Politics
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What happens to a Democratic Party without Nancy Pelosi?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The storied former speaker of the House is set to retire, leaving congressional Democrats a complicated legacy and an uncertain future
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Gregory Bovino: the officer leading Border Patrol’s aggressive tactics
In the Spotlight He has been referred to as the Border Patrol’s ‘commander-at-large’
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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‘This is where adaptation enters’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP
Speed Read The Justice Department is appealing the decision
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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Judge issues injunction on DHS use of force
Speed Read Agents can only use force under the ‘immediate threat of physical harm’
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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‘These wouldn’t be playgrounds for billionaires’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Should the US resume nuclear testing?
Talking Points Trump vows to restart testing, but China might benefit most
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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France targets Shein over weapons, sex dolls
Speed Read Shein was given 48 hours to scrub the items from their website
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump tariffs face stiff scrutiny at Supreme Court
Speed Read Even some of the Court’s conservative justices appeared skeptical
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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FAA to cut air travel as record shutdown rolls on
Speed Read Up to 40 airports will be affected
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The longest US government shutdown in history
The Explainer Federal employees and low-income households have been particularly affected by ‘partisan standoffs’ in Washington
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the UAE fuelling the slaughter in Sudan?
Today’s Big Question Gulf state is accused of supplying money and advanced Chinese weaponry to RSF militia behind massacres of civilians
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Democrats seek 2026 inspiration from special election routs
IN THE SPOTLIGHT High-profile wins are helping a party demoralized by Trump’s reelection regain momentum
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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‘Not all news is bad’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion
