Politics

A lot is riding on the COP26 global climate summit, but broken promises stall change

7:57am October 31, 2021

by Dan Charles

A look ahead to what COP26 might mean for the fight against global warming as the world's highest profile climate summit kicks off in Glasgow, Scotland.

Attendees listen to former President Barack Obama during an early vote rally for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Oct. 23 in Newark, N.J. That gubernatorial race and the one in Virginia are drawing national attention one year after the presidential election

Here's why the other 48 states care who's governor of Virginia and New Jersey

7:00am October 31, 2021

by Ron Elving

As the first statewide tests of a new political reality, Virginia and New Jersey send a signal early in a presidential term — much as Iowa and New Hampshire do in a presidential campaign.

The Asia Vision LNG carrier ship sits docked at the Cheniere Energy Inc. terminal in this aerial photograph taken over Sabine Pass, Texas in 2016.

Despite their climate pledges, the U.S. and others export huge amounts of fossil fuels

7:00am October 31, 2021

by Jeff Brady

Under the Paris climate deal, exports of oil, gas and coal don't count toward a country's emissions. That's coming in for scrutiny as leaders gather for another global climate summit.

A supporter of former President Donald Trump displays a "Let's Go Brandon" hat before a campaign event for Terry McAuliffe, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, in Arlington, Va., on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Here's what 'Let's Go, Brandon' actually means and how it made its way to Congress

9:12pm October 30, 2021

No one is really cheering on a guy named Brandon. Instead, the phrase is being used in conservative circles in place of a more vulgar message directed at President Biden.

President Biden poses for a selfie with first responders who joined world leaders Saturday for the traditional family photo at the G-20 summit in Rome.

The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here's what you missed

6:22pm October 30, 2021

by Ayesha Rascoe

It's been two years since the heads of most leading economies met in person. "We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism," said Italy's Mario Draghi, the summit host.

Trump's businesses and brand still suffering from his polarizing rhetoric

5:45pm October 30, 2021

by Andrea Bernstein

Trump's business continues to suffer losses: fewer tenants, lost government contracts, bailing business partners. But some observers say things aren't as dire as they seem for the former president.

Steel ingots emerge from an oven at the Saarsthal rail plant in Hayange, France, on Sept. 13, 2021. The United States and European Union have reached a deal on steel and aluminum tariffs.

U.S. reaches deal with European Union over steel and aluminum tariffs

3:45pm October 30, 2021

Announced at the G-20 Summit in Rome, the deal is meant to protect American producers but tamp down on the cost increases that the original tariffs have led to.

The University of Florida denied three of its professors permission to testify in a voting rights case against the state, saying it was a "conflict of interest" and "adverse to UF's interests."

The University of Florida bars professors from testifying in a voting rights case

2:00pm October 30, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The school said having the professors testify was "adverse" to the university's interests, marking a departure from normal procedure and raising major concerns about freedom of speech.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (from left), French President Emmanuel Macron, German outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Biden meet in Rome to discuss renewed talks over the Iran nuclear deal.

Biden, other leaders say no easing sanctions until Iran slows its nuclear development

1:00pm October 30, 2021

by Scott Detrow

President Biden and three European allies say they are ready to return to the scuttled deal that eased sanctions against Iran, in return for Iran limiting its nuclear program.

Biden focuses on France at the G20 economic summit

9:16am October 30, 2021

by Scott Detrow

World leaders meet in Rome for the G20 economic summit, minus those from Russia and China. President Biden takes the opportunity to smooth over relations between the U.S. and France.