A last-ditch bill by Al Muratsuchi collapses, leaving districts stuck with gaps during misconduct investigations.

The attorney general nominee’s timeline just got a political strategy behind it, and Senate dynamics are the lever.

A fast tour of the week’s sharpest ink, and what it signals about the political mood regulators and executives should watch.

Foreign Affairs explains how unclear signals can intensify risk, squeeze diplomats, and corner leaders into bad options.

A weaker Russia does not push Putin toward talks. It may be doing the opposite, reshaping incentives for everyone watching.

What Carr claims Trump threatened, how it tests FCC independence, and why media companies should care now.

Barnes exits after POLITICO reported deliberations, hours before Milwaukee Journal Sentinel scrutiny lands, reshaping the Democratic primary fight.

A progressive doctor challenges the party’s brand, betting unpopularity and distrust can beat money and incumbency advantages.

Europe wants nuclear collaboration under Macron. The brief scenario is what changes if Marine Le Pen becomes president.

Campaigners seek an injunction as residents accuse the council and police of “dragging their heels”.

The denial escalates Brazil-US tensions and forces investors and operators to price in political risk.

In an exclusive BBC interview, the new prime minister draws a line under timing and makes “manifesto” the enforcement mechanism.