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Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
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Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro

Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.​ Read More Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict. 

Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada
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Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada

The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.​ Read More The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case. 

Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest
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Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.​ Read More Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied...

Uncertainty in Europe After Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss
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Uncertainty in Europe After Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss

The decision could distract from other challenges facing the continent, like issues with China and the war in Ukraine.​ Read More The decision could distract from other challenges facing the continent, like issues with China and the war in Ukraine. 

In Gorsuch’s Homage to Legislative Power, a Subtle Reproach of a Neutered Congress
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In Gorsuch’s Homage to Legislative Power, a Subtle Reproach of a Neutered Congress

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn his concurrence to the ruling invalidating President Trump’s tariffs, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch made a forceful case for the sanctity of the legislative process — and an implicit critique of its current dysfunction.​In his concurrence to the ruling invalidating President Trump’s tariffs, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch made a forceful case...

Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter I.D. Bill
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Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter I.D. Bill

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSome reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.​Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President...

How A.I. Money Is Flooding Into the Midterm Elections
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How A.I. Money Is Flooding Into the Midterm Elections

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA.I. companies, along with allied groups and executives, spent at least $83 million on federal elections last year, and huge amounts are set to arrive this year.​A.I. companies, along with allied groups and executives, spent at least $83 million on federal elections last year, and huge amounts are set to arrive...

Bridge Owner Donated $1 Million to MAGA Group Before Trump Blasted Competitor
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Bridge Owner Donated $1 Million to MAGA Group Before Trump Blasted Competitor

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe PAC and the White House say the donation had nothing to do with President Trump’s tirade against a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.​The PAC and the White House say the donation had nothing to do with President Trump’s tirade against a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. ​Read...