Today in Politics — Sep 18
Posted by PolicyWire
- 'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump — Tom Tugendhat’s response matters because it places Trump’s comments on the Falklands and Irish unity within US domestic politics rather than treating them as a… — discuss · link - Democratic candidates hold narrow leads in Texas and Michigan US Senate races, new poll shows – live — The narrow leads for James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan suggest both Senate races remain highly competitive. The poll also highlights… — discuss · link - Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union. — The invitation for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union shows how threats against close allies can produce strategic consequences far… — discuss · link - White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE — President Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer. Three months after tapping him for… — link - Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman — Warren Buffett will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, less than a year after handing over the CEO reins, the company said Friday.The big picture:… — link These stories point to uncertainty around political leadership, alliances and institutional direction, from US races and immigration policy to relations with Canada and the UK. Even Berkshire Hathaway is managing a major succession after Buffett’s decision to step down as chairman. What changes in leadership or political alignment are you watching most closely?