Archives for March 2023

Rep. Lauren Boebert's grip on Colorado's 3rd Congressional District didn't seem in question heading into last year's midterms. But in the end, the congresswoman who gained a national reputation as a combative member of the "Make America Great Again" movement won reelection by just 564 votes. … [Read more...] about Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who quickly shot from political newcomer to potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, kicked off his state's legislative session in January by telling lawmakers that he wanted "to get more done and to get it done faster." … [Read more...] about Virginia Gov. Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House

The BBC's sports coverage faced a second day of severe disruptions Sunday as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker, who was suspended by the broadcaster after he tweeted criticism of the British government's asylum policy. … [Read more...] about More coverage disruptions at BBC as Lineker crisis deepens

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money. … [Read more...] about Yellen: No federal bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

Thousands of people protested on Sunday against safety deficiencies in Greece's railway network nearly two weeks after dozens were killed in the country's deadliest train crash. … [Read more...] about Thousands take part in new Greece protest over train crash