Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to pass a law requiring video cameras at polling stations ahead of next week’s vote – an effort that’s drawing charges of racism and incitement.
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China’s trade with U.S. shrinks as tariff war worsens
Imports of American goods tumble as Beijing prepares for negotiations.
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Trump’s invitation to Taliban resembles other unorthodox initiatives that failed
Both blame each other for the collapse of nearly a year of negotiations in Qatar.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Mark Sanford will challenge Trump in Republican primary
The former governor and representative from South Carolina joins former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who launched a bid against the president in April.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Cory Booker asks Maine voters to engage in ‘moral moment’ facing America
The Democratic presidential candidate and New Jersey senator makes a campaign stop in Portland.
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NRA spars with Texas lieutenant governor on gun control
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tells a Dallas newspaper that the state should limit private gun sales between strangers.
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Trump calls off secret meeting with Taliban, Afghan leaders
He tweets Saturday that he has ‘called off peace negotiations’ following a Taliban attack in Kabul that killed a U.S. soldier.
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Protests over local election in Russia make Kremlin nervous
A seemingly innocuous contest produces the biggest demonstrations against President Putin’s rule in seven years.
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Trump administration officials consider further restricting U.S. refugee cap
Some members of the president’s team want the number to be 15,000 or fewer.
Posted inNew England, Politics
Nineteen Democratic presidential candidates in New Hampshire
The state party convention offers a chance for them to woo political power brokers in the first-in-the nation primary state.