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July 8, 2019

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July 6, 2019

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June 29, 2019

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June 22, 2019

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Open Letter to the New University of Colorado President

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June 19, 2019

2016 Elections

New Developments in the HB-142 Court Case (Carcano et al vs Cooper)

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June 13, 2019

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Some experts see a dangerous combination of factors reminiscent of practices that led to previous financial crises. [...]

The Fed and Big Tech Re-Raise Investors’ Spirits

Markets appear to be hoping again that the central bank will cut rates next month, and that the artificial intelligence boom has room to run. [...]

Trump’s Retribution Campaign Hits a Major Roadblock, and Health Care Costs Set to Surge

Plus, what a social media break can do for your brain. [...]

Trump Administration Is Taking Billions in Stakes in Firms Like Intel

The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in companies. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing. [...]

Russia Bombards Kyiv Even as Ukraine Claims Progress in Peace Talks

The attack killed at least seven people, the authorities said, as an official suggested that President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to go to Washington to complete a deal. [...]

How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground

While President Trump attacked the Ukrainians, Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Geneva to seize control of negotiations that were going off the rails. [...]

As Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War, Europe Toils to Have a Say

Initially cut out of development of the 28-point peace plan, European leaders are now trying to recast its pro-Russia slant. So far, it seems to be working. [...]

U.S. Army Secretary Meets With Russian Envoys on Ukraine Peace Plan

The secretary, Daniel Driscoll, held talks in Geneva over the weekend with a Ukrainian delegation. “We remain optimistic,” his spokesman said. [...]

Mamdani Response to Protest Inflames Tensions With Jewish Leaders

The mayor-elect chastised a synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews. [...]

Challengers Take on N.Y. House Democrats, Targeting Their Ties to Israel

Several Democratic incumbents are facing primary battles after Zohran Mamdani’s win suggested that being pro-Israel was no longer a universal selling point. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week

It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi. [...]

Thai woman's cremation stopped as knocking on coffin heard, temple staff say

The general manager of a Buddhist temple was startled to see her "opening her eyes" as the coffin opened, AP news agency says. [...]

Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

The police deny little is being done to find the 250 pupils and accuses the school of not co-operating. [...]

German 'hammer gang' trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence

The trial in Dresden comes shortly after the US designated the Antifa Ost group as a terrorist organisation. [...]

Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key

The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake." [...]

Details of inquiry into teen's body found in singer D4vd's car to be kept from public

The medical examiner's office says no details about the 15-year-old's death can be released or posted on its website. [...]

South Korea's 'TV dad' Lee Soon-jae dies at 91

Lee became a beloved household name for his famous roles in films and on TV for nearly 70 years. [...]

Venezuela demands international airlines resume flights - or else

Airlines are told to resume flights to Venezuela within 48 hours or risk losing their clearance to fly there. [...]

Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland

The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage. [...]

Macron to present new French national service plan

The French president insisted the plan was "not at all" to send young people to Ukraine. [...]

Featured Posts

Weekend Music Thread – Dream On

Is Trump Currently Suffering From Dementia?

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Weekend Music Thread – We Just Disagree

Weekend Music Thread – Color Me True

Open Letter to the New University of Colorado President

Aiding And Abetting Treason

Making The Truth Invisible.

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