Politics

Protesters against an anti-trans bill in Kentucky.

Protests in Kentucky

Kentucky lawmakers pass strict anti-transgender law

Protesters on the anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.

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66-30

Bipartisan Senate votes to repeal authorization for both Iraq wars

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rulings

Judge rules Mike Pence must testify in Trump Jan. 6 probe

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Talking point

The lessons Trump didn't learn

Former FAA administrator nominee Phillip Washington.

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I'll Take That Back

Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws nomination

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Talking point

The end of the line for Boris Johnson?

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Behind the scenes

The GOP vs. Alvin Bragg

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Behind the scenes

Trump's extradition dilemma

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Briefing

Will Ron DeSantis run for president in 2024?

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Behind the scenes

DeSantis' no good, very bad week

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Profile

How Stephanie became Stormy

Two hands in cuffs, one giving a thumbs-up and the other giving a thumbs-down

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Talking point

Indicting the 'Teflon president'

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Behind the scenes

Do Republicans want to bomb Mexico?

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Talking point

DeSantis plays both sides in comments on a possible Trump indictment

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WANTED

ICC issues warrant for Putin

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Behind the scenes

Second thoughts about DeSantis?

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Viewership is steady, but...

Trust in Fox News drops for 1/5 of viewers amidst Dominion lawsuit

Patricia Schroeder testifying before House Budget Committee in 1980

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Profile

Remembering Patricia Schroeder

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Behind the scenes

What exactly is Mike Pence planning?

A screen shows a timed out error on the CBP One asylum app

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Briefing

An app for seeking asylum?

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Briefing

The Willow Project controversy, explained

An illustration of Biden signing an executive action and surrounded by imagery of bullets and gun protesters

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Today's big question

Can Biden curb gun violence?

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Today's big question

Is the banking system in peril?

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol.

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Behind the scenes

The GOP's damaging obsession with Jan. 6

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on the mend

Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital after treatment for a concussion

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'entirely avoidable'

Warren: 'I wish I'd been wrong' predicting SVB collapse

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different kind of anthem

J6 choir song featuring Trump hits No. 1 on iTunes

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A Pushback from Pence

Pence says 'history will hold Donald Trump accountable' for Jan. 6 in strong rebuke

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Where they stand

President Biden's shifting views on immigration

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breaking news

Report: Manhattan prosecutors signal criminal charges likely for Trump

An illustrated image of President Biden at the lectern holding defibrillator paddles

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Today's big question

Can Biden save Medicare?

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Speedy Recovery

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at D.C. hotel

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Name and blame

Man accusing CPAC chief Matt Schlapp of unwanted groping steps forward

Protester with "Justice for Breonna Taylor" sign

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"erodes the community trust"

Louisville Police had 'practice' of abuses against Black people, DOJ reports

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Today's big question

Is America inching toward conflict with China?