The role of politics in natural disasters
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Politics - The Hill
Walz says 'politics can sometimes bring out the worst' in people, but dogs 'bring out the best'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic nominee for vice president, said in a video Monday with the popular WeRateDogs account that while he believes “politics can sometimes bring out the ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump, No Stranger to Playing Storm Politics, Visits a Battered Georgia
In Valdosta, Ga., Donald Trump made a false claim about President Biden’s responsiveness and demonstrated his long-held instinct to view disaster response through the prism of his personal politics.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
The role of politics in natural disasters
More than 100 people have died as a result of Hurricane Helene. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the role of politics in natural disasters.5 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump picks up the pace: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign events after Republicans feared he was falling behind Kamala Harris' pace in the final stretch of the 2024 race.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Hurricane Helene: Trump speaks in Georgia, bashes Harris for not traveling there
Donald Trump bashed Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden in politically charged terms over their response to the deadly Hurricane Helene.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Evening Report — Hurricane Helene collides with campaign politics
{beacon} Evening Report © Gerald Herbert, Associated Press Hurricane Helene collides with campaign politics More than 100 people are dead and 600 missing in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ...7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Rick Scott calls for Senate to reconvene to consider Helene disaster aid
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday called for the Senate to “immediately reconvene” once damage assessments are completed so lawmakers can consider an emergency aid package in response to the ...8 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Leaning on queer family history during uncertain political times
As the country is trying to keep up with this year's election shifts, an artist leans on queer family history to pay homage to the undocumented and queer immigrants that came before us.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia lawmakers press Biden to 'promptly consider' major disaster declaration request
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) led Georgia’s congressional delegation Monday in asking the White House for a disaster declaration in the state in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In the letter, signed by ...10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Killing of Vivian Silver on Oct. 7
The son of a peace activist brutally killed on Oct. 7 is determined to make sure that her dream for Israel does not die with her.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Cleverly says it was a mistake for Sunak to say he would ‘stop the boats’ because that was ‘unachievable target’ – UK politics live
Former home secretary says the phrase ‘stop the boats’ was ‘an error’ and it was too complicated a problem to distil into a soundbite. Robert Jenrick has used a campaign rally just outside the ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - ABC News
2024 election updates: Disaster politics is the focus 36 days until Election Day
The candidates are focusing on responding to the devastation from Hurricane Helene and its aftermath.11 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say
Belarusian human rights activists have accused the authorities of pressuring political prisoners pardoned by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump blames political opponents for Secret Service staffing issues
Former President Trump on Monday blamed Democrats and the White House for Secret Service staffing issues that caused a recent rally to be moved to a smaller location, even as the agency has said it ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
European far right celebrates Austrian election win. But Austria's political future is uncertain
European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Harris-Trump election should teach kids about politics — not partisanship
A new generation of voters need to know the basics of government.12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump campaign sets expectations for Vance debate against 'wily political veteran' Walz
A top Trump campaign official sought to manage expectations ahead of Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), praising the governor as a ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Both candidates are ignoring America's biggest threat: the abuse of nature
We can't let short-term problems distract us from a metastasizing cancer.16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The best recent politics books — insights on conflict
The US foreign policy machine in action, origins of the new cold war, and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as viewed from WashingtonYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Officials are calling the North Carolina flood disaster ‘unprecedented’
Officials are calling the flooding in North Carolina an "unprecedented" disaster - with flooding wiping out parts of the popular tourist town of Asheville, where residents are struggling to get ...Yesterday -
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Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers race to avoid farm bill disaster
The stopgap farm bill is set to expire next week — and the congressional coalition that the massive legislation has relied on for half a century is on the verge of breaking down. Now congressional ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Mbappé's absence, Endrick's role, Bellingham vs. Gallagher: Madrid derby day!
Ahead of Sunday's derby clash between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, we break down the biggest questions facing the LaLiga champs.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Israel’s killing of Hassan Nasrallah: dragging the Middle East towards disaster | Editorial
As Benjamin Netanyahu flouts the will of his nation’s essential ally, the death of Hezbollah’s leader in Lebanon has deepened the region’s crisis . When the US and France launched a call for a ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Kemi Badenoch’s maternity pay comments show how ‘hopelessly out of touch’ Tories are, TUC says – UK politics live
Leadership rivals Jenrick, Cleverly and Tugendhat reject her comments, as row over her ‘excessive’ claim escalates. Q: Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that some cultures are less valid than ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Standing against tyranny: Our fight for political prisoners in Belarus and Russia
We call on the international community: do not forget the political prisoners. Do not ease the pressure on their captors. Support the people of Belarus and Russia who continue to resist.Yesterday - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
Pritzker says it is ‘natural’ for Harris to adapt immigration policies over time
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) said it’s “natural” that Vice President Harris has changed her immigration policies over time. Pritzker joined CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday after Harris ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Nature: Sunflowers in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday morning among sunflowers in Highmore, South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.Yesterday