The Morning Dispatch
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Israel Orders Evacuation of Eastern Rafah, Begins Targeted Strikes
The weekend may have been a turning point in Israel’s war against Hamas.
Georgian Protests Try to Reverse Russian Pivot
The Caucasus nation’s ‘existential choice’ between Russia and the West.
Eight Regional Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI
The publishers say ChatGPT infringes on their copyright.
U.S. Losing Foothold in Northwestern Africa
‘What’s happening in the Sahel is really an overlap of counterterrorism and Great Power competition.’
The Biggest Electoral Contest in History
This year’s Indian elections have already been marred by violence.
Trump Aides and False Electors Indicted in Arizona
The charges name the former president as 'Unindicted Coconspirator 1.'
FTC Non-Compete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge
‘Regardless of what happens with the rule … everybody’s talking about it.’
Columbia Roiled By Antisemitism
An anti-Israel encampment has sparked copycats at elite universities across the country.
An Early Morning Strike on Iran
Plus: After first-quarter data came in hotter than expected, the U.S. economy enters uncharted territory.
House Releases Foreign Aid Bills
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s gambit to fund Israel and Ukraine could put his speakership on the line.
U.K. Report Calls into Question Youth Gender-Transition Treatments
‘For most young people, a medical pathway will not be the best way to manage their gender-related distress.’
Polls Show Biden-Trump Race Narrowing
With plenty of time left on the clock, could third-party candidates play spoiler?