With electoral reforms legislation passing the lower house on Wednesday night, it’s probably a good time for a reminder of the original impetus for caps on political donations. In this chart we’re showing all political donations declared by parties or individual politicians (see the note below about the data for more information), grouped by financial…
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spring training on Saturday, taking a step toward possibly pitching for the first time since 2023. The reigning World Series champion and National League MVP has not pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 23, 2023, with the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander later…
Joe Pike Political and investigations correspondent Getty Images British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in January European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine as concerns grow over Donald Trump’s interventions on the peace process. Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to…
The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said on Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government. On Friday, 13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges were dismissed without notice, said Matthew Biggs, president of the International Federation…
The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said on Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government. On Friday, 13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges were dismissed without notice, said Matthew Biggs, president of the International Federation…
John Tonje scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half Saturday and Max Klesmit added 17 points and six assists to help No. 16 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Purdue, 94-84. Tonje scored 10 straight points during a key second-half stretch that gave Wisconsin a lead it never relinquished. The Badgers (20-5, 10-4) won…
Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz is one of the most gifted players MLB has to offer, and the 23-year-old’s new manager, Terry Francona, has lofty goals for his young star. “I told him (De La Cruz) again yesterday, ‘I want you to be the best player in baseball on the best team in…
A 14-year-old boy has died and four other people have been injured in a knife attack in southern Austria on Saturday, according to police, who said they had arrested a 23-year-old suspect. The suspect was detained in the city of Villach, where the attack took place, police said on Saturday. He is a Syrian national…
Associated Press White House reporter Darlene Superville and AP photographer Ben Curtis are told by a U.S. President Donald Trump administration member that they have been denied from joining the White House press pool in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Reuters on Saturday objected to the restrictions placed…
Chaotic scenes have been unfolding in Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive in the region. On Saturday there were reports of sporadic gunfire and widespread looting in the city, including at a World Food Programme depot, with residents sheltering in their homes. It follows conflicting reports…
