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Poles at the Polls

Plus: McKay Coppins previews his upcoming book, Romney: A Reckoning.

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You Belong With Me

It’s Russia and China against the world—maybe.

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‘You Are Not Alone’

President Biden used Wednesday's visit to Israel to reiterate U.S. support for the war-torn nation.

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Jordan Jor-Down, But Not Out

The Ohio Republican’s speakership bid faces a possibly insurmountable setback.

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Gaza in the Crossfire

Palestinians attempt to evacuate before the next phase of war.

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A Weekend on the Brink

Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza.

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The Taskmaster in Tehran

In the Middle East, Iran is pulling the strings.

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Setting Up the Speaker Fight Redux

The Republican conference passes up an opportunity for unity.

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‘An Act of Sheer Evil’

Western leaders show steadfast support for Israel. Will it last?

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War of a Generation

Israel stares down a long, difficult conflict.

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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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