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Thousands of Palestinians had gathered to try to get aid from U.N. trucks entering the territory. [...]

Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein

For nearly 15 years, the two men socialized together in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Fla., before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest. [...]

What to Know About the Fallout Around the Epstein Files and the Trump Administration

Here’s what to know about the disturbing facts and unsubstantiated suspicions that make Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender, a politically potent obsession. [...]

As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year. [...]

China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety

A Wells Fargo banker and a U.S. government employee were blocked from leaving and a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors. [...]

Inside the Reindustrialize Summit and Its Push to Revive U.S. Manufacturing

Trump cabinet officials mingled with tech investors and manufacturers in an effort to supercharge factories. [...]

What Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers.

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After a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney’s Time May Be Running Out

Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office. [...]

Justin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months. [...]

Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat

Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on. [...]

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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Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had "fired warning shots" and disputed the number of reported deaths. [...]

Japan's PM vows to stay on despite bruising exit poll

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US. [...]

Passengers rescued from Indonesia ferry fire

At least five people died in the fire and more than 280 were rescued off the coast of Sulawesi island. [...]

Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning. [...]

'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. [...]

At least 17 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland. [...]

Dozens dead after Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

The incident happened in Vietnam's popular Ha Long Bay during bad weather, with several people still missing. [...]

One person killed and two missing after six swept over Oregon waterfall

Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15-foot (4.5-metre) drop that turns into "churning rapids". [...]

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability. [...]

Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects". [...]

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