Politics
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Jack Smith asks appeals court to revive Trump case
Speed read Smith's team wants to reverse Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of the classified documents case
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump casts doubt on ABC debate with Harris
Speed Read The Republican nominee says he might back out of the Sept. 10 event
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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A brief history of third parties in the US
In Depth Though none of America's third parties have won a presidential election, they have nonetheless had a large impact on the country's politics
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'At stake are judicial independence and the rule of law'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What did the Democratic National Convention signal about the future of the party?
Today's Big Question The three-day assembly was more than just a coronation for presidential nominee Kamala Harris — it was a statement about the where the Democratic party sees itself going next
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. says Trump alliance not about revenge
Speed Read Kennedy suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel, Hezbollah trade rocket fire, avert war
Speed Read The cross-border skirmish stopped short of all-out war, though Hezbollah said it will only halt attacks following a cease-fire in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Tommy Robinson: the voice of Britain's far-right
The Explainer The best-known figure on the UK’s extreme-right has been accused of playing a part in inciting the recent riots
By The Week UK Published
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In DNC finale, Harris asks America to turn the page
Speed Read Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a historic speech
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Will parents of people who struggle with being different at last find a powerful advocate?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Quiz of The Week: 17 – 23 August
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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How will Kamala Harris' ban on grocery price gouging work?
Talking Points And can it bring down prices?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why Kamala Harris is downplaying her gender
In the Spotlight A shift from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Biden nudges Netanyahu on Gaza cease-fire
Speed Read The US is pressing Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire and hostage release deal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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