Politics
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Pentagon reporters turn in badges after refusing rules
Speed Read They refused to sign a restrictive new press policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Supreme Court points to gutting Voting Rights Act
speed read States would no longer be required to consider race when drawing congressional maps
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘An exercise of the Republicans justifying their racist positions’
instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Trump says he authorized covert CIA ops in Venezuela
Speed Read He is also considering military strikes inside the country
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Are inflatable costumes and naked bike rides helping or hurting ICE protests?
Talking Points Trump administration efforts to portray Portland and Chicago as dystopian war zones have been met with dancing frogs, bare butts and a growing movement to mock MAGA doomsaying
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Chinese threat: No. 10’s evidence leads to more questions
Talking Point Keir Starmer is under pressure after collapsed spying trial
By The Week UK Published
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‘Are we just going to stand in passive witness to the degradation of our democracy?’
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By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Do Republicans have a health care plan?
Today's Big Question The shutdown hinges on the answer
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The new age of book banning
The Explainer How America’s culture wars collided with parents and legislators who want to keep their kids away from ‘dangerous’ ideas
By David Faris Published
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‘Vile, racist’ leaked chats roil Young Republicans
Speed Read Leaders of Young Republican groups made racist, antisemitic and violent comments in private chats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump ties $20B Argentina bailout to Milei votes
speed read Trump will boost Argentina’s economy — if the country’s right-wing president wins upcoming elections
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Bad Bunny: Why MAGA is incensed
Feature The NFL announced Latino artist Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime headliner, sparking MAGA outrage
By The Week US Published
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Supreme Court: Judging 20 years of Roberts
Feature Two decades after promising to “call balls and strikes,” Chief Justice John Roberts faces scrutiny for reshaping American democracy
By The Week US Published
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Venezuela: Does Trump want war?
Feature Donald Trump has accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of leading a drug cartel and waging a narco-terrorism campaign against the United States
By The Week US Published
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