Conspiracy theorists have long attributed wildly varied events to George Soros, in attacks often viewed as antisemitic. His indirect donations to a prosecutor’s campaign are animating Trump allies.
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The DeSantis Foreign Policy: Hard Power, but With a High Bar
The Florida governor has never been the internationalist that some old-guard Republicans wanted or imagined him to be. A close reading of his record reveals how he might lead the U.S. abroad.
20 Years On, a Question Lingers About Iraq: Why Did the U.S. Invade?
Two decades after the Bush administration said it wanted to disarm weapons of mass destruction and free Iraqis, the debates rage on about who knew what when, and which motive mattered most.
Your Thursday Briefing: Covid Origins Hearing Opens in the U.S.
Also, protests in Georgia and armed villagers in Kashmir.
How Environmentally Conscious Investing Became a Target of Conservatives
The business world has been pulled into partisan politics, with Republicans bringing their battle against socially conscious investing to Congress.
China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline
Ignoring charges of spying, Beijing says Washington’s “overreaction” is a symptom of the country’s broken politics.
Air Force Says Proposed Chinese-Owned Mill in North Dakota Is ‘Significant Threat’
A proposal for a corn mill, which had been welcomed as an economic development success, reflects just how much things have changed with Chinese investment proposals in the U.S.
Your Friday Briefing: Russia Proposes a Short Cease-Fire
Also, Kevin McCarthy loses yet another bid to become House speaker, and the week in culture.
Your Thursday Briefing: Zelensky at the White House
Also, Donald Trump’s tax returns show losses during his presidency.
What the Unusual Midterm Elections Mean for Climate Action
A split Congress makes it unlikely that Republicans will undo Biden’s climate legislation, but they’re likely to try to slow it. There may also be room for agreement on infrastructure.