The Morning Dispatch

Every weekday morning, Mary Trimble and Grayson Logue provide an essential news briefing, along with original reporting and analysis on the day’s biggest stories.

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Artificial Intelligence’s Congressional Debut

Plus: Checking in on the jury system.

The Biden Family Business

House Republicans investigate shady business dealings involving the president’s family.

The Expiration of Title 42

The migrant surge came early.

Political Turmoil in Pakistan

Plus: A monumental election in Turkey.

Trump’s Liability

Plus: The schism roiling Russia’s war effort.

A Fruitless Debt Ceiling Summit

Plus: Checking in on child labor laws.

The U.S. Intelligence Community’s Annual Threat Assessment

Russia and China lead the way, but threats to the homeland extend well beyond the Eurasian landmass.

Economy Still Weird

Plus: A Republican senator holds up high-ranking military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.

SCOTUS Poised to Rein in the Administrative State

Plus: Ed Sheeran fends off a copyright lawsuit.

The End of Title 42

The Biden administration is sending troops to the border in preparation for a potential migrant surge.

Concerns Over Unfettered AI Development

Plus: Screenwriters go on strike.

Another Bank Goes Down

First Republic becomes the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.

Ukraine Prepares to Mount its Counteroffensive

‘Ukraine’s armed forces will have a tough time escaping the crucible of attrition of this artillery-focused land war.’

The Disney-DeSantis Feud Escalates

Plus: Biden reaffirms the U.S. commitment to South Korea’s defense.

Republicans Notch Initial Debt-Ceiling Victory

Plus: U.S. ups its efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.

Biden’s Last Campaign

The president launches his long-awaited reelection bid, defining himself in opposition to his predecessor.