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Perspective

Opinion | Why Europe is Wrong to Think Iran is ‘Not Our War’

Europe will have to take on global threats alone if it doesn’t support America in Iran.

By Mathias Döpfner

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Column | On Politics

Trump’s Clout Faces Its First Real Test of 2026

A slate of early races in Indiana, Georgia, Louisiana and more will measure Trump’s hold on Republican voters.

By Jonathan Martin

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Foreign Affairs

She Spoke Out About Gaza. Now She Can’t Use a Credit Card.

After accusing governments and corporations of complicity in Gaza, the U.N. investigator for Palestinian territories now finds herself in Washington’s crosshairs.

By Karl Mathiesen

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POLITICS

Democrats Have a Rahm Emanuel Problem

Touring diners and factory floors with the man taking aim at his own party.

By Adam Wren

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Q&A

Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Should Start Talking Like People

The Kentucky governor weighs in on Democrats’ future — and how his party can compete in red America.

By Dasha Burns

Letter From Latvia

Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun

While the U.S. focuses on Iran, Latvia’s gaze is firmly on Russia.

By Marc Felix Serrao

The Friday Read

Hitting the Streets With the MAGA Youth of South Korea

Here’s what happens when MAGA goes global.

By Catherine Kim

Column | Capital Letter

Carney’s Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump

Trade ministers from Europe and Asia-Pacific countries will meet on the sidelines of a WTO gathering this week to hammer out priorities for building an alliance that excludes the U.S.

By Victoria Guida

Column | Compass

Why Marco Rubio Is Escaping the Brunt of Fury Over Iran

“He’s the least crazy,” one Democratic senator said.

By Nahal Toosi

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Newsom Talks Trump, 2028 — and Where He Draws the Line on Israel

The California governor opens up about family, risk and the choices that could shape his political future.

By Jonathan Martin

Column | Rules of Law

Prepping Has Begun for the Post-Trump DOJ

Trump has degraded the Justice Department. It’s not too early to think about reconstruction.

By Ankush Khardori

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Trump Thinks Cuba is Another Venezuela. Here’s Why He’s Wrong.

As protests grip Cuba, some in D.C. see a replay of Caracas — but the reality is far more complicated.

By Achy Obejas

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Here’s how different US tariff revenue was in 2025

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How a major DOE report hides the whole truth on climate change

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Trump's flood-the-zone approach to unflattering news cycles has hit a new extreme

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Congress

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The DHS shutdown might never end

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Scalise says senators have ‘buyer’s remorse’ over DHS funding vote

By Jacob Wendler

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DHS stopgap set for quick House action after Rules Committee vote

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Rand Paul weighs a 2028 presidential bid

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White House

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Vance to publish book on his conversion to Catholicism in June

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Trump barrels ahead as approval drops and midterm fears grow

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White House: Russian tanker allowed to break Cuba blockade for ‘humanitarian reasons’

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‘No Kings’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration.

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Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

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Members of Jan. 6 mob sue police who fended off Capitol attack

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Judge appears skeptical of Pentagon’s latest press restrictions: ‘Is this a Catch-22?’

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States

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Mamdani confronts the politics of property taxes as rent freeze looms

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Trump’s skyscraper presidential library looms over Miami in newly released images

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With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing

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RFK Jr. takes push to get junk food out of hospitals to Florida

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Elections

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Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates

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Mark Sanford launches his comeback bid to Congress

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Swalwell locks in labor win — and a familiar fight with Trump

By Melanie Mason

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Cori Bush wants her seat back — and a rematch over AIPAC

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Foreign Affairs

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz is the world’s problem: ‘Go get your own oil!’

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King Charles confirms first US state visit

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Europe faces its next big problem: The Iran war is driving up inflation

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EU Commission calls Israel’s death penalty law ‘a clear step backwards’

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Mamdani is rescinding New York City government’s TikTok ban

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No one wanted to redevelop this polluted property. Then came AI.

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EU lawmakers urge Commission to get tough on FIFA over World Cup tickets

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Wolf bites woman in face near Hamburg IKEA during first attack in decades

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Trump’s overtime tax break is a hit. Democrats aren’t sure what to do about it.

By Brian Faler

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Tensions surge in final stretch of Hungarian election

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How the wars in Ukraine and Iran made France rethink its military plans

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New York City council member and Hochul staffer targeted in federal probe, report says

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Zelenskyy offers Ukraine’s help to unblock Hormuz

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European Commission recommends traveling less to avoid energy shortages

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Kathy Hochul is spending political capital in her affordability fight

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Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athlete participation in girls’ sports

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