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EPM Briefing: Emanuel rejects impeachment, Cruz vs Vance, G7 releases oil

EPM Briefing: Emanuel rejects impeachment, Cruz vs Vance, G7 releases oil

Today's five verified stories: Emanuel tells Democrats to drop impeachment talk and prioritize ethics reform, Cruz hits back at Vance 30 days from the…

The U.S. midterms, 30 days out, set the tone for the week, with energy prices under pressure and European ballots on the move. 1. United States: Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor and former White House chief of staff, urged Democrats not to pursue an impeachment of President Donald Trump if they win the House of Representatives in November, and to prioritize instead a comprehensive ethics reform. Projections give Democrats 215 seats against 201 for Republicans: just three more victories in the 19 toss-up races would secure the majority. 2. United States: Ted Cruz hit back at JD Vance after the vice president suggested the Texas senator is already campaigning for the 2028 Republican nomination. Cruz said people resort to political bomb-throwing when they feel insecure and insisted his focus is the midterms. Both are possible 2028 contenders campaigning for the party less than 30 days before November. 3. Japan: Japan's child and family agency replaced 'oyako shinjū' with 'child abuse deaths accompanied by a guardian's suicide,' making clear the child did not consent. The move confronts the romantic charge the word shinjū inherited from theater with the reality of abuse. 4. Latvia: Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist, pro-Ukraine United List won Latvia's parliamentary election with 36.6% of counted votes (88%), far ahead of populist Latvia First (13.4%). The vote took place amid unease over warnings of possible Russian aggression. 5. G7 (France): G7 leaders agreed to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels through the IEA over 4 months, with a frontloaded diesel tranche within the first 20 days, to tame energy price volatility. They will also coordinate refinery maintenance, keep energy trade among members free of export restrictions, request an IEA follow-up report before 20 days, condemn Iran's attacks and demand free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and maintain sanctions on Russia. 📌 Editor's note: five stories setting the pulse of the week, from ballots to energy.
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