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Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia

The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected. [...]

At Least 9 Dead in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian Officials Say

The overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital was the deadliest since last summer, and comes as the United States has threatened to walk away from the peace process. [...]

Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows

President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office. [...]

Hegseth Set Up Signal on a Computer in His Pentagon Office

The app facilitated communications in a building where cell service is poor and personal phones are not allowed in some areas. [...]

Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains

The Department of Government Efficiency has already made an immense imprint on the government, but it has not come close to Elon Musk’s pledge of cutting $1 trillion. [...]

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting College Accreditors

It was the latest move by President Trump in his effort to shift the ideological tilt of the higher education system as he battles elite universities. [...]

Prelude to a Funeral

A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope. [...]

After Pope Francis’ Death, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Heads to Rome

Timothy M. Dolan is one of 10 cardinals from the United States who will have a vote in the ritual that will determine the next pope. [...]

Trump Team Races to Form Trade Deals After Tariffs Sow Global Chaos

The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China. [...]

Stocks Rally After Trump Administration Comments on Powell, Tariffs and Trade

Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in markets, highlighting how Wall Street is influenced by news about the White House’s policy intentions. [...]

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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Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - officials

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital, officials say. [...]

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula. [...]

India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

A historic water treaty has also been suspended after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. [...]

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say. [...]

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body

St Peter's Basilica had extended its opening hours to accommodate large crowds gathered outside. [...]

DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal. [...]

Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other - and what will Trump think?

Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent. [...]

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave. [...]

Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostages

Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war. [...]

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest opposition group in parliament. [...]

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