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Pundits Anonymous – The Prediction Addiction

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2012 Elections

Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

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2012 Elections

Rick Perry – A Blind Preacher For The Pin-Eyed Congregation

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Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program

Ukraine has adapted strategies and weapons during its fight against Russia. It is now banking on expanding the use of domestically produced drones, even though American arms remain crucial. [...]

Russia’s Putin Orders Cease-Fire in Ukraine for May 8-10, Kremlin Says

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine about the unexpected announcement. [...]

Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy. [...]

Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation. [...]

American Children Sent to Honduras, and A.I. on the Battlefield

Plus, teaching student athletes how to go viral. [...]

After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

In one of the country’s poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries. [...]

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks. [...]

Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party

The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy. [...]

Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. [...]

One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning.

Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church. [...]

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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Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May

Ukraine has not yet responded to the ceasefire announcement, which the Kremlin says will run until 11 May. [...]

Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says

The closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world. [...]

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

Houthi-run media report 68 bodies have been recovered from a detention centre in Saada that was holding African migrants. [...]

'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she was

Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris. [...]

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon. [...]

N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

It comes just days after Russia's Valery Gerasimov praised the "heroism" of North Korean troops. [...]

Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone. [...]

Critical week for US's future in Ukraine-Russia talks, Rubio says

It is a "very critical" week for the White House and its involvement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells US media. [...]

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

The Philippines, which disputes China's claim to the sandbank, responds by releasing a photo of its own forces on another. [...]

Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him. [...]

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