Britain, EU Agree Transition Deal. Black Men Face Challenges in America
Goods, services, capital and people will continue to flow freely across the Channel during Britain’s year-and-a-half exit from the EU.
Putin Wins Sham Election, Trump Battles FBI
To no one’s surprise, Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia. Donald Trump goes to war on the FBI.
Good, Bad and Ugly in Trump’s Drug Plan, Corbyn Parrots Russian Talking Points
The president proposes common-sense drug reforms — and the death penalty for drug dealers.
Russian Spy Poisoning, Explained
Theresa May blames Russia for the attempted assassination of a former double agent.
Reality Check for Macron, Trump’s Emptying Administration
The Italian election and Dutch resistance pour cold water on the French president’s reforms.
Republicans End Russia Probe, Italian Democrats Choose Opposition
Republicans put party before country and refuse to investigate Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Le Pen Unveils New Name, Trump Toes NRA Line
Marine Le Pen rebrands her far-right party. Donald Trump fears the gun lobby after all.
Democrats Should Keep Superdelegates, Salvini Calls for Anti-EU Budget
Superdelegates are a failsafe. Italy’s right-wing leader has no need for EU budget rules.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
Democrats Have Early Advantages. Berlusconi Backs Hard Right
Democrats are well-positioned to win in November. Silvio Berlusconi honors his pact.
Five Stars Eye Coalition, Dutch Form Anti-Macron Pact, Cohn Resigns
Dealmaking starts in Italy. The Dutch assert their interests. Donald Trump loses his top economist.
Renzi Resigns, Italy Split Down the Middle, War on the Spanish Right
Matteo Renzi steps down after his center-left is decimated in Italy’s parliamentary elections.
Grand Coalition Wins Vote in Germany. Next Problem: Italy
German Social Democratic Party members support a coalition with Angela Merkel.
No Party or Coalition Wins Majority in Italy
Populist Five Star Movement and League gain at the expense of mainstream parties.
Rutte Urges EU Pragmatism, May’s Speech Heard Very Differently in Europe
The Dutch leader has no need for lofty visions.