Sunday, August 31, 2025

After talks with Xi and Modi, Putin says NATO enlargement has to be addressed for Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
Indiana state Rep. Andrew Ireland says GOP has a 'constitutional right' to redistrict
Gov. Greg Abbott signs controversial redistricting bill into law, redrawing Texas maps
The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that
Texas passes midterm redistricting sought by Trump as California plans to counter
Texas House Democrats say they'll end quorum break once California begins redistricting
Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back
As Texas and California ramp up their redistricting fight, a new study finds gerrymandering erodes confidence in democracy
California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move
The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states
Newsom’s California redistricting push sets up a standoff with Republican-led opposition
Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends session that included redistricting
Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance
Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’
'A national alarm bell': Texas Dems leave warning message as they depart Mass. amid walkout
FBI granted request to 'locate' fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Texas Democrat Greg Casar warns Trump-backed redistricting threatens voting rights
Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office
What is gerrymandering? How a centuries-old political tactic sparked a redistricting firestorm in Texas.
Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles
Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting effort amid Democrat absences
Texas House Democrats break quorum again by staying out of state
Arrest warrants issued for Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum
Texas House Democrats break quorum, bolt state after GOP congressional redistricting map passes committee
Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?
Texas Democrats defy Abbott's redistricting ultimatum, refuse to return to the state in effort to block new congressional map
Sen. Alex Padilla says Republicans want to 'rig' midterms with redistricting plan
Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims

Saturday, August 23, 2025

It began, as all great legends do, with a single spring roll and a dream. A brave band of flavor-warriors sets out on a perilous quest: to uncover Oregon's finest Chinese takeaway.< br/> < br/> Armed only with chopsticks and a freakishly high sodium tolerance, they’ll risk everything to claim the crown of Kung Pao glory.< br/> < br/> Here’s the plan: grab one glorious Chinese takeaway dish from your favorite spot and bring it to the feast. That’s it. No cooking, just strategic ordering. Share it like a benevolent noodle god. Eat like a dragon unleashed.< br/> < br/> How to Enter the Takeaway Wok of Fame:< br/> < br/> 📝 RSVP & Commit< br/> No “maybes,” no “we’ll sees.” This event is for people who’d fight a dragon for fried rice.< br/> < br/> 🥡 Bring a Takeaway Signature Dish< br/> Order your favorite dish (two if you're bringing a guest). You go get it. You arrive victorious, holding a sacred container of glory.< br/> < br/> 🍴 Bring Your Own Serving Utensils< br/> Otherwise, your dish gets served with the ceremonial spatula of shame. It’s sticky and haunted.< br/> < br/> 💬 Post Your Dish in the Comments Section< br/> If ten people show up with orange chicken, we’re starting a cage match. The lowest-rated dish gets exiled to the Sad Table by the bathroom.< br/> < br/> 🕰️ Need to cancel? Tell us three days ahead of time< br/> No Ghosting. If that happens, your abandoned spot will be filled by someone who brings “fusion” Jell-O salad. And we will tell them it was your idea.< br/> < br/> ⚠️ Known Side Effects:< br/> 🛏️ Waking up covered in soy sauce, unsure of what you confessed to.< br/> 🧮 Rating all life experiences as “three out of five egg rolls.”< br/> 🎤 Breaking into spontaneous Cantonese karaoke - no lyrics required.< br/> < br/> 🥠 Sign up now and take your place in the potluck prophecy. Portland’s best takeout won’t discover itself. Glory, sauce, and possible napkin fame await.< br/>
With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
Washington state Sen. John Braun to seek congressional seat
Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes U.S. Senate campaign official
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for NC's US Senate seat with Trump backing
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Opinion - Off-year election results show danger signs for Republicans
Retirement Is the New Resistance
Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially declares run for NYC mayo
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans independent run for New York City mayoral race
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
川普百天內翻天覆地 民主黨制衡蒼白
Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
‘The middle is disappearing’: Why three dealmaking Senate Democrats are heading for the exits

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Happy Birthday, Warren.