Politics
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Omar wins primary, in boost to Squad
Speed Read Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a progressive 'Squad' member, has won her primary
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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UAW sues Trump, Musk over worker threats in X chat
Speed Read Donald Trump seemingly endorsed firing striking workers during his interview with Elon Musk
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The Iraqi bill to lower the age of marriage for girls to nine
The Explainer Politicians and activists are protesting the conservative bill, which would give religious leaders more power over personal affairs
By Abby Wilson Published
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What did Kamala Harris accomplish as a California senator and attorney general?
The Explainer How the Democratic presidential candidate's state-level achievements might inform her national ambitions
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What can we expect from Biden's lame-duck denouement?
Today's Big Question Free from the constraints of a contentious reelection campaign, how will President Biden spend his final five months in office?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'It's something urban planners think could work in the United States'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Ukraine reports large gains in Russia's Kursk region
Speed Read Ukraine pushed further into Russian territory and now commands a striking 390 square miles, embarrassing the Kremlin
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Tim Walz's long, complicated history with China
In The Spotlight Kamala Harris' VP pick is no stranger to one of America's chief international rivals — will it matter in November, and perhaps beyond?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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FBI probes cyberattacks on Trump, Harris campaigns
Speed Read The FBI is investigating claims that sensitive documents pertaining to Donald Trump's presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Cars have become the nexus where technological, economic, and national security considerations intersect'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Kamala Harris' foreign policy a 'mix of might and right'
Talking Points How she would approach America's relationships in the world
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump gripes about Harris crowd sizes, fact-checks
speed read The former president falsely claimed Kamala Harris is using AI to make her crowds look bigger
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US, Venezuelan opposition press Maduro to concede
Speed Read The Biden administration has offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amnesty in exchange for giving up power after he lost last month's election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The United Nations' possible ties to the attack on Israel
The Explainer Nine staff members from the UN's Palestinian refugee program may have been involved
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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