Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s growing frustration with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rise, with the Democrat, captured on a hot mic, saying he and the Israeli leader will have to have a “come to Jesus meeting.” Biden’s comments came as he spoke with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., on the … Read more

Democracy’s appeal is slipping before elections around the world

Representative democracy remains a favored system of governance worldwide, but its appeal is waning on the eve of elections in much of the world, according to a survey of 24 democratic countries by the Pew Research Center. released on Wednesday. While a median of 77% in the 24 countries surveyed said representative democracy was a … Read more

American allies brace for a bumpy ride ahead of possible Trump-Biden rematch

LONDON (AP) — As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election race, America’s allies are bracing for a bumpy ride. Many worry that a second term for Trump would be an earthquake, but tremors already abound — and concerns are rising that the U.S. could grow less dependable regardless … Read more