Politics & Government

Politics & Government

The U.S. was not involved in the Wagner Group's revolt in Russia, Biden says

5:10am June 27, 2023

President Biden is emphasizing that the West had nothing to do with the power struggle between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the mercenary Wagner Group.

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Republican attacks on ESG aren't stopping companies in red states from going green

5:00am June 27, 2023

by Michael Copley

Conservatives attack financial firms that consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues. But companies in red states won't stop trying to operate more sustainably.

How Florida came to be so politically important

5:10pm June 26, 2023

Florida finds itself in the headlines of political stories often — recently at the center of the indictment of former President Trump. But how did the Sunshine State end up so politically important?

Several far right parties have unexpectedly entered the Greek parliament

4:38pm June 26, 2023

by Lydia Emmanouilidou

The Greek prime minister was sworn in for a second term in Sunday's election. It wasn't much of a surprise. But the entry of several far right parties into the Greek parliament was unexpected.

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What's next for Putin's rule and the war in Ukraine

4:38pm June 26, 2023

The private military contractor Wagner Group launched a brief uprising this weekend, raising big questions about the Russian military and the conduct of the "special military operation" in Ukraine.

Chair of the Senate intelligence committee weighs in on failed mutiny against Russia

4:38pm June 26, 2023

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., chair of the Senate intel committee, about the latest on the Wagner Group's apparent failed mutiny against Russia.

The Smithfield feed processing mill producing food for nearby hog-raising farms in Milford, Utah.

Politics & Government

China owns 300,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where

4:38pm June 26, 2023

Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

North Carolina governor vetoes annual farm bill and state government ESG prohibitions

4:08pm June 26, 2023

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The vetoes bring the Democratic governor's total for the year to eight. Next, the two latest likely will be subjected to override votes by Republicans, who now hold veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. Both measures also received some votes from Democrats on the way to reaching Cooper’s desk earlier this month.

Sarah McBride and Katie Couric speak onstage during the Women In The World summit on April 11, 2019 in New York City.

Politics & Government

In historic bid, transgender Delaware state senator launches congressional campaign

11:08am June 26, 2023

by Barbara Sprunt

If elected, Sarah McBride, 32, would be the first transgender person to serve in Congress. She is running for the at-large seat held by Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester.

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Supreme Court declines case challenging school's skirts-only dress code for girls

11:05am June 26, 2023

by Meghanlata Gupta

The decision lets stand a lower court ruling that the North Carolina charter school's dress code violated federal law.