Politics
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Why are election experts taking Trump’s midterm threats seriously?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the president muses about polling place deployments and a centralized electoral system aimed at one-party control, lawmakers are taking this administration at its word
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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‘Restaurateurs have become millionaires’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The last words and final moments of 40 presidents
The Explainer Some are eloquent quotes worthy of the holders of the highest office in the nation, and others... aren't
By The Week Staff Last updated
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NIH director Bhattacharya tapped as acting CDC head
Speed Read Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of the CDC’s Covid-19 response, will now lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Should the EU and UK join Trump’s board of peace?
Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is the endgame in the DHS shutdown?
Today’s Big Question Democrats want to rein in ICE’s immigration crackdown
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Last updated
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How the FCC’s ‘equal time’ rule works
In the Spotlight The law is at the heart of the Colbert-CBS conflict
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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‘Poor time management isn’t just an inconvenience’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Things Donald Trump has said about women
In Depth The president has a long history of controversial remarks about the opposite sex
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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Witkoff and Kushner tackle Ukraine, Iran in Geneva
Speed Read Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held negotiations aimed at securing a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pentagon spokesperson forced out as DHS’s resigns
Speed Read Senior military adviser Col. David Butler was fired by Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin is resigning
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘The forces he united still shape the Democratic Party’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Judge orders Washington slavery exhibit restored
Speed Read The Trump administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Kurt Olsen: Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ lawyer playing a major White House role
In the Spotlight Olsen reportedly has access to significant US intelligence
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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