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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday July 19, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, July 18, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, June 23, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, July 14, 2011

No Daily Planet Today-Apologies!

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Dear readers, I apologize but there will be be no Daily Planet today, as I spent yesterday canvassing for the special election here in the Los Angeles area, working for Dem Janice Hahn.

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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UPDATED with Presidential press conference. News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, July 11, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, July 8, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, July 7, 2011

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Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side

The president had been on something of a winning streak. But when faced with facts and foes that wouldn’t bend to his will, he responded with impatience and disproportionate intensity. [...]

Trump Fires BLS Commissioner, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Rigged’

Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data. [...]

Donor List Suggests Scale of Trump’s Pay-for-Access Operation

A new disclosure shows how corporations and individuals, including many in the crypto business, wrote big checks while seeking favor from the president. [...]

States Have More Data About You Than the Feds Do. Trump Wants to See It.

Critics fear that personal data might be used to monitor immigrants and political foes, and to spread false tales of fraud. [...]

After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of Tariffs

There are growing signs that President Trump’s levies are filtering through to consumer prices, as companies exhaust options for keeping them stable. [...]

Trade Fueled Inequality. Can Trump’s Tariffs Reduce It?

The president has pitched his trade policies at workers who feel left behind by globalization. But that doesn’t mean trade barriers will revive factories and close income gaps. [...]

Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away

Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased. [...]

U.S. Victims of Hamas and Hezbollah Attacks Sue UNRWA

Relatives of people killed in terrorist attacks accuse the agency that aids Palestinians of providing support to the armed groups. [...]

Texas Pushes Redistricting Into an Era of ‘Maximum Warfare’

Republicans are pursuing every possible advantage, essentially trying to win elections long before people vote. In response, even some once-squeamish Democrats are talking about fighting ‘fire with fire.’ [...]

How the New Texas Map Changes the Outlook for Control of the House

Democrats’ chances would be hurt if the map were approved, but they would still be favored. [...]

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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Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments

US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions". [...]

Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move

The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president. [...]

Twelve years house arrest for Colombian ex-leader Álvaro Uribe

The 73-year-old is the first ex-president in Colombia's history to be convicted of a crime. [...]

Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X

Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved. [...]

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. [...]

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why. [...]

Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition. [...]

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline. [...]

Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march

Speaking on Friday, Karacsony told supporters: "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest". [...]

And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last

The season's finale will mark the end of the "Sex and the City universe", its showrunner announced. [...]

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