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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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Time to Step Aside?

Questions about Biden’s 2024 bid are mounting—among Democrats.

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A Rogue State Visit

A look at Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russia.

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Revving the Impeachment Engines

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces an inquiry into President Joe Biden.

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The Summer of Labor?

Despite a number of high-profile strikes, union membership in the U.S. remains near record lows.

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One Earth, One Family, One Future

Takeaways from this weekend’s G20 summit in New Delhi.

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A Late Summer COVID-19 Surge

‘You’ll get mild illness with this virus for decades to come … But that’s okay.’

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