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Kennedy Clan Endorses Biden, in a Show of Force Against R.F.K. Jr.

Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their own as he worries Democrats with an independent bid. [...]

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing. [...]

Biden Seeking to Appeal to Key Constituencies With Targeted Policies

The president’s campaign has featured initiatives aimed at young people, union workers and environmentalists, but it is not clear that they will be sufficient to rekindle support in those groups. [...]

The Question of Fairness in the Trump Trial

In a historic case against a polarizing former president, jury selection in Donald J. Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial has so far focused on whether anyone can judge him fairly. [...]

U.S. Restarts Deportation Flights to Haiti

The Biden administration had paused deportations of Haitian migrants in recent months as their home country was wracked by violence. [...]

Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds

As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures. [...]

Biden, Eyeing the Threat From RFK Jr., Turns to the Kennedy Family for Help

The rollout of endorsements from the Kennedys signaled the urgency the Biden campaign feels toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid, and its desire to discredit him. [...]

No, John Mellencamp Did Not Promote Biden Onstage

Hecklers disrupted a concert in Ohio — and online critics pounced to say, falsely, that it started because the liberal singer had expressed support for the president. [...]

RFK Jr. Received $2 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan

The infusion of cash into his presidential campaign came a day after he announced Ms. Shanahan, a wealthy Silicon Valley lawyer, as his No. 2. [...]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Be on the Ballot in Michigan

The Natural Law Party, which has ballot access in Michigan, nominated Mr. Kennedy. President Biden’s campaign is worried that he could tip the election to former President Donald J. Trump. [...]

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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Second juror excused from Trump trial days after being sworn in

One of the jurors in the ex-president's criminal trial was dismissed after raising privacy concerns. [...]

Kenya's military chief dies in helicopter crash

A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people. [...]

Dubai airport delays persist after UAE storm

Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded. [...]

US and UK extend sanctions against Iran

Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel. [...]

EU proposes movement deal with UK for young people

The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years. [...]

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. [...]

Fans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'

Some Swifties dive straight in to listen while others insist true fans will wait for official release. [...]

Germany holds two in suspected Russian attacks plot

The alleged spies are accused of planning sabotage attacks to undermine military aid for Ukraine. [...]

Flurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fears

A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border. [...]

Far-right German politician tried for Nazi slogan

A leader of the AfD party is on trial for saying the words "Everything for Germany!" at a 2021 rally. [...]

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