The push to put a billionaire tax to a popular vote in blue California has exposed deep divides on the left, even as Democratic politicians across the country rally around calls for the wealthy to pay more. The issue is pitting the populist mood of the public against many Democratsâ fears that the measure will push the ultrawealthy to join a broader exodus from the state and take their tax dollars with them.
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Gavin Newsom gambles on Joe Biden in hunt for 2028 presidential nominationâ but still has to clear the Kamala Harris hurdle
(June 23, 2026)
While other Democrats are distancing themselves from Bidenâs failed reelection bid and the political wreckage that followed, Californiaâs governor is leaning in. Newsom has praised Bidenâs presidency, defended his record, and positioned himself as one of the partyâs most visible Biden loyalists.
He has called the Biden presidency a âmasterclass of policymaking.â He has said he will never turn his back on Biden. And last week, he went further.
He hosted Hunter Biden on his podcast.
That matters.
Troubled Hunter Biden teases bizarre 2028 White House run with Gavin Newsom
(June 12, 2026)
Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power reacts to Hunter Biden speaking about his political future on Gavin Newsom‘s podcast. The son of former US President Joe Biden teased a potential vice-presidential run in 2028.
BND-Gesetz – Dobrindt bremst offenbar Reform
Mandy Sarti, NDR, tagesschau, 11.06.2026 âą 16:08 Uhr
Kein Sitz im UN-Sicherheitsrat: Katerstimmung und Fehlersuche
„FĂŒr uns alle ist das eine wirkliche EnttĂ€uschung. Das muss man sagen. Daran will ich nicht vorbeireden“, sagt Wadephul spĂ€ter im Interview mit den ARD-Tagesthemen. In der deutschen Delegation herrscht Katerstimmung. Bis zuletzt war man zuversichtlich, dass die vielen Last-Minute-GesprĂ€che, die Wadephul seit Freitag in New York gefĂŒhrt hatte, ausreichen wĂŒrden. Die Liste der vermeintlichen UnterstĂŒtzer-Staaten schien lang genug zu sein.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad âand Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for âtwo-year terms starting on January 1, 2027.
Germany, which had lobbied hard for a seat, came third for the two places contested by the Western European and âOthers Group, with 104 votes, against 134 for Portugal âand 131 for Austria.
Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
But, the sources cautioned, the US government may not be able to definitively determine who was responsible because of a lack of forensic evidence left by the hackers.
CNN has requested comment on the ATG hack from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The FBI declined to comment.
Germany‘s Merz ‚disillusioned‘ with US and Israel over Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday evening that he had become „disillusioned“ with the US and Israel over the war on Iran.
„At this point I am disillusioned simply because the US and Israel claimed at the beginning that they could solve this problem within days,“ Merz said in televised remarks. „Now I must recognise: it is not solved.“
Outrage After Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon
Commenting on social media, Hadash-Taâal chair MK Ayman Odeh wrote pointedly: âWeâll wait to hear the police spokesperson claim that âthe soldier felt threatened by Jesusâ.â
„Iran Can‘t Blackmail Us: Trump After Tehran‘s Flip-Flop On Strait Of Hormuz
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, „We‘re talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again — you know, as they‘ve been doing for years — and they can‘t blackmail us.“
Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato
Singling out the UK, the US president rebuked Sir Keir Starmer for refusing to get involved in the American-Israeli war against Iran, suggesting that the Royal Navy was not up for the task.
âYou donât even have a navy. Youâre too old and had aircraft carriers that didnât work,â he said, referring to the state of Britainâs fleet of warships.
Asked whether the Prime Minister should spend more on defence, Mr Trump added: âIâm not going to tell him what to do. He can do whatever he wants. It doesnât matter. All Starmer wants is costly windmills that are driving your energy prices through the roof.â
Lebanese Army repositions forces in South amid escalating Israeli attacks
The military also said Israeli attacks are ongoing and do not distinguish between soldiers and civilians across various regions.
It warned against incitement and efforts by some media outlets and social media platforms to undermine confidence in the armed forces, noting that such narratives could have negative repercussions for civilians and fuel internal tensions.
UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war
Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing âof more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency said on Tuesday, making it the deadliest conflict in the global body‘s history.
„I believe that we need to âhave a panel â a high-level panel of experts to look into the killing âof our staff,“ said Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General at a press conference â in Geneva on the last day of his term.
Six U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition
Yes, but: France, Germany, Italy and Japan have previously all publicly ruled out sending naval vessels to the strait during the war.
Despite Greenland crisis, Trump suggests NATO owes him help on Iran war after U.S. support for Ukraine. âWeâve been very sweetâ
Just two months ago, NATO was in the middle of an existential crisis over President Donald Trumpâs insistence that the U.S. take control of Greenland. He threatened tariffs and refused to rule out military action, but eventually backed down.
Then on Sunday, Trump demanded the alliance help him clear the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on the Islamic republic two weeks ago.
Starmer says the UK‘s working with allies to bring a viable plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
He says the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened to „ensure stability in the markets“.
„That is not a simple task,“ he says, which is why the UK is working with „all of our allies“ to bring a „viable plan“ to restore freedom of navigation to the region.
âIâm demanding these countries come inâ: Trump presses seven nations to police Strait of Hormuz
âWeâre talking to countries about policing the straits because they are the ones â you know, we donât get oil, very little, 1%. China, as an example, gets about 90% of its oil from the Hormuz Strait. Itâd be nice to have other countries policing with us. And weâll help, and weâll work with them.â
He added that the responsibility should lie with nations whose economies rely on the route. âIâm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their own territory,â he said.
Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations, including China, to deploy ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies disrupted by the war in the Middle East.
Russia, China lambast adoption of unilateral resolution against Iran at UNSC amid US-Israeli aggression
Thirteen members of the UNSC voted in favor while the two remaining members â Russia and China â abstained.
VG Köln: Verfassungsschutz darf Alternative fĂŒr Deutschland vorlĂ€ufig nicht als gesichert extremistische Bestrebung einstufen
Die Antragsgegnerin stĂŒtzt ihre Bewertung ausschlieĂlich auf öffentlich verfĂŒgbare Quellen und hat nachrichtendienstliche Informationen zu weitergehenden, nicht öffentlich verlautbarten Zielen der Antragstellerin auch im gerichtlichen Verfahren nicht mitgeteilt.
‚We don‘t always agree with what she says‘: UN Chief Guterres distances himself from Albanese
(February 14, 2026)
Dujarric refused to comment on whether Guterres had listened to Albaneseâs speech, telling reporters, âYou should ask him instead.â
Garching: Forschungsreaktor bleibt bis auf Weiteres abgeschaltet
(December 2, 2025)
Zwar sei die frĂŒhe Auftragserteilung logisch, da allen Beteiligten bewusst war, dass der Zentralkanal regelmĂ€Ăig erneuert werden mĂŒsse. „Völlig unverstĂ€ndlich ist aber, wieso es in 13 Jahren nicht gelungen ist, ein weiteres Exemplar dieses Zentralkanals herzustellen, etwas was ja offensichtlich vor mehr als 20 Jahren noch möglich war“, sagte BĂŒchler.
DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Recommend 2025 Rules of Procedure for Election of DNC Officers
(December 12, 2024)
Today, the DNCâs Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) voted to recommend the Rules of Procedure that will guide the election process for the next DNC Chair as well as National Committee Officers.
Sorgenkind in Garching: Forschungsreaktor ohne Forschung
(January 12, 2026)
Wie kĂŒrzlich aus der Antwort des Wissenschaftsministeriums auf eine Anfrage der GrĂŒnen im bayerischen Landtag hervorging, warten die Garchinger schon seit fast 13 Jahren auf einen neuen Zentralkanal. Er war 2013 als regulĂ€r zu wechselndes Ersatzteil bestellt und sollte im Herbst 2014 geliefert werden, hieĂ es in der Antwort des Ministeriums.