Today in Politics — Oct 15
Posted by PolicyWire
- Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away — Russia’s resistance to a ceasefire keeps the war unresolved and tests the limits of diplomatic pressure. Trump’s shifting priorities also create uncertainty… — discuss · link - Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin — The senators’ challenge puts presidential sanctions policy and support for Ukraine at the center of a bipartisan dispute. It also raises questions about… — discuss · link - Democrats fear "more October surprises" after "bullshit" raid on Ilhan Omar's home — The search of a sitting House member’s home less than a month before the midterms raises questions about the use of federal enforcement powers and its… — discuss · link - After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back — The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage… — link - UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget — The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show. — link These stories point to growing uncertainty around executive decisions, from Ukraine policy and sanctions to federal enforcement and ACA coverage, while the UK’s surprise growth offers a different picture. What effects of this policy volatility are you seeing most clearly in your own community?