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News & Politics

THE TEXT: President Obama’s Address to the Nation on ISIS

AdLib - December 7, 2015 13

2014 Elections

American Democracy and Learning Lessons the Hard Way

AdLib - November 3, 2014 15

Congress

Republicans Use Time Machine to Go Back and Blame FDR for...

AdLib - March 6, 2014 24

Activism

2011: The Year In Review

ADONAI - December 21, 2011 28

2012 Elections

Debunking Spin on “The Map”

atdnext - November 27, 2011 4

2012 Elections

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

atdnext - October 4, 2011 38

2012 Elections

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

atdnext - September 27, 2011 11

Civil Rights

Why Is Equality So “Controversial” for Republicans?

atdnext - September 25, 2011 21

2012 Elections

Coming To Terms With Reality: One Man’s Trip Through the Graveyard...

ADONAI - July 31, 2011 5

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Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting a Coup in Brazil, Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted the former president of trying to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, including a plan to assassinate his opponent. [...]

In Public and in Private, New York Marks 9/11 Anniversary

The names of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were read at a memorial plaza in Lower Manhattan. Other remembrances took place across the region. [...]

What to Know About the 9/11 Case at Guantánamo Bay

A guide to the military prison, the prisoners, the costs and what else goes on at the U.S. naval base. [...]

Trump Asks Appeals Court to Allow Firing of Lisa Cook Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

The government filed an emergency request after a lower court prevented the president from firing Ms. Cook as the case proceeds. [...]

CPI Shows Pace of US Inflation Likely to Keep Fed Cautious on Rate Cuts

The central bank is likely to lower borrowing costs at its meeting next week amid budding concerns about the labor market. [...]

How An Obamacare Deadline Is Colliding With Shutdown Negotiations

Republicans are signaling a new openness to extending health subsidies as Democrats suggest they want health care concessions to keep the government open. [...]

Did a Brooklyn Couple Kill a Neighbor’s Trees for a Better View in Maine?

Maine’s Board of Pesticides Control says two summer residents poisoned a neighbor’s trees so the couple, both Martha Stewart associates, could have a harbor view. They deny it. [...]

Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say

Desmond Holly, 16, who is suspected of shooting and critically injuring two students, had been “radicalized by an extremist network,” the authorities said. [...]

Carney Unveils Major Projects for Canada to Offset Damage of Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled big infrastructure plans. But they are likely to meet resistance from Indigenous and environmental groups. [...]

Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam Are Making Coffee More Expensive

Coffee prices are up nearly 21 percent over the past year, partly because of President Trump’s punishing tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam. [...]

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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Rifle found but suspect still at large - what we know about Kirk shooting

The FBI releases new pictures of a "person of interest" as a large manhunt is under way for the suspect. [...]

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro found guilty of plotting coup

The right-wing former leader could be sentenced to decades in prison after he was convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court. [...]

Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland

Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will be sending Poland more support to defend Nato's eastern flank. [...]

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting. [...]

Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions

Fifty-two prisoners have been released, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail. [...]

South African rapist in bid to block Netflix documentary about his life

Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory. [...]

Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes

Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access. [...]

Ex-senator's wife sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery scheme

Nadine Menendez, whose husband is already in prison, was convicted for her role in a bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz [...]

Ryan Routh cut off by judge as trial in attempted Trump assassination begins