POLITICS

French far-right chief under fire for her mainstream turn

PARIS  — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is facing stinging criticism for making her party too mainstream, dulling its extremist edge, and ignoring… Read more

House to vote on bill launching probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON  — A new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses,… Read more

In Georgia, Herschel Walker puts GOP in a holding pattern

ATLANTA — The recently ousted former senator who wants her job back. A football hero considering his first run for office. Little-known politicians… Read more

Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

CINCINNATI — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan… Read more

Harris heads to border after facing criticism for absence

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris faces perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency Friday when she visits the U.S. southern border… Read more

Analysis: Biden rebuts doubts, wins bet on bipartisanship

NEW YORK — Day after day, as the partisan battle lines hardened on Capitol Hill over President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, his calls for bipartisanship… Read more

GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown

WASHINGTON  — The Democrats’ expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key test vote in the Senate, providing a dramatic… Read more

Ethiopia votes in test for PM Abiy amid reports of abuses

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopians voted Monday in a major test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, whose rise to power initially seemed to signal a break… Read more