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U.S. Attorney Investigating Letitia James Resigns After Trump Seeks to Oust Him

Erik S. Siebert had hit roadblocks investigating New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, and the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey. [...]

Trump Says U.S. Will Institute $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas

Administration officials said the charge would help American workers. President Trump also announced the terms of a new “gold card” program. [...]

Trump Says U.S. Military Attacked a Third Suspected Drug Boat, Killing Three

It was the third time this month that the president said the United States had struck a vessel in the Caribbean Sea. [...]

Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access

The Department of Defense will force reporters to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release, or risk losing their credential to cover the military. [...]

With Calls for Retribution Over Kirk, Some See Rise of a ‘Woke Right’

Conservatives have pressed for consequences for those who make negative comments about Charlie Kirk. But a few on the right say they worry about limits on speech. [...]

Ted Cruz Accuses FCC Chair of Mafia-Like Tactics Amid Jimmy Kimmel Fallout

The Republican senator warned that retaliating against media outlets over coverage that conservatives view as negative would set a “dangerous” precedent. [...]

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots

The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before receiving a Covid vaccine. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for shots. [...]

What to Know About Covid Vaccines This Fall

The F.D.A. and the C.D.C. have both weighed in, but confusion remains. Here’s what to know. [...]

Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life

Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild. [...]

Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians

A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country” through the temporary program. [...]

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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Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace

Nato intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, which remained in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes on Friday. [...]

US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens networks

America's leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech". [...]

British couple reunited with daughter after months held by Taliban

Family of Barbie, 76, and Peter Reynolds, 80, express "immense joy" as couple arrive in Qatar after being detained in Afghanistan. [...]

US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers. [...]

Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January. [...]

Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US

Trump said a deal had been approved but Chinese state media did not confirm that an agreement had been reached. [...]

Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times

A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump's lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it. [...]

US vaccine panel no longer recommends Covid-19 jab to adults

The panel has also changed its recommendation on the MMRV vaccine and delayed a vote on the hepatitis B jab. [...]

Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

"Train Americans," said the commerce secretary. "Stop bringing in people to take our jobs." [...]

Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC

Local activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers. [...]

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