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CDC Vaccine Panel Postpones One Vote and Reverses Another Amid Confusion

Committee members delayed indefinitely a vote on a hepatitis B vaccine for newborns because they did not feel ready to make a decision. [...]

The S.E.C. Drops Efforts to Recoup Funds From Trump Clemency Recipients

Devon Archer, Trevor Milton and Carlos Watson were convicted in fraud schemes totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Now, they will not be required by the government to pay back victims. [...]

Draft Bill Would Authorize Trump to Kill People He Deems Narco-Terrorists

Potential legislation circulating in the executive branch and Congress would grant President Trump sweeping military powers. [...]

How Outrage at Kimmel Grew to a Shout From a Whisper

Right-wing users on social media on Tuesday were frustrated but not yet apoplectic about Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue. Things changed. [...]

In Pressuring ABC Over Kimmel, Trump May Have Crossed a Constitutional Line

The Supreme Court has distinguished bully-pulpit persuasion, which is permissible under the First Amendment, from coercion and threats, which are not. [...]

Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times

The judge said that the complaint failed to contain a “short and plain statement of the claim.” Mr. Trump has 28 days to refile. [...]

Battered but Undefeated, Hamas Remains a Fighting Force in Gaza

Some Israeli officials believe the military assault on Gaza City will deliver a decisive blow to the group, which continues to stage ambushes and guerrilla attacks. [...]

What Charlie Kirk Could Mean for the Future of Marriage and Family

Erika Kirk said her husband aspired to “revive the American family.” Conservative activists wonder if Charlie Kirk’s legacy will lend new urgency to White House policy discussions. [...]

Charlie Kirk’s Base Was Young People. Now His Tent Might Be Expanding.

Since his death, the parents and grandparents of his original followers are discovering his work. They like what they see. [...]

The Plot to Free the Nuns

The last of their order, they are now known for a dispute with the church they gave their lives to over where to live in retirement. And they wanted to stay home. [...]

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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Nato intercepts Russian warplanes violating Estonian airspace

Estonia says three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets remained in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. [...]

US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks

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

British couple freed by Taliban hug daughter in emotional reunion

Barbie, 76, and Peter Reynolds, 80, arrive in Qatar after being detained in Afghanistan for months. [...]

Trump says Xi approves of TikTok deal as leaders plan South Korea meeting

The president hailed "progress" during a phone call with Xi and said that he also would travel to China next year. [...]

US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time

Washington's representative says the Security Council resolution does not go far enough in condemning Hamas. [...]

Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power. [...]

Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC

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

Judge strikes down Trump's $15bn 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. [...]

First students evacuated from Gaza to study in UK

The group includes at least four medical doctors who have places to study at UK universities. [...]

MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia

Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore said potential agents in Russia and around the world will be targeted by the UK spy agency. [...]

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