NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Former CDC director calls for focus on vaccination amid measles surge
"It's unfortunate that this has become a political debate," Redfield said.
NYTIMES (Anton Troianovski) - Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.
A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is doubling down on a different approach: offering enticements to Russia.
NYTIMES (Somini Sengupta, Hari Kumar and Zane Irwin) - Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster
The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Ted Snider, Nicolai N. Petro) - Given the Chance, Ukrainians Would Give Zelensky the Boot
The wartime leader’s favorability ratings have plummeted. The post Given the Chance, Ukrainians Would Give Zelensky the Boot appeared first on The American Conservative .
Ukraine Ukraine Given the Chance, Ukrainians Would Give Zelensky the Boot The wartime leader’s favorability ratings have plummeted. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images There was a time, not very long ago, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was lionized around the world and spectacularly popular at home. But, if elections were held today, he would struggle to finish in the top three. Zelensky came to power in a landslide victory in 2019. His term, constitutionally limited to five years, has now stretched to over seven years because of the war.…Open
REDSTATE (RedState) - 47 Days and Counting to Midterms, GOP's Tafoya Makes a Compelling Case for Winning MN
NYTIMES (River Akira Davis) - Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
REDSTATE (RedState) - Rick Jackson Narrows Gap in GA Governor's Race, and Strategies Like This Are One Reason Why
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Bipartisan cannabis bill to legalize access to banks introduced in Congress
“We must make sure that businesses in states where marijuana is legal – like Nevada – have access to bank accounts and other financial services,” Cortez Masto (D-NV) said in a Monday statement.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - California high-speed rail project paid out more than $1 million for travel: IG Report
The High-Speed Rail Authority paid more than $1 million in unjustified travel expenses for contractors, including for private jets, premium tickets and cigar lounges, according to a report.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Amid controversy, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signs order to address emergency protocols
As the controversy continues over how Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Seattle Police dealt with the aftermath of the Bite of Seattle shooting, Wilson issued an executive order aimed at improving the city’s response to major emergencies.