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How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground

While President Trump attacked the Ukrainians, Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Geneva to seize control of negotiations that were going off the rails. [...]

Russia Bombards Kyiv After Peace Talks End in Geneva

A missile-and-drone barrage killed at least six people in Ukraine’s capital, officials said, hours after officials said they had made some headway on a peace proposal. [...]

What to Know About Trump’s Peace Plan for Russia and Ukraine

U.S. officials have responded to a storm of criticism about the plan by insisting that it is still a work in progress. [...]

Army Chief Says France Must ‘Accept Losing Our Children,’ Igniting Uproar

The furor erupted as President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a plan for paid, voluntary military service to bolster the armed forces against the threat from Russia. [...]

Schumer Faces Pushback From ‘Fight Club’ Group of Senate Democrats

A group of liberal senators is quietly challenging the minority leader over his approach to the midterms and President Trump, in a sign of the party’s deep frustration. [...]

Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James

The decision is a setback for the president’s efforts to wield the criminal justice system against his perceived enemies. [...]

Mark Kelly Under Pentagon Investigation for ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

The defense secretary called the senator’s remarks urging troops not to follow illegal orders “despicable, reckless, and false.” [...]

At a Congressional Hearing, Residents Detail the Trauma of the L.A. Raids

More than two dozen people described the upheaval the raids had caused in immigrant communities and aired accusations of mistreatment by agents. [...]

Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

President Trump has not made a final decision. But he is under pressure to address the cost of health care, which for many Americans will jump if the subsidies expire. [...]

How the Coast Guard Revised Its Policy on Swastikas, Nooses and Bullying

After days of backlash, the Homeland Security Department said hateful and violent behavior would not be tolerated. [...]

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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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes overnight as US and Russia hold talks

Officals say at least nine people have been killed ahead of US-Russia peace plan talks in Abu Dhabi. [...]

Controversial US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends aid operations

Hundreds of Palestinians were killed while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near GHF's sites. [...]

Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi

The two leaders discussed trade, Ukraine and Taiwan in their first phone call since meeting in South Korea last month. [...]

UK minister flags visa 'abuse' as student asylum claims surge

More than 14,000 students on study visas sought asylum this year to June 2025 according to Home Office figures. [...]

Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI director Comey and NY attorney general James

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the prosecution of Comey and James, declaring them "guilty as hell". [...]

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now. [...]

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru. [...]

Pentagon to review Senator Mark Kelly misconduct allegations after video to troops

Kelly responded that attempts "to intimidate me and other members of Congress" would not work. [...]

Zelensky welcomes amendments to proposed peace plan

There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees. [...]

Belgian airports to be hit by 'major disruption' amid austerity strike

Three days of industrial action are set to affect public services and transport across the country. [...]

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