Economic policy

Although Democrats made electoral gains in Tuesday's midterm elections, officials in Germany and other European Union countries said they do not believe the results will prompt a change in US President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy. "It would be a mistake to expect a course correction from Donald Trump now," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas wrote on Twitter. He emphasized that the United States remains Germany's closest partner outside of Europe, but in order to maintain that partnership he said, "We will have to recalibrate and adjust our relationship with the USA." The Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday's polls, but Trump's Republicans strengthened their grip on power in the Senate. The transatlantic coordinator for the German government, Peter Beyer, was also skeptical that Tuesday's election results will ease Europe's worries, particularly since NATO matters and international trade are under the jurisdiction of the … [Read more...] about Germany, Europe see little hope for Trump policy change after US midterm election

It has long been known that Attorney General Jeff Sessions, much maligned and routinely ridiculed by Donald Trump, would be ousted soon after the midterm elections. But the president's decision to fire Sessions less than one full day after the end of the midterms in which Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives nevertheless comes, if not as a shock, then as a small surprise even for seasoned Trump watchers. Read more: What do the midterm results mean for Donald Trump? It probably shouldn't, though. First, by axing Sessions with everyone else still trying to get their groggy heads around what happened in the midterms, Trump opens up a new political battlefield and deflects attention away from the elections and the Republicans' diminished Congressional power. Second, by firing Sessions quickly and boldly Trump once again made the world orbit around him — typical for a man who despises not being the center of attention. Third, by getting rid of Sessions Trump gets … [Read more...] about Opinion: By ousting Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump dares Congress to counter him

US Politician Bernie Sanders has announced that he is to run for president in the upcoming 2020 presidential race. But what are his election odds and what is his platform? Here's the latest. What are Bernie Sanders' 2020 election odds? Bernie Sanders, whose insurgent 2016 presidential campaign reshaped Democratic politics, announced Tuesday that he is running for president in 2020. According to Oddschecker, Sanders has a 14/1 chance of winning the 2020 presidential race. But a new poll shows that Joe Biden lost support but extended his lead after the Democratic debates, ahead of Bernie Sanders, who plummeted since a pre-debate survey in June. I'm running for president. I am asking you to join me today as part of an unprecedented and historic grassroots campaign that will begin with at least 1 million people from across the country. Say you're in: https://t.co/KOTx0WZqRf pic.twitter.com/T1TLH0rm26— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 19, 2019 What's his platform? This is his … [Read more...] about Who is Bernie Sanders? Democrat running against Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential election