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Trump Contorts Himself on Abortion in Search of Political Gain

The former president is willing to make as many rhetorical and policy shifts as he deems necessary to win in November, vexing some social conservatives. [...]

Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Federal Election Case, as Trump Seeks Delays

In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling on immunity. Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case. [...]

JD Vance’s Combative Style Confounds Democrats but Pleases Trump

Over dozens of events and more than 70 interviews, Mr. Vance’s performances as Donald Trump’s attack dog have endeared him to his boss, even if America broadly is less enthusiastic. [...]

Whistle-Blower Groups Push to End Secret Seizure of Congressional Communications

During the Trump administration, the Justice Department subpoenaed congressional aides’ communications without their knowledge while hunting for leakers. Advocates say the practice must stop. [...]

Trump Says He’ll Vote Against Florida’s Abortion Rights Measure After Conservative Backlash

A day earlier, the former president had suggested he might support the measure, which would expand abortion access in the state. [...]

Trump Claimed a Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement. Fans Are Not Happy.

Thousands of the musician’s ardent followers are working to get out the vote and raise money for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. [...]

At Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Tries to Explain Arlington Cemetery Clash

At two events on Friday, the former president insisted that he had not been seeking publicity at the military cemetery on Monday and defended his campaign’s actions. [...]

The Best Books About Politics (According to You)

Here’s what we’re turning to for clarity and perspective on our current political moment. [...]

F.B.I. Releases Redacted Report on Havana Syndrome

Some current and former officials have said the 2019 F.B.I. analysis sowed doubt within the C.I.A. and parts of the Trump administration about the root causes of the ailments. [...]

Giuliani Faces New Lawsuit From Georgia Election Workers Over Luxury Condo

The two women, who were defamed by Rudolph W. Giuliani after the 2020 election, have accused him of trying to keep his multimillion-dollar condo in Florida from debt collection. [...]

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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China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea. [...]

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut. [...]

Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. [...]

Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year. [...]

Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board

The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia's far-east, officials say. [...]

Typhoon Shanshan causes widespread Japan disruption

Trains and flights are cancelled as one of the strongest typhoons in decades drenches cities in its path. [...]

US targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing 15

US Central Command says it targeted members of IS leadership in an effort to "disrupt and degrade" the group's plans. [...]

Zelensky sacks Ukraine air force chief after F-16 crash

The move came four days after an F-16 fighter jet from Nato allies went down during a Russian barrage. [...]

Search for woman swallowed by 8m sinkhole now 'too risky'

More than 100 rescuers have worked eight days non-stop in search of the missing tourist. [...]

'Some of the worst tennis I have ever played' - Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Australia's Alexei Popyrin hands defending champion Novak Djokovic his earliest US Open defeat in 18 years with victory in the third round. [...]

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