Epstein bill passage a rare sign of Trump losing command of Republicans

Congress’ lopsided passage of an Epstein files bill on Tuesday marked a rare instance of President Trump losing control of congressional Republicans, raising questions about his power directing the party through the remainder of his lame-duck second term. Trump has typically bent Republicans to his will, forcing them to accept his agenda even when it’s…

Threat of ICE chills businesses in Garner

At a small Latino shopping center tucked into the corner of a Garner neighborhood, the usually bustling parking lot was mostly empty Tuesday morning. Emilin Gaona was behind the counter at La Zacatecana, a small, tidy, family-owned bodega. She said her family almost hadn’t opened the store this morning. A lot of their workers were […]

‘Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship’: Georgia’s U-turn from Western path

Summary Leading opposition figures in jail, exile or under charge Lawsuit would ban three opposition parties Ruling party says it is shielding Georgia from figures who would foment war TBILISI, Nov 18 (Reuters) Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats. Today, of their eight main leaders, all but one are in jail, in exile or facing criminal charges. The ruling party aims to ban the three main opposition groups outright. The slide into one-party rule has shocked many in the tiny South Caucasus country.