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Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The spending showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many of them assail but concede is too politically risky to undo. [...]

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market. [...]

‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Draws Thousands Across the U.S.

Large crowds turned out at “No Kings” rallies on Saturday that took place in large cities and small towns nationwide. [...]

Gaza Cease-Fire Strained by New Flare-Up of Violence

Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza after it accused Palestinian militants of attacking its forces across cease-fire lines. [...]

‘Everything Is Gone’: Gazans Return Home to Find Devastation and Little Hope

Residents who have gone back to the battered north of the territory after the cease-fire say it is a wasteland that will take years to rebuild. [...]

Louvre Closed After Thieves Steal ‘Priceless’ Jewels in Brazen Daylight Robbery

French officials said the thieves broke into a second-floor wing of the Paris museum that houses a collection including the French crown jewels. [...]

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters have been inundated with ads linking Republican candidates to the president. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity to forge a more positive message. [...]

How George Santos Won His Freedom

On Friday evening, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Representative George Santos. “Good luck George, have a great life!” the president said. [...]

The Democratic Mayor Who Thinks Cities Are Handling Trump Wrong

Mayor John Whitmire of Houston believes the best way to govern a diverse, immigrant-heavy city in the current political climate is by keeping your head down and your ambitions modest. [...]

An ICE Raid at a Building in Chicago Swept Up Dozens of U.S. Citizens

An immigration raid on an apartment building in Chicago followed years of problems with crime, and neglect by landlords. It swept up dozens of U.S. citizens who were detained in the middle of the night. [...]

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 launches air strikes in Gaza, accusing Hamas of 'blatant violation of ceasefire'

Hamas said it was "unaware of any events or clashes" in Rafah. It remains unclear if this will affect the ceasefire deal. [...]

Taliban and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes

Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week. [...]

Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser

Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre. [...]

'I'm 89 and I saw my homeland rebuilt before - but now I don't believe Gaza has a future'

One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding Gaza [...]

Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India

Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder. [...]

Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics

Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious. [...]

Millions turned out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US

The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called "hate-America rallies" - were boisterous but peaceful. [...]

Colombia accuses US of 'murder' after strike on boat

President Gustavo Pedro says the vessel, which Donald Trump believes was carrying drugs, had its distress signal on when it was struck in September. [...]

Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel. [...]

Mystery lingers weeks after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd's Tesla

Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise. [...]

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.