The Morning Dispatch

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House Divided Over Surveillance Authority

Republican lawmakers (at least temporarily) tank an effort to reauthorize a key national security tool.

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Biden Takes Another Swing at Student Debt Cancellation

The president tries to make good on a campaign promise.

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Trump Backs State-by-State Abortion Legislation

The former president tries to thread post-Roe needle, but faces rebukes from some pro-life advocates.

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Israeli Inquiry into Aid Worker Deaths Reveals ‘Internal Failures’

Strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen staff spur U.S. and Israeli policy changes.

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Yellen Heads to China

Is the U.S. in for a ‘China Shock 2.0’?

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Zelensky Lowers Military Conscription Age in Ukraine

In dire need of materiel from the United States, Ukrainians are adapting.

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Strike In Syria Kills Top Iranian Commander

Could this alleged Israeli attack open a new chapter in Iran’s proxy wars?

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One Week Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Questions remain over how much rebuilding the bridge will cost—and who will foot the bill.

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Evan Gershkovich Marks One Year in Russian Prison

The Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest shines a light on Americans detained around the world.

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Julian Assange Gets A(nother) Day in Court

Plus: Steve, Sarah, Jonah, and David French weigh in on Ronna McDaniel’s ouster from NBC News and the purpose of political pundits.

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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mifepristone Case

The suit over abortion pill regulations seems likely to hinge on standing, not substance.

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Deadly Attack In Russia Brings Islamic Terrorism to the Fore 

An Islamic State affiliate is gaining strength in Central Asia.

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The DOJ Sues Apple for Alleged Antitrust Violations

Is Apple’s “ecosystem” anti-competitive or good business?

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Congress Finally Funds the Government

The controversial funding package could put Speaker Mike Johnson’s gavel at risk.

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Fueling the Electric Vehicle Transition

A final rule from the EPA adjusts the timeline for the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles.

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Niger Orders American Exit

American officials scramble to avoid the ouster of U.S. forces from the junta-led West African country.

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