The Morning Dispatch

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A ‘Black Day’ in Israel

Terrorists from Gaza killed hundreds of Israelis in recent days, but the fight may just be getting started.

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Strike for the Record

The largest health care strike in U.S. history is the latest in a year of labor unrest.

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Embellishment or Fraud? That is the Question

Trump’s penchant for exaggeration lands him in legal trouble.

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A Historically Bad Day for Kevin McCarthy

Plus: How one New Jersey senator’s alleged crime could benefit Sweden’s NATO bid.

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Azerbaijan Attacks, the West Watches

More than 80 percent of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh flee the disputed territory.

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Congress Avoids a Shutdown

After pushing through a last-minute stopgap measure to keep the government open, Kevin McCarthy’s speakership may be at risk.

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India and Canada’s Fraying Relationship

Plus: Saudi Arabia reaches out to the Palestinians.

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The GOP Survivor Problem

The second Republican presidential primary debate was even more chaotic than the first.

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Iran Shows No Signs of ‘De-Escalation’

As the White House pursues diplomacy, Iran’s president threatens America and its allies.

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Unpacking the Menendez Indictment

The New Jersey senator faces another round of bribery charges, and Democrats are split on his next move.

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Barreling Toward a Shutdown

The window is closing to fund the government before the September 30 deadline.

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Zelensky’s Whirlwind U.S. Tour

The Ukrainian president faces resistance as he makes the case for continued support.

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The Federal Reserve Hits Pause

The central bank holds interest rates steady but signals more hikes could come.

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Another Migrant Surge

The Biden administration’s border policies strain under a new wave of migrants.

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The UAW Strike Continues

An ongoing work stoppage at U.S. auto plants is testing the strength of Biden’s coalition.

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House Republicans Remain at an Impasse

A potential compromise brokered over the weekend appears dead on arrival due to hardliner objections.

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