The head of Freedom House called the shooting 'a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process.'
A shooting attempt on Donald Trump's life adds to concerns over what international organizations call a decline in U.S. democratic institutions – and worries about the spread of political violence in democracies globally.
U.S. President Joe Biden used an Oval Office address on Sunday to urge Americans to “lower the temperature in our politics" as the heated presidential election gears up for the November election.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
More than 30 years later, Ukraine is fighting for its survival as it laments the Budapest Memorandum's broken promises.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
