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Gaetz Moves to Oust McCarthy, Threatening His Grip on the Speakership

The move forces a vote within days on whether to keep the speaker in his post, a challenge that only two other House speakers have faced in the history of the chamber. [...]

Democrats Weigh Whether to Rescue McCarthy From G.O.P. Ouster Bid

Party officials said that without promises to address their policy priorities, the speaker should not count on Democratic votes to save him. [...]

Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say

Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say. [...]

When Mr. Secretary Loves to Rock

A viral video of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken introduced Americans to the guitar geek hidden within. [...]

Rep. Cuellar’s Vehicle Was Stolen After He Was Held at Gunpoint

The police recovered Rep. Henry Cuellar’s vehicle after it was stolen from the Navy Yard in Washington. The Texas Democrat was unharmed. [...]

House Democrat Leaves Leadership Position After Teasing Run Against Biden

Representative Dean Phillips would be a long-shot candidate, given that party leadership and major donors have coalesced around President Biden. [...]

On First Day of New Term, Justices Hear Debate Over Reducing Mass Incarceration

The justices heard arguments about how to interpret part of the law aimed at reducing prison sentences for people convicted of certain nonviolent drug crimes. [...]

Clarence Thomas Recuses as Supreme Court Rejects Trump Lawyer’s Appeal

John Eastman, a conservative lawyer who had advised President Donald J. Trump, had sought to wipe out a decision that he said had harmed his reputation and that of his client. [...]

As Biden Urges Aid, Both Russia and Ukraine Expect U.S. Role to Continue

Officials in Moscow and Kyiv played down the significance of a U.S. government spending bill that lacked new funding for Ukraine. [...]

Power of Older Women? Extinct G.O.P. Moderates? It’s Time for the Mailbag.

We’re answering reader questions on polling and elections, including the underexplored area of longevity. [...]

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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Republican Matt Gaetz files historic bid to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

"Bring it on," says the House Speaker as a right-wing rebel launches a rare bid to remove him. [...]

Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit

The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia. [...]

Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population. [...]

Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit property giant jump in market return

The embattled Chinese property giant's shares were suspended from trading on Thursday. [...]

Oil cartel leader warns of prolonged high prices

The secretary general says further investment in oil is needed to meet rising global energy demand. [...]

Pope suggests Catholic Church could bless same-sex couples

The pontiff says any request for such a blessing should be treated with 'pastoral charity'. [...]

Voice to Parliament: Early voting begins in historic Australian referendum

Polls had long shown support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament but now suggest the No vote is ahead. [...]

Defiant Trump turns up at $250m New York fraud trial to blast 'scam'

The ex-president lambasts a case that could see him lose control of Trump Tower and other properties. [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex

An organised network recruited men for sex with Abercrombie & Fitch’s then-CEO - BBC investigation. [...]

Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease. [...]

Vox Populi 09-29-2023

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All You Trump Dimwits, Leave Libraries Alone!

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Writers such as James Baldwin, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Zora Neale Hurston, Ray Bradbury, George Orwell, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ibram X. Kendi, and Nikole Hannah-Jones are just a few of the names found on book ban lists. Why? Because they are good writers and ‘touch life often.’