Jan 15, 2019 09:37 am UTC| Politics
A Rasmussen poll report, on Monday, showed Donald Trumps ratings plunged to its lowest for the past year. A source said the President of the United States is unlikely to negotiate the reopening of the government until his...
If Trump declares a national emergency, could Congress or the courts reverse it?
Jan 14, 2019 10:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
If President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to fund some portion of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border without congressional authorization, what would happen next? Would the courts step in? What is...
Jan 14, 2019 09:07 am UTC| Entertainment Politics
Donald Trump is allegedly furious after learning that his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, is set to testify before the House committee in February. The hearing would be televised, and the lawyer would be questioned about the...
Populism's problems can be fixed by getting the public better-informed. And that's actually possible
Jan 14, 2019 08:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Many commentators have been alarmed at the electoral wins of ultra conservative leaders around the world, as well as policy decisions such as Brexit made by a popular referendum. They see these as signs of a rising...
Jan 10, 2019 10:17 am UTC| Politics
Mick Mulvaney, Donald Trumps acting chief of staff, was on CNN on Jan. 6 and he was interviewed by John Tapper about the current situation in Washington and about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaibs profanity-filled statements...
Melania Trump 2019: What Changed on the First Lady’s New Year’s Celebration?
Jan 09, 2019 08:36 am UTC| Entertainment Politics
While United States President Donald Trump was tweeting his way through the holidays, first lady Melania Trump purportedly took care of the New Years celebrations. Meanwhile, reports also note what changed in the way...
Congress used to pass bipartisan legislation – will it ever again?
Jan 07, 2019 13:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Congress seemingly hasnt accomplished much apart from a tax cut and criminal justice reform since the election of President Trump in 2016, despite all three branches being controlled by the GOP. Will that record get...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight