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The Daily Planet, Vol. 105

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Middle East Update

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Join me to check in on daily developments in the Arab Uprisings and add your own content. You can also find me under the Twitter feed to the right for future navigation.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 104

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, June 27, 2011

Just a Word About Marriage

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We are the United States of Shallow Americans. We obsess over the nuance in a phrase or a word and are distracted by the...

The Professional Left and The Big Sam President

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So I understand Keith Olbermann, the multimillionaire media egotist and ex-sportscaster who deems himself eminently qualified to comment on political affairs, whose resurrected...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 103

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, June 24, 2011

Fine Young Cannibals

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When the Democrats have to be told home truths by Pat Buchanan, you know something is not only rotten, it's shameful. Earlier this week, in...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 102

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, June 23, 2011. Sorry for the late post--computer pixies!!

WATCH LIVE: Pres. Obama’s Speech on Afghanistan

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President Obama speaks tonight at 5:00 pm PDT on Afghanistan policy and troop withdrawals, you can watch it live right here.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 101

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making

The Trump administration is hailing a potential deal that may return the U.S.-China relationship to where it was before the president began a trade war against Beijing. [...]

Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure

A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington. [...]

Step by Step, How China Seized Control of Critical Minerals

China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader. [...]

Trump Gives Mexico More Time to Change Trade Policies and Avoid Tariffs

Taxes on goods from Mexico had been set to go into effect at the end of the week. [...]

What to Expect From Hurricane Melissa as It Makes Landfall

The storm is forecast to hit Jamaica as soon as Monday night before moving on to Cuba. [...]

Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?

The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity. [...]

Trump Says a Recent M.R.I. Scan Was ‘Perfect,’ and He’d ‘Love’ a Third Term

President Trump made the comments on the second day of his trip to Asia. The Constitution limits presidents to two terms, but Mr. Trump has suggested he might try to circumvent it. [...]

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Fire the Top Copyright Official

An appeals court sided with the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, saying her role is to work with Congress. [...]

A West Texas Children’s Clinic Where Vaccine Suspicion Is Encouraged

Parents who come to Pia Habersang’s practice in Amarillo shun vaccinations, with the encouragement of the clinic’s registered nurse; the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; and President Trump. [...]

Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too

Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies. [...]

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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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for world's strongest storm of 2025

Meteorologists warn of "catastrophic and life-threatening winds, flooding, and storm surge" on the Caribbean island. [...]

Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to Gaza hostage

If confirmed by forensic testing, Hamas will have returned 16 of the 28 hostages it was holding before the start of the ceasefire. [...]

International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed. [...]

Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole

Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again. [...]

Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron

The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron's gender and sexuality. [...]

UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforce a de facto split in the nation. [...]

Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election. [...]

Film and fashion stars celebrate cinematic style at Vogue World

Los Angeles played host to a spectacle of style and storytelling over the weekend. [...]

Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud. [...]

Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says

Evyatar David's health is "improving every day", his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are discharged from hospital. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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