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U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America as Drug Operation Expands

The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people. [...]

Republicans Who Have Rarely Opposed Trump Raise Questions About His Drug War

The president said he wouldn’t seek congressional approval for his expanding military offensive against cartels, but some in his party believe Congress should weigh in. [...]

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombia’s Leader, One of Trump’s Harshest Critics

The United States Treasury Department accused President Gustavo Petro of allowing drug trafficking to flourish. [...]

Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey

The Trump administration said that monitors will watch polling in two states, led by Democrats, where key races or issues are on the ballot. [...]

Bannon Claims ‘There Is a Plan’ for Trump to Run for a Third Term

The claim comes after months of President Trump toying with the idea, insisting that he is “not joking” about defying a constitutionally-mandated term limit. [...]

Trump Administration Plans a Shake-Up at ICE to Speed Deportations

The preliminary plan stems from frustration over the pace of the deportations, which are lagging behind President Trump’s demands. [...]

Immigration Crackdown Spreads Through Chicago, Including Wealthy Neighborhoods

Federal agents detained a man on the city’s North Side on Friday, and residents emerged from their homes, yelling and blowing whistles. [...]

Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China

President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing. [...]

Asia, Caught in the Middle, Faces Trump and Xi’s Tug of War

President Trump’s visit shows how the United States and China are vying for influence in Asia over trade, technology and the fate of Taiwan. [...]

Trump’s Asia Tour: Deals, Diplomacy and a Meeting With Xi

From Kuala Lumpur to Gyeongju, President Trump is casting himself as a deal-maker and peace negotiator, while a wary region looks for tariff relief and steadier ties. [...]

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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Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship

The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers. [...]

Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93

The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away "peacefully" on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household. [...]

Suspected drug kingpin captured after audacious escape from house arrest

Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled. [...]

Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market

A "coalition of the willing" meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. [...]

US imposes sanctions on left-wing Colombian President Petro

Washington has accused Gustavo Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish during his time in office. [...]

Ontario to stop running anti-tariff advert that angered Trump

The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume" with the US, Doug Ford says. [...]

Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl

Dahbia Benkired is the first woman in France to receive a full life term following the shocking crime. [...]

Satellite images show extent of demolition at the White House

New satellite images show the White House East Wing has been completely demolished in order to make way for President Trump's ballroom. [...]

Gaza doctors struggle to investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel

Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs. [...]

Spectacular downfall of Georgia's ex-PM accused of having $6.5m in his flat

Irakli Garibashvili, who was a loyal lieutenant of Georgia's de facto leader, is accused of corruption. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.