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Once more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
When Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
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International relief was tempered by uncertainty over what comes next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it had launched the largest wave of str…
The New York Times WorldInvestors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
NPR NewsPresident Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.
The New York Times USWalking away from the World Health Organization after the greatest pandemic in memory and ripping up global trade were foolish. Undermining the Department of Education and the Federal Emergency Man…
The Hill‘Iran begged for this ceasefire and we all know it,’ US defence secretary claimed
The Independent WorldPresident Trump on Wednesday said he is considering the formation of a “joint venture” with Iran to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the Trump administration and Tehran agreed to a two-we…
The HillUS defence secretary gives press briefing after provisional ceasefire agreed US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz What is in Iran’s 10-point…
The Guardian WorldA former NATO general tells FRANCE 24 he feared his former colleagues would become war criminals overnight. Michel Yakovleff says US forces are trained to refuse unlawful orders, such as wanton des…
France 24 EnglishHegseth’s comments come as a two-week ceasefire deal was made between the U.S. and Iran
The Independent WorldMarist poll shows that 48% of city residents approve of Mamdani’s performance while 55% view him favorably Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox As New York …
The Guardian WorldUS vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest Oh, you can see where this is going to go. In his second question, the moderator…
The Guardian WorldMuch is expected of Online Safety Act and less from free speech advocates leaving new boss in difficult place Ian Cheshire’s Ofcom intray is big. It is available online under the regulator’s plan f…
The Guardian WorldThe strikes have caused panic in the streets
The Independent WorldDemocratic-backed candidate’s win to Wisconsin supreme court gives liberals 5-2 edge on court Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pete Hegseth repeated Don…
The Guardian WorldThe prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
BBC PoliticsA fire services company never conducted any on-site inspections before submitting 85 notices to shut down the hose reel system of a housing estate hit by Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, con…
South China Morning PostDaniil Medvedev destroys a racquet as he suffers the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.
BBC News (Front page)PM will meet leaders in the region to discuss diplomatic efforts to support the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is proposing the extension of the four-d…
The Guardian WorldThe ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved
The Independent WorldAttacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
BBC WorldRep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to make “TACO” jokes about President Trump suspending strikes on Iran for another two weeks, but to encourage the preservation of lif…
The HillAfter citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.
The New York Times USSome wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
The New York Times WorldFormer Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulator Business live – latest updates The UK media regulator Ofcom has named the City veteran Ian Che…
The Guardian WorldSpecialist lender says it expects its slice of £9.1bn compensation set by FCA to be about £320m Close Brothers shares surged on Wednesday after the UK bank declared it could “comfortably absorb” it…
The Guardian WorldThe government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
BBC News (Front page)Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int'l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Professor Lucas, this is not a mom…
France 24 EnglishTurkish authorities have detained nine people in connection with an attack on police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
ABC News InternationalDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military was “locked and loaded” to carry out President Trump’s threat to eliminate Iranian civilization, a warning that was met with condemnation …
The HillCaine says how much coffee and nicotine the military has consumed
NBC NewsTens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.
BBC News (Front page)New administration reverses expropriation of property founded by ex-Nazi Paul Schäfer, leaving victims in limbo With its Germanic crosses and colourful toy-town facades, the village square of the t…
The Guardian WorldExclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progress UK politics live – latest updates Sadiq Khan has said he can understand why some forme…
The Guardian WorldThe fact that voters are seeing through Trump’s empty promises doesn’t mean they suddenly support the Democrats.
The HillSen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed cautious optimism late Tuesday about the two-week ceasefire reached by the U.S. and Iran, saying the peace deal must be brought before Congress for a vote. Gr…
The HillJay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
The New York Times USPakistani officials have aggressively courted the Trump administration and made use of their longstanding ties to Iran.
The New York Times WorldHegseth says Trump chose 'mercy' in dealing with Iran
NBC NewsIsraeli military announces ‘largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began on 2 March Middle East crisis – live updates Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war…
The Guardian WorldDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed “overwhelming victory” over Iran, hours after President Trump announced a 14-day ceasefire. “Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming …
The HillSteven Lyons was taken into custody in Indonesia last month after he was stopped at an airport.
BBC News (Front page)A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace i…
ABC News InternationalWhatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learned Middle East crisis – live updates The world breathed a sigh of relief as the US and Ira…
The Guardian PoliticsA Japanese company, Terra Drone, said it had invested an undisclosed sum in Ukrainian interceptor-drone producer Amazing Drones.
The Japan TimesVice President Vance characterized the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. as “a fragile truce” while speaking in Hungary on Wednesday. “If the Iranians are willing in good faith to work with …
The HillDespite the potential hazard, General Motors has stated it is not aware of any accidents or injuries directly linked to this specific camera fault
The Independent WorldIf you're a fan of France, there's a good chance you also like French wine. From Bordeaux and Burgundy to Alsace and the Loire Valley, the list goes on – and quite frankly, it can quickly become ov…
France 24 EnglishPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
The New York Times WorldAllowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
BBC News (Front page)With a tenuous cease-fire in place, Iranians are left picking up the pieces of their lives. Some fear the government will crack down on its domestic critics.
The New York Times World