Politics
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Could Iran's water crisis be the regime's tipping point?
Today's Big Question Drought is a problem. So is government mismanagement.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump revives K-12 Presidential Fitness Test
Speed Read The Obama administration phased the test out in 2012, replacing it with a program focused on overall health rather than standardized benchmarks
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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El Salvador scraps term limits, boosting Nayib Bukele
Speed Read New constitutional changes will allow presidents to seek reelection an indefinite number of times
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump assigns tariffs, delays all except on Canada
Speed Read A 35% tariff on many Canadian goods has gone into effect
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Crony capitalism is a sharp break from free market ideals'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How does the EPA plan to invalidate a core scientific finding?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Administrator Lee Zeldin says he's 'driving a dagger into the heart of the climate change religion.' But is his plan to undermine a key Obama-era greenhouse gas emissions policy scientifically sound — or politically feasible?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The countries that have recognized Palestinian statehood
The Explainer The United Kingdom has become the latest country to weigh in on the issue
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Harris rules out run for California governor
Speed Read The 2024 Democratic presidential nominee ended months of speculation about her plans for the contest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Fossil-fired grids have provided a cautionary tale'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump sets new tariff rates as deadline nears
Speed Read New tariff rates for South Korea, Brazil and India announced
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Ghislaine Maxwell: angling for a Trump pardon
Talking Point Convicted sex trafficker's testimony could shed new light on president's links to Jeffrey Epstein
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Why is the Democratic Party's favorability rating so low?
Talking Points Voters do not like Republican policies. They like Democrats even less.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Grief and condolences are not enough'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Senate confirms Trump loyalist Bove to top court
Speed Read The president's former criminal defense lawyer was narrowly approved to earn a lifetime seat
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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