politics

TL/DR - Germany's finance minister, Christian Lindner, cautioned his coalition partners against following the US Inflation Reduction Act, arguing it has not been effective in controlling consumer prices in the US. He made these statements at an event in Washington, referring to domestic critics who urged him to relax restrictions on public…

TL/DR - President Biden's campaign has launched a new ad that includes footage of the assumed Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. The ad is aimed at attracting the supporters of former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. A Republican pollster has reacted to the strategy, giving his opinion on its effectiveness. 'Smart…

TL/DR - The Washington Roundtable, composed of New Yorker staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos, recommends books for understanding the current state of international politics and the 2024 Presidential campaigns. The list ranges from books on rural voter anger and the rise of authoritarian rule to a fictionalized account of a…

TL/DR - Idaho lawmakers are set to vote on a bill seeking to prohibit the use of public funds for gender-affirming care, including its use by state employees and adults registered with Medicaid. If approved, Idaho will join at least nine other states with similar bans, potentially leading to an expected lawsuit in federal court due to previous…