GOP Rep. Calls For ‘Real Conversations’ That Aren't About Abortion, Like Border Control  —  “Women have a whole lot more other issues than just abortion,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales while discussing a federal judge blocking access to a key abortion pill.  —  Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) …

How to Make Trump Go Away  —  After more than three decades in and around politics, I now spend most of my time grappling with political questions in the classroom and in focus groups.  There is one conundrum that fascinates me above others: Why does Donald Trump still generate such loyalty and devotion?

GOP wages an asymmetrical war on democracy because it can't get the votes  —  It was the highlight reel of what should have been a banner week for American democracy — scores of down vest-wearing, smartphone-gazing students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in a line …

China simulates striking Taiwan on second day of drills  —  China's military simulated precision strikes against Taiwan in a second day of drills around the island on Sunday, with the island's defence ministry reporting multiple air force sorties and that it was monitoring China's missile forces.

Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020  —  The governor says he asked the Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite review, recommend clemency one day after Perry was convicted of murder.  —  Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board …

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants Clarence Thomas impeached  —  Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on Sunday she wants Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to be impeached and his advisers probed after a media report described luxury trips he has taken over decades, funded by a Republican donor.

Europe must resist pressure to become 'America's followers,' says Macron  —  Cet article est aussi disponible en français.  —  ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE'S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China …

Majority of Americans believe Trump did something illegal: POLL  —  The results mark a shift since his arraignment.  —  With former President Donald Trump now formally  —  charged  —  on criminal charges, a majority of Americans (53%) believe he intentionally did something illegal, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos

Under Netanyahu, violence against Christians is being normalised  —  Never have Israeli attackers felt more emboldened than under the new government, Christian leaders say.  —  Jerusalem - Nothing about the attack or what happened since surprised Miran Krikorian.

Newsom says DeSantis ‘scared to death’  —  California's governor assailed Florida's governor over a new law that would allow guns to be carried without permits.  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his Florida counterpart Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill allowing permitless carry into law last week …

Biden's digital strategy: an army of influencers … - Biden's digital strategy team will connect with influencers across the nation to target those who may not follow the White House or Democratic Party on social media — or who have tuned out mainstream media altogether.

Blumenthal to undergo surgery after breaking leg at UConn Huskies parade  —  Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said he will undergo surgery Sunday after he broke his leg after someone fell on him while participating in the UConn men's basketball team parade.