No, Trump Can’t Legally Federalize US Elections
With the Trump administration assaulting both the spirit and the letter of the United States Constitution on multiple…
Putin says Russia does not oppose Ukraine joining EU, but NATO membership ‘unacceptable’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union, and that…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 1, 2025
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German defense chief slaps down von der Leyen’s talk of EU troops for Ukraine – POLITICO
He acknowledged that governments are weighing what might be possible “under which conditions and reservations,” but stressed: “To…
Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming – politico.eu
Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming politico.euVon der Leyen’s plane affected by GPS jamming over…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 31, 2025
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Germany’s Merz preparing for long war in Ukraine – POLITICO
Last week Merz had expressed skepticism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing peace push with Russian President Vladimir…
Strong deterrence needed against ‘predator’ Putin, von der Leyen tells Poles – POLITICO
The Commission chief is on a seven-country tour of the so-called front-line states to reassure them of the…
Israel kills 45 as it intensifies Gaza City strikes ahead of seizure meeting – POLITICO
Netanyahu has called Gaza City the “last bastion” of Hamas, and his cabinet is set to debate the…
China’s Xi welcomes Putin and Modi as Trump roils global order – POLITICO
This year the summit will focus largely on U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Trump has slapped 50…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 30, 2025
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 30, 2025 Jessica Sobieski, Christina Harward, Grace Mappes, Jennie Olmsted, Anna Harvey, Olivia…
Putin will have played Trump if he dodges meeting Zelenskyy – POLITICO
Speaking with the press a day earlier, Merz had already expressed his doubts, saying it was “obviously not going…