In a Shift, More Republicans Want Government Investment in Children

The evolution reflects a growing bipartisan agreement that American families are struggling and something has to change.

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New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue. Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to ...
The Guardian - Mar. 12
Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy

Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...
The Hill - Mar. 10
Independent government oversight is dying

The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.
The Hill - Mar. 12
Wealthy Americans seek refuge from Trump in Swiss banks

Private bankers and investment managers report large increase in clients wanting to shift assets to Switzerland
Financial Times - 1d
The dizzying shifts in the global economic narrative

Investors and policymakers are struggling to keep pace with change
Financial Times - 4d
Reflecting on five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world

On this day five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, shutting down daily life, crippling the economy and reshaping public health. More than 1.1 million ...
CBS News - Mar. 11
Why Schumer says he will vote to pass a Republican-led government funding resolution

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will vote to pass a Republican-led government funding resolution. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his reasoning.
CBS News - Mar. 14
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.
The New York Times - Mar. 18

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