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Biden nixes trip to meet the pope because of LA fires
It was to be the last trip of Biden’s presidency.
Brussels will be watching whether Musk breaks EU law in far-right livestream
Greenland, oil and ‘all hell’ in the Middle East: 6 takeaways from Trump’s press conference
Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump’s MAGA base in a podcast
Italy’s Meloni makes surprise visit to see Trump in Florida
Moscow vows retaliation for Ukraine strikes with US-made missiles
Biden: Investigators checking for links between New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Tesla explosion
No such connection has yet been uncovered, the president said.
Trump says New Orleans attack confirms his rhetoric on crime
President-elect says his administration will “fully support the City of New Orleans.”
‘Nobody was tricked into voting for Trump’: Why the disinformation panic is over
Eight years ago, Trump and Brexit sparked fears social media was corroding reality. Now, that narrative is crumbling.
Always look on the bright side of life — why 2025 might be better
5 totally not tongue-in-cheek reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead.
Biden unveils final $2.5B security aid package for Ukraine
Zelenskyy celebrates last military aid package from Biden as “crucial to stabilizing the front lines.”
Tributes pour in for Jimmy Carter
Joe Biden has long expressed an admiration for Carter, a sentiment that was palpable in the president’s statement Sunday evening.
POLITICO’s most-read stories of 2024
Elections, war and porn: The stories that captured your attention over the past 12 months.
White House optimistic about Gaza cease-fire as talks stall over holidays
Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
US national security adviser: ‘America’s competitors and adversaries are weaker than they have been’
Soon-to-depart national security adviser says the global situation is notably improved.
Trump names ‘Apprentice’ producer Mark Burnett as special envoy to the UK
Burnett is seen as the architect of Trump’s post-bankruptcy image — and is largely responsible for Trump’s rise to the national spotlight as a high-powered Manhattan businessperson.
Biden to visit Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in final days of his presidency
The choice to travel to Rome for what’s likely to be his last big trip underscores the Italian prime minister’s status as an EU power player.
Europe’s economic apocalypse is now
Stagnation, flagging competitiveness, Donald Trump — the continent is facing “an existential challenge.”
Britain’s Starmer tells Trump to stand with Ukraine
U.K. prime minister and U.S. president-elect spoke by phone Wednesday.
Democrats don’t blame Harris. In fact, many want her back in 2028.
Top officials gathered in Washington suggested an openness to backing the vice president again next time.
UK still finalizing Chagos deal that’s spooked Trumpworld
Deal over site of secretive U.S. airbase is under threat — from Mauritius’ new government and Donald Trump.
World War III is already underway. In Ukraine.
Three years in, Russia’s invasion has drawn in dozens of countries.
As Trump sues, the free press braces
First Amendment advocates worry about an emboldened Trump using civil litigation to target journalists he dislikes.
Trump 2.0 will hurt planet, open door for America’s green rivals: EU climate chief
In an interview with POLITICO, Teresa Ribera said Donald Trump’s expected climate withdrawal presents an opportunity for others to boost their clean industries.
Trump suggests shooting down aircraft above New Jersey as concerns continue
President-elect Donald Trump posted to social media Friday saying the craft seen hovering around parts of New Jersey should be shot down, as lawmakers continue to demand answers.
2024 temperatures set to break last year’s global record
The new heat record comes as Donald Trump prepares to return to office and undo the Biden administration’s efforts to combat climate change.
EU’s climate chief warns of ‘geopolitical winter’
Wopke Hoekstra vows to keep EU climate targets despite Trump and populist pushback, but admits Europe can’t go it alone.
A Jan. 6 rioter tried to join the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, feds say
Kevin Loftus should be sent to jail for violating the terms of his probation, prosecutors told a judge.
Sanders says this is likely his last term
Progressive icon was reelected for another six years in November.