The Morning Dispatch

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Dueling Documents Cases

The discovery of the sensitive Obama-era documents in Joe Biden’s private office could complicate efforts to indict his predecessor.

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Understanding Biden’s Big Immigration Plan

The administration seeks to bring order to the chaotic influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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The House Speaker Battle’s Dramatic Conclusion

After 15 ballots and multiple rumored concessions, Kevin McCarthy wins the speakership.

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An Orthodox Christmas Truce in Ukraine?

Ukrainian and Western officials doubt the sincerity of Putin’s declaration of a temporary ceasefire.

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Weight-Loss Researchers Make a Breakthrough

Plus: After six rounds of voting in the House, the speakership remains in limbo.

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The House Speaker Soap Opera Grinds On

Three votes in, GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy doesn't have the votes—nor does anybody else.

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Crunch Time for Kevin McCarthy

As the House prepares to elect its new speaker today, obstacles remain for the GOP leader.

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The Dispatch’s Best of 2022

The movies, TV shows, books, and music we enjoyed this year.

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Taliban Continues Clampdown on Afghan Women’s Rights

'Imagine how frustrating it would be for a bird with no wings who wants to fly.'

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The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

U.S. policymakers are getting more assertive in their efforts to rein in the Chinese social media platform.

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Title 42 In Limbo

Border communities brace for impact as the Supreme Court prepares to decide whether to end the pandemic-era immigration restriction.

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Merry Christmas From The Dispatch

Our writers share their holiday traditions.

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Zelensky’s Historic Address

Ukraine's president visits Washington as Congress scrambles to finalize its budget for 2023.

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Mexico Advances Controversial Election Reforms

Critics warn the changes will undermine Mexico’s democracy.

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The January 6th Committee’s Last Hurrah

In a final public hearing, lawmakers made the case for criminal charges against Donald Trump.

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Kevin McCarthy’s Moment of Truth

With the ballot just weeks away, the House minority leader is still battling to become Speaker.

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