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Gaming Out the Price of a Trump Trade Deal With China

President Trump again delayed higher tariffs on Chinese goods. But his recent moves on computer chips have stoked fears he’s willing to give too much to reach an accord. [...]

Trump Names EJ Antoni New BLS Commissioner

President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief earlier this month after a downbeat jobs report. The move has raised concerns about the credibility of economic data going forward. [...]

Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Crackdown on D.C., and Silicon Valley Embraces the Pentagon

Plus, a quiet crisis for America’s jurors. [...]

For Trump, Cities Like Washington Are Real Estate in Need of Fixing Up

“It’s a natural instinct as a real estate person,” he said in announcing his federal takeover of the capital’s police, despite falling crime. [...]

For D.C., Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar. Now They Are a Reality.

Federal law gives presidents the power to take over Washington’s police force after declaring an emergency, but Donald Trump is the first president to do so. [...]

The D.C. Takeover

We look at crime in the nation’s capital and President Trump’s legal authority to intervene. [...]

Trump Sends the National Guard Into Washington, D.C.

The president’s announcement was an extraordinary exertion of federal power over an American city. [...]

How College Financial Troubles Could Reshape Student Life

Austerity is coming to colleges boxed in by President Trump’s cuts and their own troubles. As they lay off workers, cut majors and take other steps, the changes may eventually be felt in classrooms. [...]

Harvard Nears a Deal With the Trump Administration to Restore Funding

A potential $500 million settlement would end a monthslong battle that pitted the nation’s wealthiest school against the Trump administration’s extraordinary crackdown on higher education. [...]

Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks

Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions. [...]

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's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say

The EU says "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future". [...]

Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine'

The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza. [...]

North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia

More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools. [...]

Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C

The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans. [...]

British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds

Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation. [...]

Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

The US pop star says the pontiff is "the only one of us who cannot be denied entry". [...]

Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China. [...]

Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal

Emergency crews are battling wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe. [...]

Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges

Most tourists visiting Nepal head to Everest, which has seen overcrowding and increased pollution. [...]

Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces. [...]

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