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On a trip to Denmark, a reporter sees lawmakers take on the role of diplomats
1+ day, 36+ min ago (90+ words) NPR congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt watched U.S. lawmakers attempt a diplomatic rescue mission in Denmark amid the Greenland crisis. On a trip to Denmark, a reporter sees lawmakers take on the role of diplomats NPR congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt watched U.S. lawmakers…...
U.S. Senators wrap up Denmark trip as Trump steps up his Greenland pressure campaign
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (619+ words) BARBARA SPRUNT, BYLINE: Hi, Ayesha. RASCOE: So this was a bipartisan delegation, right? SPRUNT: That's right. About a dozen people, mostly Democrats and Republicans - Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, two senators who've criticized some of…...
U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) The U.S. Department of Education announced a partnership Wednesday with more than 40 conservative organizations to create programming around civics aimed at the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This coalition "will take bold steps to educate, inspire, and mobilize…...
Center-right opposition wins German election, with the far right coming in 2nd
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (912+ words) BERLIN " Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while the Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed. Chancellor Olaf…...