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2020 Elections

Joe Biden’s Electoral Path to the Presidency is Looking Very Good

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2020 Elections

How Joe Biden Can Help Stop Trump’s Descent Into Tyranny

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2020 Elections

Will Your Vote be Counted?

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2020 Democratic Primaries

A Thoughtful Note to Democratic Voters: Calm the Fuck Down

AdLib - February 24, 2020 17

2020 Democratic Primaries

Democratic Primaries and The Art of Pearl Clutching

AdLib - February 21, 2020 7

2020 Democratic Primaries

How To Secure An Election, And How Not To. Iowa Should...

Steppenwolf - February 14, 2020 0

Corruption

Has America Ever Really Been A Democracy?

Steppenwolf - January 8, 2020 29

2020 Democratic Primaries

Is Appealing To The White Working Class Identity Politics?

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2020 Democratic Primaries

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2016 Elections

Aiding And Abetting Treason

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McCarthy Faces Test as Gaetz Moves to Oust Him for Working With Democrats

A day after the Republican speaker turned to Democrats for help passing a stopgap spending bill to avert a shutdown, the far-right congressman promised to try to remove him from his post. [...]

Inside McCarthy’s Shutdown Turnabout That Left His Speakership at Risk

The Republican speaker opted to keep the government open the only way he could — by partnering with Democrats — in a surprise reversal that left him as politically vulnerable as ever. [...]

On a Warm Day in Iowa, Trump Heats Up His Push for Caucus Support

A Trump campaign event on Sunday was part of an effort by the former president to increase his presence in Iowa and to shut out his rivals in January’s caucuses. [...]

Senate Democrat Threatens to Block More of Military Aid to Egypt

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could force the Biden administration to reverse its decision to send Egypt $235 million in military assistance. [...]

As His Trial Begins, Trump Looks to Capitalize On It

The former president is making the case to his supporters that he is being wrongfully prosecuted. And it might bring him more support. [...]

Trump and DeSantis Push for Mass Deportations, Escalating Hard-Right Immigration Proposals

In dueling speeches in California, the two Republican candidates pushed for mass deportations, a position that is as extreme as it may be unfeasible. [...]

To Many Americans, Government Dysfunction Is the New Normal

As the nation teetered on the brink of a shutdown, its citizens were largely focused on other things. [...]

The Businessman Accused of Corrupting Robert Menendez

After emigrating to New Jersey from Egypt, Wael Hana faced a string of business and legal problems. Then his friend started dating a powerful U.S. senator. [...]

Nikki Haley Won the Debate Stage. Now, She’s Trying to Win Over Iowa.

The former governor of South Carolina, who was ambassador to the United Nations under Donald Trump, now needs to appeal to early state voters. [...]

A Brief History of Consequential Deaths in Congress

Lawmakers’ deaths have sometimes helped to flip partisan control. With an aging, narrowly divided Senate, it could be a possibility again. [...]

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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Mexico church: Nine dead and 20 trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

Local media report that around 20 people are trapped after the church collapsed during a baptism. [...]

'Mummy, I love you, we're going to die': Spain club fire kills 13

Authorities declare a mourning period for victims of a blaze that engulfed three clubs. [...]

Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

US support "cannot be interrupted" after military aid was excluded from a budget deal. [...]

Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara. [...]

China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway

The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung. [...]

Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living. [...]

Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state. [...]

Slovakia elections: Populist party wins vote but needs allies for coalition

Ex-PM Robert Fico, who opposes military support for Ukraine, will try to form a government. [...]

Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe. [...]

Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'

Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali. [...]

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All You Trump Dimwits, Leave Libraries Alone!

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Writers such as James Baldwin, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Zora Neale Hurston, Ray Bradbury, George Orwell, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ibram X. Kendi, and Nikole Hannah-Jones are just a few of the names found on book ban lists. Why? Because they are good writers and ‘touch life often.’

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Joe Biden’s Electoral Path to the Presidency is Looking Very Good

How Joe Biden Can Help Stop Trump’s Descent Into Tyranny

Will Your Vote be Counted?

A Thoughtful Note to Democratic Voters: Calm the Fuck Down

Democratic Primaries and The Art of Pearl Clutching

How To Secure An Election, And How Not To. Iowa Should...

Has America Ever Really Been A Democracy?

Is Appealing To The White Working Class Identity Politics?

Join Our Live Chat During Tonight’s Democratic Debate! 9pm EDT/6pm PDT!

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