The Morning Dispatch
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A Chemical Train Derailment in Ohio
Government officials say it’s safe for residents of East Palestine to return home, but risks remain.
The United States’ Terrestrial Weekend
Why has the military suddenly begun shooting down unidentified flying objects?
Entitlements Under Attack?
Lawmakers struggle to come up with a plan to rein in spending without cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
Death Toll Still Rising in Turkey, Syria
Plus: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares a state of emergency and rescue teams head to the region.
Biden’s SOTU Shot at Bipartisanship
The economy was the star of Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
Balloon-gate Takes Flight
China’s inflatable espionage device has been shot down, but plenty of unanswered questions remain.
A Blazing Jobs Report in an Odd Economic Moment
Unemployment just hit its lowest level in more than half a century.
Ron DeSantis Bests College Board
The College Board revised its African American Studies course after pushback spearheaded by the Florida governor.
Emmanuel Macron’s Pension Problem
Workers are taking to the streets by the millions to oppose a plan to raise France’s retirement age.
The FBI Eyes One of Its Own
Prosecutors allege former counterintelligence agent Charles McGonigal took large sums of money from foreign nationals.
Tyre Nichols’ Death Renews Calls for Police Reform
As new details of the violent arrest emerge, lawmakers weigh what can be done at the federal level.
Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption
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‘When Everything is Classified, Nothing is Classified’
Recent document security breaches bring attention to America’s over-classification problem.
The Turkish Roadblock to an Expanded NATO
Sweden and Finland still want to join the alliance, but Turkey stands squarely in the way.
Ticketmaster Faces the Music
Senators accused the ticket giant and its owner, Live Nation, of monopolistic practices.