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Yesterday's news today—Sorry for the delay! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Saturday, February 4, 2012

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CHOCK FULL OF GOOD STUFF TODAY! News and opinion from around US-opolis Thursday, February 2, 2012

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, January 30, 2012

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, January 26, 2012

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Lots of VIDEOS that will make you happy. News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, January 24 2012

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SCHADENFREUDE Edition! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, January 23, 2012

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Democrats Scale Back Shutdown Demands, but G.O.P. Digs In

After weeks of stalemate, Senate Democrats said they were willing to reopen the government in exchange for a one-year extension of health care subsidies. Republicans ruled it out. [...]

Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland and Says Trump Overstepped His Authority

With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies. [...]

Immigration Agents Arrest Man in L.A. Raid and Drive Off With His Toddler

The child was later reunited with her grandmother, but the episode alarmed immigrant rights groups. The father, a U.S. citizen, faces a gun possession charge. [...]

How Courts Have Ruled in Challenges to Trump’s National Guard Deployments

Federal courts across the country have heard legal challenges to the mobilization of troops in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Los Angeles and other cities. Here’s how judges have ruled, so far. [...]

New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city. [...]

A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision

Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk once jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion. [...]

Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder?

The justices are generally reluctant to take account of a president’s public statements. But extensive quotes from Mr. Trump in a key filing may change the legal calculus. [...]

A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away. [...]

Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress? London Breed Is Among Those Eyeing the Seat.

Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district. Ms. Breed and others may join the race soon. [...]

The Kennedy Center Crackup

A Trumpian drama has been playing out inside the performing arts center all year. It has been damaging for business. [...]

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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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence. [...]

Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets. [...]

Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity

In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. [...]

British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru. [...]

Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage

If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal. [...]

Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category. [...]

'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated. [...]

More than 50 people injured in blast at mosque in Jakarta school complex

Authorities say a 17-year-old suspected of causing the explosion during Friday prayers is in surgery. [...]

Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption

After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help. [...]

Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens

One of the year's deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam. [...]

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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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