Jamaal Bowman: Republicans seek Democrat’s expulsion for pulling fire alarm
New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman has been accused of pulling a fire alarm to delay a crucial vote.
Ukraine’s Unraveling, the Funding Row, and Coalition Wobbles | naked capitalism
Economist Herbert Stein famously said, “That which can’t continue, won’t.” That applies to Ukraine. It is increasingly becoming obvious that Ukraine can’t prevail in its proxy war with Russia. Absent…
Is a Revolt Finally Brewing in US Against Exorbitant Credit and Debit Card Swipe Fees? | naked capitalism
“The reason this battle is so hard fought is that it pits two big spending constituencies against each other: banks versus retailers.” Thanks largely to Yves’ reporting and analysis, seasoned…
The Justices Return
With the Supreme Court’s new term having started this week, I want to use today’s newsletter to give you context on the issue that Adam Liptak — who covers the…
Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists for Work on Electrons
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier on Tuesday for their experiments that “have given humanity new tools for exploring the world…
Ghosts of Struggles Past and Future Haunt U.K. Conservative Showpiece
Perhaps it’s inevitable for a political party that has held power in Britain for nearly 14 years, but the Conservative Party’s annual conference is rattling with the restless ghosts of…
Here’s What Happens Now That Gaetz Has Moved to Oust McCarthy
Representative Matt Gaetz pressed forward on Monday evening to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown this week between Mr. McCarthy and his…
Opinion | Biden Has to Look Beyond Trump and His MAGA Millions
Last week, President Biden gave a wide-ranging interview to John Harwood of ProPublica that touched on his presidency, the Republican Party and the present state and future status of American…
Opinion | Why Science Is Losing Americans’ Trust
Dr. Mandy Cohen has been on a national tour. The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she aims to rebuild trust in that troubled agency at…
In Shipping, a Push to Slash Emissions by Harnessing the Wind
One ship was pulled across the sea with the help of an enormous sail that looked as if it belonged to a kite-surfing giant. Another navigated the oceans between China…