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Eager to Challenge Trump, Republicans Aren’t So Eager to Be the First

Nikki Haley is expected to join the 2024 race this month, but other G.O.P. contenders are taking a wait-and-see approach. Some anti-Trump Republicans worry that too much dithering could be costly. [...]

F.B.I. Search of Biden Beach House Finds No Classified Documents

The search, like at least two others conducted at locations associated with President Biden, was undertaken with the cooperation of the president and his legal team. [...]

Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Durham’s Review of Russia Investigation

The Democrats asked the Justice Department’s inspector general to scrutinize whether John H. Durham and William P. Barr “violated any laws, D.O.J. rules or practices, or canons of legal ethics.” [...]

U.S. Prosecutors Detail Plot to Kill Haitian President

Four suspects charged in connection with the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse made their first appearance in U.S. federal court in Miami. [...]

Bear Hugs and Dad Jokes: Ron Klain’s Tearful Goodbye

The outgoing chief of staff thanked President Biden and his staff, and held up what he said was his favorite souvenir: a rock. [...]

Assessing Political Spin in the Debt Ceiling Fight

Republicans have wrongly suggested that President Biden and his party are solely responsible for the situation, while Democrats have overstated former President Donald J. Trump’s role. [...]

What ‘No’ on F-16 Fighter Jets Might Mean for Ukraine

If the usual script plays out, the Biden administration’s reluctance to provide the planes could be temporary, officials say. [...]

Meet the Women Trying to Avoid a Spending Train Wreck in Congress

For the first time, the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are all women, as is the top White House budget official. Can they avert a fiscal disaster? They’re determined to try. [...]

She Went Viral Mocking Trump. Now Sarah Cooper Is Taking on a New Role.

She is making her professional stage debut in the Off Broadway drama, and fulfilling a childhood dream. “It’s transformative,” she said. [...]

Bias Played Part in F.B.I.’s Jan. 6 Failure, Documents Suggest

The F.B.I. appeared to be blinded by a lack of imagination, a narrow focus on “lone wolf” offenders and a misguided belief that the threat from the far left was as great as that from the far right, new congressional documents show. [...]

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. [...]

Politics of the Day

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Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks. [...]

Biden FBI search: No classified documents found at president's beach house, lawyer says

The FBI removed "materials and handwritten notes" reportedly from Mr Biden's time as vice president. [...]

A father 'gone too soon': Tyre Nichols funeral held in Memphis

Thousands are in Memphis to mourn the 29-year-old father who was fatally beaten by police. [...]

How a tiny radioactive capsule was found in Australia's vast outback

Australian experts joined forces and methodically tracked down the hazardous pea-sized device. [...]

Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop

Authorities launch a fresh wave of raids, including on leading tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky. [...]

Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters clash

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic was accused of failing to tackle child sex abuse in the Church. [...]

Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others. [...]

Ukraine EU membership: No short cuts on joining, officials warn ahead of summit

Top EU officials are heading to the Ukrainian capital as Kyiv aims to join the union in two years. [...]

California police face scrutiny after killing double amputee

Police say the wheelchair user threatened them with a butcher's knife. The family say it was murder. [...]

Andrew Tate: Influencer's appeal against detention rejected by Romanian judges

The controversial influencer has been held by authorities alongside his brother since December. [...]

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