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What Sort Of Government Is This?

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Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war. [...]

From Court to Congress to the Mideast, Trump Tallies His Wins

There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments. [...]

How Republicans Re-engineered the Tax Code

The product of years of Republican effort, the American tax code now blends traditional supply-side economics with President Trump’s populist 2024 campaign promises. [...]

White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says

After striking only a few trade deals since declaring a 90-day pause in April, President Trump said he would announce new duties starting Friday. [...]

A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered. [...]

Why Beef Prices Have Hit a Record

Smaller cattle herds and a decade of headwinds for the industry are expected to push up the cost of burgers and steaks for several years. [...]

Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans. [...]

Some Ways Fireworks Impact Animals and People

Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them. [...]

Joey Chestnut Returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records. [...]

A Space-Out Competition in Seoul Was Harder Than I Expected

I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected. [...]

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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At least 13 killed, 20 children missing in Texas floods

Camp Mystic, where 700 children were attending a summer camp, has been hit by a "catastrophic level" of flooding. [...]

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire. [...]

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

Watch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police have made clear is not a new tactic. [...]

Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed

The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law. [...]

Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law

A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July. [...]

Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey

Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden. [...]

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid

Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says. [...]

Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism. [...]

American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media. [...]

'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria

Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state. [...]

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Boebert Gropes The Bottom of the Barrel

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The Far Bloodier Coup That Was Intended

In the Era of Trump, There’s One Main Question. Why?

Trump is Mitch McConnell’s Grendel

What Sort Of Government Is This?

Lewandowski Admits To Lying, Stonewalls And Delays

Is This Our Last Chance To Impeach Trump?

We The People? One Minority That’s Never Been Represented in Congress

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