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2018 Elections

EXCLUSIVE: Video and Photos from The March For Our Lives in...

AdLib - March 24, 2018 17

2016 Elections

The Revolution Will Be Feminized

AdLib - January 23, 2017 13

Congress

Bi-Partisan Solution to Repeal of Obamacare Emerges

funksands - January 9, 2017 54

History

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 16: Final Hours

Khirad - March 25, 2011 14

Observations

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 14: For Art’s Sake

Khirad - January 4, 2011 22

History

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 13: A DC Miscellany

Khirad - December 30, 2010 15

History

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 12: The National Cathedral

Khirad - December 22, 2010 6

TOP NEWS

White South Africans Granted Refugee Status by Trump Leave for U.S.

Dozens of Afrikaners who claim discrimination in their home country left Johannesburg on Sunday. Their departure for the U.S. came as the Trump administration was halting virtually all refugee admissions. [...]

Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns

After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said he would meet with airline leaders on Wednesday to plan to scale back Newark flights. [...]

How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church. [...]

‘Viva Papa Leo!’ At U.S. Masses, Dawn of Homegrown Pope Brings an Air of Electricity.

In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope Leo. [...]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed. [...]

Pope’s Family History Offers a Glimpse Into the American Creole Journey

The revelation that Leo XIV has roots among New Orleans Creoles has stirred curiosity and joy about the first pope from the United States. [...]

U.S. Says ‘Substantial Progress’ Made in Trade Talks With China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the details would be announced on Monday after two days of negotiations in Geneva. [...]

Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage

The announcement, which did not say when the hostage, Edan Alexander, would be set free, came as President Trump planned to visit the region. [...]

Families of Sept. 11 Victims Urge Lutnick to Help Extradite Saudi National

The letter comes as the commerce secretary plans to accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia as part of an upcoming trip to the Middle East. [...]

As Cease-Fire Seems to Hold, India and Pakistan Both Claim Victory

The Trump administration’s public descriptions of its role in the mediation seemed to touch some sensitive spots politically in India. [...]

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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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

Edan Alexander will be released ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East on Tuesday. [...]

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!" [...]

What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner. [...]

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza. [...]

India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations

Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks. [...]

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One

Qatar says a deal for "temporary use" of the plane is under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift. [...]

Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post

The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is "elated beyond words". [...]

US and China say substantial progress made in key trade talks

The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive" while China's vice premier describes them as "candid". [...]

Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism. [...]

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said. [...]

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EXCLUSIVE: Video and Photos from The March For Our Lives in...

The Revolution Will Be Feminized

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Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 16: Final Hours

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 14: For Art’s Sake

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 13: A DC Miscellany

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 12: The National Cathedral

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