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2012 Elections

LIVE EVENTS – Pres. Obama’s 2nd Term Inaugural Speech – 2013

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Activism

Martin Luther King Jr. – Remembrance and Revival

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Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm

World Liberty Financial has eviscerated the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in modern American history. [...]

With Trump In Power, Foreign Crypto Companies Make Inroads in US

The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists. [...]

White House Attacks Amazon Over Idea of Showing Tariffs’ Cost

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.” [...]

Ted Kaczynski’s Brother Wrote Him For Decades to Explain Why He Turned Him In

Ted Kaczynski, whose anti-tech rants are finding a new generation of readers, shunned the brother who called the F.B.I. in an effort to halt his campaign of violence. [...]

A Lawmaker Blasted a Hospital’s Super Bowl Ad. Then He Changed His Tune.

NYU Langone Health aired a commercial showcasing its doctors during the Super Bowl. A North Carolina congressman wondered if it was a waste of money. [...]

Finnish Leader Warns Russia: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’

President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who has become an interlocutor in peace talks, says in an interview he doesn’t want Ukraine to suffer the same fate his country once endured. [...]

Canada Election: What to Know About Mark Carney and Liberals’ Win

The former central banker successfully convinced voters that he was the right candidate to confront President Trump’s trade war and threats to annex the country. [...]

Pierre Poilievre Loses His Seat in Canada’s Parliament

It was a stunning upset for the Conservative Party leader, who was first elected in 2004. [...]

Cross Pendants Have Become a Hot Accessory in the White House and Beyond

Seen on influencers, pop stars and White House staff, cross necklaces are popping up everywhere. [...]

The Americans Fled Vietnam 50 Years Ago. I Visited the Buildings They Left Behind.

These structures, now surrounded by a modern metropolis, tell the story of the nation that has evolved in the decades since the war’s end. [...]

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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Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada's PM says he will only visit the US when there is a "serious discussion to be had". [...]

Man accused of Kim Kardashian Paris robbery 'regrets' $10m heist

The reality star was tied up and robbed at gunpoint at a luxury Paris hotel in 2016. [...]

Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden

The incident took place at a hair salon in the town of Uppsala, Swedish media report. [...]

Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June. [...]

Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules

The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity. [...]

Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says

Assad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops. [...]

Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago

Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won. [...]

Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack

The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir. [...]

Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned. [...]

Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say

Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada. [...]

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