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Republicans aren’t worried about saving Mike Johnson
The speaker’s supporters don’t think they’ll pay a political price with the base for backing him, as Marjorie Taylor Greene promises to force a vote to oust him.
The mayor of Istanbul is Turkey’s new presidential frontrunner
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s political trajectory sees a steep lift after a stunning win in Istanbul, while India’s opposition is in a last-ditch effort to stop Narendra Modi, and Basque separatists rock Spain with regional election results. All of this and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
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Columbia president defends calling police on protesters: ‘Sorry we reached this point’
Police arrested nearly 300 people at Columbia University and the City College of New York on Tuesday night, as pro-Palestinian protests intensified across other campuses.
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Reclassifying cannabis holds serious science potential — but hurdles remain
The US government could soon reclassify cannabis to make it more available for medical use, but don’t expect a boom in recreational pot use.
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Democrats are stuck in a familiar place: Arguing over Israel
The campus protests and police sweeps are once again splitting the party.
Donald Trump courts an increasingly friendly Libertarian Party
The former president will speak at this month’s national party convention amid a split in the movement.
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Dmitri Alperovitch says Washington on Cold War footing against China
The national security expert lays out how to prevent a hot war over Taiwan in his new book.
Does Ukraine aid actually move Republican voters? We’re about to find out.
Republican insurgents in a series of upcoming House primaries are facing an uphill battle.
Trump violated gag order in New York hush money case, judge rules
The former president was fined $9,000 for violating a gag order stopping him from attacking witnesses in his hush money case in New York.
Greene signals she’ll force vote on Johnson’s speakership after Democrats vow to protect him
“I’m a big believer in recorded votes because putting Congress on record,” she posted to X.
How to watch the Trump veepstakes
New names are popping up constantly, but don’t put too much stock in rumors.
How Washington is responding to the campus Israel protests
Democrats are split, Republicans are united, and many politicians are still finding their angle on student demonstrations.
‘This is a game changer’: Jill Stein looks to Israel protests to peel off Democrats
The Green Party candidate said the Gaza war “dramatically increases interest in the campaign.”
Blinken meets Xi in Beijing to ease escalating tensions
China and the US have become locked in a trade war in recent months.
Top Democrats pressed for Rahm Emanuel to lead Biden campaign
Panicked over Biden’s winter polling, donors looked to a familiar face to right the ship.
In battle against Russia, US focuses on Moldova
Ahead of a trip to the European nation, a top USAID official warns of rampant Russian disinformation.
Mike Johnson saved Ukraine aid. Will donors care?
Critics warn he’s a “lame duck” whose Ukraine decision alienates the grassroots. But some think it may help him fix his problems with large donors.
Biden on notice as inflation jumps and growth slows
The US economy is cooling down, negatively impacting voters’ perception of Biden in critical swing states.