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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. [...]

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

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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. [...]

Drug Arrests and Gun Seizures Fell as Homeland Security Pursued Immigration

Internal documents reveal the impact on crime fighting as the Trump administration diverts special agents to its mass deportation agenda. [...]

Deported and Desperate to Be Reunited With Their Children

Across the United States, children have been left in the care of relatives and neighbors after deportations. In Venezuela, parents are clamoring for the return of their sons and daughters. [...]

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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