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Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History
The lasting effects of pre-democracy divisions help to explain Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous decision to enact military control.The Wall Street Journal - 15h -
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - 16h -
Ivey: Trump is moving FBI in 'very political direction'
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) said he thinks President-elect Trump is moving the FBI in a “very political direction.” Ivey, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, joined NewsNation’s “The Hill ...The Hill - 10h -
Podcasts, politics and the craving for imperfection
Lo-fi, unpolished performances have become more popular than carefully stage-managed versions of realityFinancial Times - 22h -
Sickened by the politics of the NFL, Belichick aims for a college restart
Without an ideal NFL situation available, Belichick decided to shake up the college football world.ESPN - 1d -
A new era of political violence is taking hold in America
Violent populism is growing as norms unravel and break downFinancial Times - 1d -
When campaign politics and Cabinet confirmation fights collide: From the Politics Desk
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is feeling from the right in Iowa over Pete Hegseth's defense secretary bid ahead of her 2026 re-election campaign.NBC News - 2d -
DealBook Summit: Seismic Political Shifts Will Continue
A lively DealBook Summit task force agreed on little except that the electorate is restless.The New York Times - 3d -
Trudeau: Harris loss a setback for women in politics
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday addressed Vice President Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, calling it a setback for gender representation in politics, during a gala ...The Hill - 3d -
A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president's martial law decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made a fiery televised statement, defending his short-lived martial law decree as a necessary act of governanceABC News - 3d -
Blue States are Unaffordable. The Price Will be Political.
Americans are fleeing unaffordable blue states — and they’re taking the Electoral College with them.The New York Times - 3d -
Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Could Reform UK really win the next election?BBC News - 3d -
South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis
SEOUL (Reuters) -From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Macron eyes political truce to calm turmoil in France
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next governmentFinancial Times - 4d -
How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm
Concerns that crypto companies are being purposely cut off from the global banking system have become a political cudgel at an opportune moment for the industry.The New York Times - 5d -
A path forward — and a warning — for Democrats: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 6d -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s tariff plan is bad policy and bad politics
Last month, President-elect Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent on China. ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
France’s political institutions are creaking
A system designed in the late 1950s is looking increasingly dysfunctionalFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France
And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
South Korean political chaos all works to Kim Jong Un's benefit
The warmth of Korean American relations during the era of President Yoon Suk Yeol has always been a little too good to be true.The Hill - Dec. 7 -
SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily Budget
The Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Political engagement - new MPs announce wedding plans
Labour MPs Jeevun Sandher and Louise Jones' good news was publicly outed during a debate in the Commons.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How a Book From 1981 Anticipated This Political Moment
Two columnists sit down to discuss two books that crystallize this period in America.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Examining the unprecedented political division in France
French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing his political opponents of creating chaos after left and right-wing lawmakers voted to oust his prime minister just three months into the job. Angela ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
‘Revenge cycle’: South Korean crisis highlights deep political divide
Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes vulnerabilities in highly polarised democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Political chaos in South Korea: what is martial law and what comes next after Yoon Suk Yeol’s U-turn?
Six hours after stunning the country by declaring martial law, Yoon reversed his decision and faced calls to step down. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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France is on the political brink — again
Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le PenFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Keeping the Peace: Talking Politics in the Workplace
A leader’s how-to guide for navigating and managing political conversations in the office.Inc. - Dec. 2
