Biden Administration Says Legal Immunity for Saudi Crown Prince Was Unavoidable. Privately, They Weren’t So Sure.
The National Security Council and DAWN, a nonprofit founded by Jamal Khashoggi, met expressly to discuss the question.
Politics
Senate Blocks Sick Days for Rail Workers, Averts Strike by Forcing Biden Agreement
Railroads have invested heavily in Congress. They got their payoff in the Senate.
In a Wisconsin Trump County, and Across the U.S., Progressive Health Care Initiatives Coasted Through
Initiatives to expand health care access and reduce costs won big on election night, rattling for-profit industry lobbyists.
Philly DA Larry Krasner: In Midterms, Democrats Went “Republican-Lite” on Crime
The embattled progressive district attorney said election victories show how Democrats can win big — by leaning into criminal justice reforms.
Lobbyist for Saudi Alfalfa Company Desiccating Arizona Was Elected to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Galvin lobbied on behalf of a Saudi company soaking up Arizona’s groundwater. He is now mediating an ongoing water dispute in neighboring Maricopa County.
Voices
I Experienced Jack Smith's Zeal Firsthand. Will Trump Get the Same Treatment?
His handling of the ex-president will show whether Smith really is an aggressive prosecutor — or just aggressive against the powerless.
Voices
10 Things for Americans to Be Grateful for at Thanksgiving 2022
Elon Musk, functioning elections, “Andor,” and death — Americans can genuinely give thanks for all these things and more this holiday.
Georgia Voting Numbers Do Indeed Show Youth Surge
The number of young voters in Georgia more than doubled since 2014, counter to the narrative provided by David Shor.
House Members Push for U.N. Oversight of Yemen Atrocities
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Joaquin Castro are leading the call to renew international oversight of atrocities committed in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
The Dangers of Democrats Boosting MAGA Republicans
The midterm strategy to fund Republican extremists in the primaries worked. Some fear it will strengthen the far right in the long term.