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Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Wave of Charges Under Trump’s Crackdown

The persistent rejections suggest that the grand jurors may have had enough of prosecutors seeking harsh charges in a highly politicized environment. [...]

Tensions Mount as Trump Administration Threatens Federal Crackdown in Chicago

In a social media post, President Trump said Chicago was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Illinois officials condemned the message. [...]

ICE Has Begun Immigration Crackdown in Massachusetts

The operation includes Boston, whose mayor has drawn the administration’s ire for speaking out against the growing scale of its immigration actions. [...]

President of Peace, Department of War. A New Name Sends Mixed Signals.

President Trump’s renaming of the Defense Department comes amid his campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize. On Saturday, he wrote on social media that Chicago was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” [...]

In India’s Rebound From Trump Blows, Modi Has No Easy Choices

The unraveling of relations between the United States and India has convinced many Indian officials that the country should return to its difficult balancing act of nonalignment. [...]

George Mason’s President, Gregory Washington, Will Not Apologize to the Trump Administration

Gregory Washington, George Mason’s first Black president, runs a university that prizes diversity. That has made him a target of the Trump administration. [...]

Settlement Talks Stall Between Harvard and the Trump Administration

One major reason is said to be an emerging divide within the administration over whether the current framework is too favorable to Harvard. [...]

Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next

A 12-day war in June upended the shadow war rivalry between Israel and Iran. Some Iranians want to strike back, others want to move on. [...]

Inside Iran After the 12-Day War

Following a 12-day war with Israel in July, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 civilians and many of Iran’s top nuclear scientists and officials, a New York Times team was granted access to Tehran. Declan Walsh, a Times international correspondent, explains how the conflict has created a widespread sense of uncertainty and flux in the Iranian capital. [...]

At Least 425 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in London on Terrorism Charges

The demonstrators oppose the British government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. [...]

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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Israel destroys second high-rise as assault on Gaza City intensifies

Israel continues to expand its military operation in Gaza, urging Palestinians to leave Gaza City and move south. [...]

Cable snapped before Lisbon funicular crash, investigators say

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary statement into the crash which killed 16 people. [...]

Trump says Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they endanger US ships

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says "differences" between the countries do not justify a "military conflict". [...]

US tells Kilmar Ábrego García he faces deportation to Eswatini

The Salvadoran has been at the heart of an immigration row since he was mistakenly deported in March. [...]

Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village

Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement. [...]

'Strange noises' heard before squatter found in house with lights, TV and bed

The owner had no idea the intruder was living in the crawl space beneath the home near Portland, Oregon. [...]

Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid

US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally. [...]

Russia targets WhatsApp and pushes new 'super-app' as internet blackouts grow

Millions of Russians have faced restrictions on popular apps while a new app called Max is aggressively promoted. [...]

Sudanese villagers dig with hands to reach landslide victims, group says

People have no access to tools or machinery to conduct their rescue efforts, Save the Children says. [...]

Man dies after suspected shark attack in Sydney

A morning surfer "died at the scene" after being pulled out of the water, Australian police say. [...]

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