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Behind Trump’s War With Powell: A Battering Ram With 3 Million Followers

The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has made the removal of the Fed chair his personal mission. [...]

After Ghislaine Maxwell Interview, Concerns Mount Over Possibility of a Trump Pardon

President Trump, asked whether he would consider pardoning her, said, “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.” [...]

Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End?

The French president, expressing a moral obligation to address suffering in Gaza, made clear he had lost patience with the United States and Israel. The question is what effect he will have. [...]

Israel to Allow Aid Airdrops Over Gaza During Starvation Crisis

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates were expected to begin airdrops in the coming days, but experts warned that the bulk of necessary aid could come only by land. [...]

As Consumers Lose Their Appetite, Food Brands Fight to Keep Wall St. Happy

Packaged food companies are struggling to adjust — and profit — as tastes, waistlines and wallets change. [...]

The First ‘Fantastic Four’: The Superhero Movie That Never Was

The first attempt at making a film about the superheroes was an extremely low-budget affair that was shot, abandoned and mostly forgotten about in the 1990s. [...]

Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

Scrambling to pay legal fees, Media Matters has dialed back its criticism, trimmed its staff and contemplated closing entirely. [...]

He Placated Regulators to Buy Paramount. But Can He Fix the Business?

Paramount’s cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the obvious challenges facing David Ellison as he takes control. [...]

U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos. [...]

The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef

Inside a bold — and controversial — effort to cool the water around this beloved ecosystem. [...]

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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Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns

Israel faces increasing pressure from Western allies to lift restrictions into the flow of aid into Gaza. [...]

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs. [...]

Thailand warns clashes with Cambodia could 'move towards war'

Intense fighting at the disputed border has killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands. [...]

Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers

The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock. [...]

Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President. [...]

Former Congolese president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east. [...]

Pro-Palestinian convict freed by France after 41 years

Georges Abdallah will immediately be expelled to his native Lebanon after his release early on Friday. [...]

Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks

The talks are the first since Israel and the US attacked Tehran's nuclear facilities in June. [...]

Meeting over between US official and Ghislane Maxwell, who will 'welcome any relief', lawyer says

When asked about giving Maxwell clemency, the president said he was allowed to do so, but had "not thought" about it. [...]

Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in tense exchange

The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour. [...]

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