Base Politics: President Trump was up on Twitter this morning to convince the nation that he’s just as popular as ever. “The Trump base is far bigger & stronger than ever before (despite some phony Fake News polling). Look at …

Working Vacation: President Trump assured the nation via Twitter yesterday that he’s working hard while staying at his golf resort in Bedminster, NJ for 17 days. “Working in Bedminster, N.J., as long planned construction is being done at the White …

Aftermath: The first planeloads of international aid arrived in Vanuatu today. About 90 percent of the housing in Port Vila, the capital, has been damaged or destroyed, according to the aide agency Oxfam. The organization says its resident director told …

Ukraine: President Viktor Yanukovych is reported to have had fled the capital a day after making a deal to end the country’s political violence. Where he went is unknown. Yanukovych left as the entryways to the capital were falling under …

Trainwreck: The Metro-North commuter train that derailed Sunday entered a dangerous curve at 82 mph rather than 30, NTSB investigators said. The information came from the train’s black box. Investigators also said the train’s throttle was fully engaged until six …

Monsanto World: Japan and South Korea suspended imports of some American wheat after the discovery in an Oregon field of a genetically engineered strain that was never approved for sale. The wheat is a variety designed to be resistant to …

Syria: Russia has sent advanced anti-ship missiles to Syria that could be used to hold off a naval blockade of the embattled government. This underlines Russian commitment to the Syrian regime and illustrates why it is difficult for the US …