Scholz faces his ‘Biden moment’

German chancellor under pressure from own party to mirror US president and drop out of election race

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Germany's Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses

Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s ...

World - ABC News - November 6

Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump

The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.

Immigrant advocates to Biden: 'Meet the urgency of the moment'

A coalition of 138 immigrant, civil and human rights groups is calling on President Biden to take executive action to protect certain vulnerable immigrants from President-elect Trump’s pledge of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister

Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administration

World - Financial Times - November 6

How Scholz finally found his voice and called time on the German coalition

Chancellor abandons years-long reticence to go against political allies

World - Financial Times - November 7

Biden rings in his 82nd birthday

President Biden is ringing in his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, extending his record as America's oldest sitting president. Biden returned to the White House from a six-day trip to South America ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition

World - ABC News - November 6

Bonds are facing a make-or-break moment over the next 10 days or so

The rise in long-dated Treasury yields has been a major preoccupation for investors since the Federal Reserve delivered its jumbo cut to its policy-rate target in September.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

The key moments as a Texas man faces execution in a shaken baby syndrome case

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a legislative subpoena that lawmakers used to stave off the execution of Robert Roberson

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Biden casts his vote early in Delaware

President Biden waited in line with other voters to cast his vote early in Delaware just a few days out from the 2024 general election.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Biden delivers remarks on his administration's support for unions

Watch live coverage as President Biden travels to Philadelphia to deliver remarks on what his administration has done to support unions.

Biden attends final international summits of his presidency

President Joe Biden is taking part in the final major international summits of his presidency. On a six-day trip to Latin America, he will be attending meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

Nestor Cortes Savored His Moment But Was Met With a Humbling Result

The Yankees pitcher walked off the field after Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ended the game in a 6-3 Dodgers victory.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

How Steph, Klay gave Moody his ‘welcome to the NBA' moment

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Moses Moody recalled how Steph Curry and Klay Thompson welcomed him to the NBA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Inside Curt Cignetti's path to 10-0, a $72 million payday and a potential CFP spot

College football has seemingly discovered the 63-year-old Hoosiers coach through his quips and undefeated team. There's more to his swaggering confidence.

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

Tommy Rath’s Father Faces Down His Son’s Murderer and His Grief

In an upstate New York courtroom, Thomas Rath faced down the man accused of orchestrating his son’s murder.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?

Spain’s royals, prime minister and other politicians were greeted by crowds hurling mud and debris on Sunday when they tried to visit Paiporta, where over 60 people perished

World - ABC News - November 5

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

Why a Key Biden Effort to Boost Affordable Housing Has Faced Hurdles

The Biden administration rolled out a plan last year to create more housing by unlocking more than $35 billion in lending capacity. It has yet to close on any loans that would support ...

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Harris rally in North Carolina, campaign faces backlash for Biden "garbage" comment

Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, a day after making her closing argument in Washington, D.C. Harris' remarks are being clouded by backlash over President ...

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Joe Biden’s last-gasp missile decision is momentous for Ukraine – but Putin will retaliate | Simon Tisdall

Zelenskyy must now show that missiles will change this war, and his European allies must unify ahead of the Trump presidency. US president Joe Biden’s last-gasp decision to permit Ukraine to fire ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich

Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Trump Links Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorables’ Remark

Within minutes of the clip of President Biden’s remarks going viral, the Trump campaign and others were using it to attack Kamala Harris and Democrats.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East

Without domestic constraints, he is free to stop aligning US policy with the wishes of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Ana Navarro says Biden should pardon his son

Ana Navarro left President Biden a message on Monday’s edition of ABC’s “The View,” recommending the sitting president pardon his son, Hunter Biden. “And this is what I’m going to tell Joe — Joe, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Biden to host Trump at White House as he builds his administration, Cabinet

On Wednesday, President Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office as Trump continues to build his administration. Trump says billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will ...

How Biden can make pardons a stamp on his legacy

With the shocking presidential election results in the rear-view mirror, President Biden must consider how best to cement his legacy during his remaining two months in office.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Breaking down Trump's latest administration picks and his Biden meeting

President-elect Donald Trump selected Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general and former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii as the director of national intelligence. CBS ...

Late Night Chides Biden for Keeping His Cool With Trump

“I’m not saying booby-trap the place, but you don’t have to be overly helpful,” Seth Meyers said after the president welcomed Donald Trump to the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

What Biden is expecting from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

President Biden will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South America. During the visit, he will meet with allies and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has ...

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