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Time Out for O/T – Vol. 16

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Weekend Music Thread – American Independence

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Light the fuse on your 4th of July celebration with music about America, freedom and independence!

Vox Populi – 7-1-2011

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The Daily Planet, Vol. 108

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, July 1, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, June 30, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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

The Daily Planet, Vol. 104

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

Weekend Music Thread – Love and Marriage

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Celebrate New York's historic passage of gay marriage with songs about love and marriage!

Vox Populi – 6-24-2011

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Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote

The embattled Republican speaker said he expected Saturday votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, as well as fresh sanctions on Iran. [...]

Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas Without a Trial

Democrats quickly swept aside the articles of impeachment accusing the homeland security secretary of refusing to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, calling them unconstitutional. [...]

As Civil Rights Era Fades From Memory, Generation Gap Divides Black Voters

Many older Black voters see moral and political reasons to vote. Younger Black voters feel far less motivated to cast a ballot for Democrats or even at all. [...]

Justice Dept. Nears Settlement Over F.B.I.’s Failure to Investigate Larry Nassar

The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal. [...]

Trump Demands a Cut of Donations From Campaigns That Use His Name

The Trump campaign said that candidates using his brand should turn over at least 5 percent of donations and encouraged them to send more than the minimum. [...]

Guantánamo Bay Opens an Extra Courtroom

Planners added the national security courtroom for pretrial hearings and to prepare for the possibility of a Sept. 11 trial. [...]

Is Trump’s Trial Really About ‘Hush Money’?

Both the prosecutors and defense are trying to frame it differently. [...]

China Could Threaten Critical Infrastructure in a Conflict, N.S.A. Chief Says

Gen. Timothy Haugh, who is also the head of the U.S. military’s Cyber Command, said Beijing was “sending a pretty clear signal.” [...]

Biden Calls for Tariffs on Chinese Steel in Pittsburgh Pitch, Vying With Trump for Votes

Speaking to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh, the president urged major increases to some tariffs on steel and aluminum products from China. [...]

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft

President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball star, was selected first in the W.N.B.A. draft. [...]

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 warns of WW3 ahead of stalled US aid vote

Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance. [...]

The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy. [...]

Two suspected Russian spies arrested in Germany

The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine. [...]

Major disruption grips Dubai airport as Gulf storms persist

"It remains an incredibly challenging time," says the head of the world's second busiest airport. [...]

Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming

Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming. [...]

Top US college defends efforts to combat antisemitism

The Columbia University head faced lawmakers' questions as a free-speech debate rages about student protests. [...]

EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles. [...]

Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack. [...]

Qatar reassesses mediator role in Gaza truce talks

The Gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire. [...]

Croatia braces for horse-trading after tight election

The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow. [...]

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