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Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end? [...]

Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles? The Answer May Shape the War.

Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite. [...]

Trump, Iran and the Specter of Iraq: ‘We Bought All the Happy Talk’

President Trump is pondering swift military action in Iran. There were similar expectations that the war in Iraq would be quick and triumphant. [...]

The MAGA Fight Over Iran, and a Critical Ruling on Transgender Youth Care

Plus, a bidding frenzy over David Lynch’s espresso machine. [...]

Record Debt Limit Increase Would Break Republican Precedent

A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their fiscal hawk credibility. [...]

Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties

A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings. [...]

William G. Young, a Reagan-Appointed Judge, Is Fast-Tracking Trump to Trial

Judge William G. Young’s long career has been punctuated by high-profile cases and outspoken advocacy for the judiciary’s value and fact-finding power. [...]

U.S. v. Skrmetti: How the Transgender Rights Movement Bet on the Supreme Court and Lost

The inside story of the case that could set the movement back a generation. [...]

What to Know About United States v. Skrmetti

A Times examination shows how a landmark case about gender-affirming care for minors was built on flawed politics and uncertain science. [...]

Court Leaves States to Decide on Trans Treatments for Minors

The Supreme Court decision upholding a Tennessee ban on gender transition care for trans youths means a state-by-state patchwork of policies will remain. [...]

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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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself. [...]

Israel-Iran: How did latest conflict start and where could it lead?

The exchange of fire continues as Donald Trump reportedly considers joining Israel's campaign against Iran. [...]

Air India says one engine on crashed plane was new

The plane that crashed last week had a "clean" engine history, the airline's chairman told a TV channel. [...]

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes into massive fireball

A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded when preparing for a flight test in Texas on Wednesday. [...]

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico's Oaxaca state

The storm is expected to bring 'devastating winds' to the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. [...]

Rwanda and DR Congo agree draft peace deal to end conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week. [...]

Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row

The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan. [...]

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran. [...]

New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China deals

Wellington says the Cook Islands must take concrete steps to "repair" their relationship. [...]

South Africa's firebrand MP banned from entering UK

Opposition MP Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says. [...]

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