The Morning Dispatch

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The East Palestine Blame Game

Plus: U.S.-Taiwan ties grow stronger.

Israeli Judicial Reforms Advance Over Vocal Opposition

Plus: Should we be concerned about China buying up American farmland?

SCOTUS Hears Section 230 Challenge

Where will the Court land on what's been described as the statutory pillar of the modern internet?

What Does ‘As Long as It Takes’ Mean?

Plus: What the latest Dominion filing says about Fox News’ relationship with its viewers.

Happy Presidents’ Day

The weekend’s news, plus excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address.

The Non-Trump GOP Presidential Primary Gets Going

Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Ron DeSantis—oh my!

DeSantis’ Disney Dispute, One Year Later

The proposal to strip Disney World of its special governing status was finally released. Is it everything Florida’s governor promised?

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?

The COVID-19 National Emergency Finally Set to End

What changes can you expect come May 11?

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.