically, mentally, internationally, grammatically—somehow, orange man worsening, while word salads, IVs, and naps are great again. […]
Liberal Currents Live: Talarico, El-Sayed, and How to Handle the GOP’s Trans Hate
Democratic Senate candidates James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed have taken very different approaches to dealing with open bigotry. Can Democrats triangulate their way to big […]
Trump Vs. Journalism
Okay, I’m back, and the laptop seems fine. On we go. It has taken me a while to sort out what is happening with Trump’s […]
Historic winery sold to Victorian company with plans to restart production
The winery’s heritage-listed underground cellars have been little more than a tourist attraction of late. All that might be about to change. …See More