Politics

Speed Read At the inaugural meeting, the president announced nine countries have agreed to pledge a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 February 26

In Depth The president has nearly doubled his fortune since taking office, using the vast regulatory powers of the American government to enrich himself and his family

By David Faris Last updated 19 February 26

Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 February 26

The Explainer Before her appointment as cabinet secretary, commentators said hostile briefings and vetting concerns were evidence of ‘sexist, misogynistic culture’ in No. 10

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 February 26

The Explainer Labour is braced for heavy losses and U-turn on postponing some council elections hasn’t helped the party’s prospects

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 19 February 26

In Depth The president has a long history of controversial remarks about the opposite sex

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated 18 February 26

Speed Read Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held negotiations aimed at securing a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 February 26

Today’s Big Question Government announces plans to modernise ‘broken’ system and recruit more carers, but fostering remains unevenly paid and highly stressful

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 February 26

Today's Big Question Judgement leaves supporters, police and prosecutors in a ‘legal twilight zone’

By The Week UK Published 16 February 26

The Explainer Decline in standards ‘risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture’ as Britain falls to lowest ever score on global index

By The Week UK Published 12 February 26

Speed Read Trump has accused the West African government of failing to protect Christians from terrorist attacks

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 11 February 26

The Explainer Around 26,000 additional arrivals expected in the UK as government widens eligibility in response to crackdown on rights in former colony

By The Week UK Published 11 February 26