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EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid
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EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid

Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.​ Read More Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion. 

Women’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist Has Her Brothers’ Eccentric Support
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Women’s Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist Has Her Brothers’ Eccentric Support

The three brothers of Haley Winn, a defender for the U.S. squad, gained a spotlight for the colorful ways they cheered on their sister’s dream.​ Read More The three brothers of Haley Winn, a defender for the U.S. squad, gained a spotlight for the colorful ways they cheered on their sister’s dream. 

Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime
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Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsTrends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back.​Trends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back. ​Read More

For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
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For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.​ Read More The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say. 

Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders
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Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAt least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.​At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in...

Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960
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Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAmid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime.​Amid rising tensions with Cuba, the Trump administration is backing lawsuits that would allow Americans to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime. ​Read More

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Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo in Washington State: A Millionaires Tax

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax is similar to conservative states. That might change.​The state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax...