Politics
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Redistricting: How the GOP could win in 2026
Feature Trump pushes early redistricting in Texas to help Republicans keep control of the House in next year's elections
By The Week US Published
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What is Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Book royalties and entertainment mega-deals sustain the former president's financial portfolio more than eight years after he left office
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Your Party: Corbyn's comeback?
Talking Point New left-wing movement may not form the next government, but it might well contribute to the downfall of the current one
By The Week UK Published
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Cracks appear in MAGA's pro-Israel front
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the world watches a humanitarian crisis unfold across Gaza, some of Israel's most staunchly conservative defenders have begun speaking out against its actions in the occupied territories
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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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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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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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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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What does recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
The Explainer UK government to recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel and Hamas meet conditions to descale conflict
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Does depopulation threaten humanity?
Talking Points Falling birth rates could create a 'smaller, sadder, poorer future'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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New White House guidance means federal employees could be hearing more religious talk at work
The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is China's giant new hydropower dam a 'water bomb' aimed at India?
Today's Big Question River is a 'lifeline for millions' across Asia
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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