The Latest Breaking News from America

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey says ‘real change can happen’ on gun reform – as it happened

Actor speaks at White House in effort to sway legislators skeptical of gun control legislation

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2022

Only cultural change will free America from its gun problem

The movement to protect innocent lives from gun violence is a multi-generational struggle akin to that which won African Americans civil rights or gay Americans the right to marry

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2022

Number of US sponsors in F1 has doubled under Liberty, says Williams

The number of American companies enjoying involvement in Formula 1 through sponsorship and partnership agreements has more than doubled since Liberty Media’s takeover, according to Williams’ commercial director.

Autosport · Jun 7, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Florida's DeSantis launches new attack on his state's transgender citizens

Never one to miss a chance to claim the crown as America's reigning culture warrior, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled yet another in his long line of antitransgender policies. This time he's proposing to deprive his transgender citizens — minors and adults alike — of fundamental medical care.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 7, 2022

Editorial: The West must bridge the global divide over Ukraine

One aspect of the war in Ukraine demands much closer attention — the failure of the U.S. and its rich-country friends to build strong partnerships with the developing world. Many governments in Africa, Latin America and Asia have distanced themselves from the allies’ response to Russia’s aggression. This is helping…

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Nicholas Goldberg: What makes Rudy Giuliani's son think he's qualified to be governor of New York?

What does it say about the state of our democracy that Andrew Giuliani — onetime pro golfer, Trump factotum and son of the man formerly known as "America's mayor" — could conceivably become the Republican candidate for governor of New York?

Los Angeles Times · Jun 7, 2022

America's glaring 54-point gap on financial well-being

The economy is working for a huge swath of Americans.

Axios · Jun 7, 2022

Let’s face the truth: Guns are the problem

Americans cannot allow ourselves to be distracted from the need for common sense federal gun regulation to keep our communities safe.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022

The Somin Family's D-Day

June 6 is not only the anniversary of D-Day, but also of the Somin family's arrival in America, back in 1979. This post reprints my reflections on that milestone, which I hope remain relevant today.

Reason · Jun 6, 2022

Trump peddles children’s book starring ‘King Donald’ to ‘every school in America’

The book is a retelling of the Russia collusion plot as a child’s fairytale

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022