Social Democrats’ win in Germany could shake up Europe
BERLIN — Angela Merkel’s political farewell was spoiled Sunday night when the Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly claimed victory in Germany’s elections, just four years after
Senate Republicans sink short-term government funding, debt limit bill
Senate Republicans on Monday voted down the House-passed bill to fund the government through Dec. 3 and raise the debt limit.Why it matters: Congress is
R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking
Singer R. Kelly on Monday was found guilty of racketeering and eight counts of violating an anti-sex trafficking law, the New York Times reports.Why it
Laurene Powell Jobs invests $3.5 billion in new climate-action group
Laurene Powell Jobs speaks to the Committee to Protect Journalists in New York in 2019. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesLaurene Powell Jobs, president of Emerson Collective,
German elections: After close result, jockeying to replace Merkel begins
Data: Preliminary results from German Federal Returning Officer; Chart: Sara Wise/AxiosGermany’s Social Democrats (SPD) pulled off a come-from-behind victory in Sunday’s elections, 10 seats ahead
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot on live television
President Biden received a Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine booster shot on live television on Monday, while also urging Americans to get vaccinated. Driving the news: The
John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, wins unconditional release
A federal judge on Monday approved the unconditional release of John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate former President Reagan in 1981. State of play:
Rep. Karen Bass launches run for Los Angeles mayor
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) launched on Monday her bid for mayor of Los Angeles.Why it matters: Bass is a high profile member of Congress. The
Biden administration takes steps to “preserve and fortify” DACA amid legal challenges
The Biden administration on Monday took additional steps to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program despite ongoing legal challenges to the program.Driving the
Angela Merkel’s departure could bring influx of private investment to Germany
Angela Merkel’s departure from German government may result in a massive influx of private investment. Driving the news: The center-left Social Democratic Party, led by