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A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2012

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Live Event: Election Night – Nov 6, 2012

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2012 Elections

Election Day 2012 – Open Thread Today – Live Chat Tonight!

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2012 Elections

EXCLUSIVE: New Video Clip From Romney Fundraiser!

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Live Events Archives

Live Chat – President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

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Music Thread

Weekend Music Thread – Happy New Year 2012!

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Activism

2012: The End of America As We Know It

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Congress

Presidential Primary Challenges Miss the Point

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Elections

The First Obama – Palin Debate

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TOP NEWS

Trump Administration Live Updates: Supreme Court Extends Freeze on Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States

For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them. [...]

Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda

Conservatives are demanding deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier. [...]

Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Below Triple-A

The downgrade means that each of the three major credit rating firms no longer gives the United States its best rating. [...]

Retirees Are Filing for Social Security Earlier. Why?

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver. [...]

What Does ‘86’ Mean? Term Referenced in Comey’s Social Media Post Has Changed Over Time

Trump administration officials say that the term refers to assassination, but lexicologists say it emerged from diner slang. [...]

Democrats Move to Block Over $3 Billion in Weapons Sales to Qatar and U.A.E.

The lawmakers introduced resolutions as anger erupted over a series of deals involving the president, businesses linked to his family and several countries. [...]

Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia

Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values. Others were not impressed. [...]

Trump Says ‘People Are Starving’ in Gaza and the U.S. Wants to Help

Humanitarian support has collapsed in the enclave, which has been under total Israeli blockade for more than two months. Aid groups warn that the territory is on the brink of famine. [...]

Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank

The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship. [...]

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 and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war. [...]

Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts. [...]

Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say

It marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March. [...]

Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC

The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid. [...]

Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019. [...]

Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded. [...]

Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit. [...]

Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure". [...]

Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine. [...]

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday. [...]

Tag: 2012

A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2012

Live Event: Election Night – Nov 6, 2012

Election Day 2012 – Open Thread Today – Live Chat Tonight!

EXCLUSIVE: New Video Clip From Romney Fundraiser!

Live Chat – President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

Weekend Music Thread – Happy New Year 2012!

2012: The End of America As We Know It

Presidential Primary Challenges Miss the Point

The First Obama – Palin Debate

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