Japan's Embattled Leader

Trump holds Latino leaders roundtable

Former President Donald Trump courted Latino voters in Florida during a roundtable conversation where he discussed union voters and his plans to expand the U.S. economy. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Who Are the Next Leaders of the Democratic Party?

Democrats will soon have a leadership vacuum, and there will be no shortage of highly ambitious governors, senators and transportation secretaries looking to fill it.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to Lebanon

World - Financial Times - October 16

Why Tory leaders win the diversity challenge

The party’s recent record shows that Badenoch’s ascent to leadership favourite is no accident

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Zelensky Outlines Ukraine’s ‘Victory Plan’ to EU Leaders

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an urgent plea in Brussels, though it’s unclear to what extent the officials gathered there will go along with it.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed, Israel says

Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas and the architect of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on the country, was killed on Thursday during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Gazans react to reports that the leader of Hamas was killed.

Palestinians in the enclave were divided over whether the death of Yahya Sinwar, if confirmed, would bring the war in Gaza closer to an end.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Biden says it's time to 'move on' in call with Netanyahu after Sinwar killing

President Biden congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered a yearlong war and ...