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Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show

Young voters are far more likely than other Americans to support Palestinians. But few cite the conflict as a top source of discontent with the president. [...]

Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to add language to the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that would halt expansion of the technology. [...]

From a Dead Dog to a Made-Up Meeting: Takeaways From Kristi Noem’s Book

After a rough start to the rollout of her memoir, the South Dakota governor has continued to defend shooting her dog and to deflect on a false story about meeting Kim Jong-un. [...]

Gaza War Puts New Pressures on U.S. Arms Transfer Policies

The Biden administration is due to release a report this week on whether it believes assurances from Israel on its use of U.S. arms and protection of civilians. [...]

R.F.K. Jr., Invited to Libertarian Convention, Seeks Trump Debate

Both presidential candidates are scheduled to address a Libertarian gathering this month in Washington. [...]

Here’s What Biden Said in His Speech at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony

Here is the president’s complete speech, which lasted about 16 minutes. [...]

Speaker Mike Johnson Says U.S. Universities Are ‘Hostile’ to Jews

At a Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, the Louisiana Republican compared the protests on U.S. campuses to what happened at institutions of higher learning in Germany during World War II. [...]

TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban

The social media company and its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sued to challenge the new law, saying it violated users’ First Amendment rights. [...]

U.S. Tightens Rules on Risky Virus Research

A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock. [...]

Blinken Holds Regional Talks on Migration in Latin America

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s trip to Guatemala comes as the United States tries to get countries in the region to ramp up enforcement of their borders. [...]

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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Heated exchanges as Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels

The adult-film star and the ex-president's lawyers are nearly yelling at each other in the courtroom during cross-examination. [...]

Israel takes Rafah crossing as truce talks continue

The UN says Gaza's main aid arteries are "choked off" after troops shut the key crossing with Egypt. [...]

Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv says

Two Ukrainian security officials are held over a Russian plot to assassinate the president, Ukraine says. [...]

Slovakia hit by wave of bomb threats

Police in Slovakia are investigating more than 1,000 bomb threats to schools and other institutions. [...]

Drake's security guard shot at rapper's Toronto home

A lyrical beef between the Canadian rapper and US rival Kendrick Lamar has exploded in recent days. [...]

Biden warns of 'ferocious surge' of antisemitism in US

The US president says there had been a rise in antisemitism since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel. [...]

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights". [...]

Polish security finds cabinet meeting room bugged

Bugging devices are removed from a room in the city of Katowice where ministers were due to meet. [...]

Dozens still missing after SA building collapse

At least six people are dead, but rescuers are hopeful they will pull out more survivors. [...]

Modi's party accused of demonising Muslims in video

Police investigate India's ruling BJP over a video the opposition say is anti-Muslim. [...]

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