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Using Cartoonish Accents, J.F.K.’s Grandson Insults and Mocks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Judge Postpones Start of Trump Documents Trial Without New Date

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Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack

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For American Jews, Biden’s Speech on Antisemitism Offers Recognition and Healing

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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

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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Margins of Error

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel

A bomb shipment was halted last week over concerns Israel was going ahead with a Rafah offensive. [...]

Going to the extreme: Inside Germany’s far right

A BBC investigation uncovers links between opposition AfD party figures and extremist networks. [...]

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers. [...]

Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

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Parents pay tribute to surfers killed in Mexico

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Ireland's goth gremlin through to Eurovision final

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US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

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FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

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