6 populist leaders facing lawfare around world

Vice President JD Vance condemned European countries last month for a lack of commitment to democracy as many of them lash out with lawfare attacks against populist leaders. Vance’s critique applies to more than just Europe, however, as populist leaders across the globe are facing legal troubles from outright election bans to criminal convictions. Here … Read more

‘Liberation day’: what is a tariff and why do they matter?

Donald Trump’s threats to impose widescale import levies have spooked governments, investors and analysts alike. Here’s why … Donald Trump has said “tariffs” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary. The US president is expected to unveil his latest round of these border taxes on Wednesday at 4pm ET. In what he is calling … Read more

Wisconsin, Florida elections get spin treatment as Dems, GOP look ahead to 2026 midterms

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Democrats are celebrating a larger-than-expected victory in a high-profile and historically expensive election in battleground Wisconsin, in the first statewide ballot box contest since President Donald Trump’s return to power in January. Liberal-leaning Judge Susan Crawford topped conservative-leaning Judge Brad Schimel by roughly 10 percentage points – with some votes still being … Read more