Politics Municipal vote snapshot: key takeaways from recent polls
A concise, city-by-city read of exclusive polls, surprises and second-round scenarios
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Politics CBS and Paramount settle with Trump after 60 Minutes editing controversy
A former 60 Minutes journalist alleges that CBS's previous ownership folded under political pressure after a disputed interview spurred a $20 billion…
Politics How deportations to CECOT sparked legal claims and unanswered questions
A year after large-scale transfers to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, survivors and advocates have filed claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act…
Politics Russia and China deepen military ties with Iran as new supreme leader takes office
Iran signals strategic ties with Russia and China as Mojtaba Khamenei assumes the supreme leadership and security risks threaten regional shipping lanes
Politics Benjamin Franklin’s mission to secure French aid in 1776
Benjamin Franklin arrived in Paris in 1776 as a celebrated figure, but his public popularity masked a crucial diplomatic mission to obtain…
Politics Exiled crown prince offers to head iran’s post-regime transition and rebuild plan
Reza Pahlavi says he has a transition plan and identified leaders ready to restore order and democracy in iran once the Islamic…
Politics US embassy in Caracas reopens as diplomatic ties with Venezuela shift
The American flag returned to the US embassy in Caracas on March 14, 2026, marking a symbolic restart of diplomatic presence amid…
Politics How Gaza’s recovery stalled after the US and Israel escalated against Iran
A shift in military focus to Iran has paused Rafah operations and complicated efforts to deliver aid and preserve a fragile ceasefire…
Politics Former NATO chief warns Iran war may aid Russia and shift focus from Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway's finance minister, cautions that the conflict with Iran could increase energy costs, benefit Russia economically and divert military…
Politics Sixth-grade assignment draws heat for James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Former teacher James Talarico is facing renewed criticism after social media posts revealed classroom assignments labeled as 'Obama memoirs' and other politically…
Politics How presidential decisions pushed the U.S. into a risky confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical…
Politics Why Germany and allies pushed back after the U.S. allowed Russian crude sales
European heads of state warned that a U.S. decision to permit stranded Russian oil sales risks bolstering Moscow and undermining Ukraine amid…
Politics Republic of Congo vote guide: candidates, issues and why it matters
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come…
Politics Diplomatic contacts between Cuba and the U.S. begin as island reels from fuel shortages
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged negotiations with the Trump administration on March 13, 2026, as Havana frees 51 prisoners and struggles with…
Politics Why analysts believe Iran’s government will hold despite pressure
Israeli assessments, RAND analysis, and Carnegie commentary converge on a cautious view: Iran’s security apparatus and succession dynamics make a swift collapse…
Politics Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message: Strait of Hormuz, threats and global ripple effects
Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a written address on 12 Mar 2026 urging use of the Strait of Hormuz…