Month: November 2022
Republicans Barely Won the House. Now Can They Run It?
A thin margin, ideological differences and competing pressures could make managing the “people’s House” virtually impossible. But the G.O.P. majority, however slim, will still be a challenge for President Biden.
Read MoreGap between pledges and action sparks criticism at COP27 climate summit
As nearly 200 countries negotiate at the COP27 climate talks on reducing emissions, there’s a call for greater regulation and transparency around prior and future pledges. A United Nations report targets governments, corporations and banks for what’s called “greenwashing,” or
Read MoreRepublicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government
Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President Joe Biden’s administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections. (Image credit: Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Read MoreRepublicans retake control of House of Representatives – NPR
Republicans retake control of House of Representatives NPR GOP wins slim House majority, complicating ambitious agenda Yahoo News Republicans will win the House, CNN projects CNN Republicans win House control by narrow margin in blow to Biden MSNBC Six reasons for close election add
Read MoreMcCarthy’s next step on the GOP tightrope: Navigating concessions to conservatives – POLITICO
McCarthy’s next step on the GOP tightrope: Navigating concessions to conservatives POLITICO Paul Ryan says McCarthy will clinch speakership, anyone ‘not named Trump’ can beat Biden Fox News Jolly: ‘Weak-Kneed’ McConnell, McCarthy To Blame For Midterms Losses Not Trump MSNBC Factbox: How will
Read MoreMcCarthy’s next step on the GOP tightrope: Navigating concessions to conservatives – POLITICO
McCarthy’s next step on the GOP tightrope: Navigating concessions to conservatives POLITICO Paul Ryan says McCarthy will clinch speakership, anyone ‘not named Trump’ can beat Biden Fox News McCarthy, McConnell face challenges as GOP considers congressional leadership CBS Mornings Factbox: How will the
Read MoreHuman traffickers exploit desperation of Ukrainian refugees and their children
More than four million people who fled Russia’s war in Ukraine have sought refuge in the European Union. Most Ukrainians receive a warm welcome and are offered access to temporary residence permits so they can work and receive social benefits.
Read MoreLow-income countries want more money for climate damage. They’re unlikely to get it.
Wealthy nations may instead reshuffle money earmarked for other goals like limiting and adapting to global warming. That could hamstring efforts to deal with climate change in low-income countries (Image credit: Peter Dejong/AP)
Read MoreNASA’s Artemis rocket finally lifts off after political, financial, technical delays
For the first time in half a century, NASA is starting to make its way back to a lunar landing. The Artemis rocket was finally able to launch early Wednesday morning after prior delays, sending an unmanned capsule around the
Read MorePoland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack – The Associated Press
Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack The Associated Press NATO: “No Indication” Missiles That Killed Two People In Poland Were Fired By Russia CBS Miami Confusion erupts after Biden initially declines to discuss Poland missile incident at emergency roundtable Fox
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