The Morning Dispatch

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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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Beijing Braces for a COVID Wave

As China reopens, the government downplays the danger of a major surge in infections.

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Fed Keeps Foot On Rate-Hike Pedal

‘We want strong wage increases. We just want them to be at a level that’s consistent with 2 percent inflation.’

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A Nuclear Fusion Feat

Scientists make a breakthrough in their efforts to harness nuclear fusion energy.

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Haiti on the Brink

Rocked by unrest since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Haiti has requested foreign military intervention to quell gang violence and public protests against the government.

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Trump 2024’s Terrible Start

The former president’s fledgling campaign sees a parade of setbacks.

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The Basketball Star and the Arms Dealer Walk Free

But some worry that the circumstances of the swap may embolden bad actors to take more U.S. hostages in the future.

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