The Morning Dispatch

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Congress Moves to Expand the Child Tax Credit

The bipartisan sponsors hope to pass the measure before tax season.

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Trump Wins Iowa, as Expected

Trump cruises to victory as his two remaining opponents try to claim momentum.

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Hitting the Houthis at Home

After months of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

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Taiwan Votes. China is Watching.

Cross-strait relations aren’t directly on the ballot, but the One China policy looms large.

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Four Days to Iowa: a Town Hall, a Debate, and an Exit

Last night was a big night for the GOP. Maybe.

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The War in Gaza: Phase Three

Israeli officials announce a new strategy of precision strikes aimed at Hamas leadership.

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Another Year, Another Congressional Funding Deal

A tentative compromise to keep the government running comes down to the wire.

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One Short Week ‘Til the Iowa Caucuses

The leading GOP contenders barnstorm the Hawkeye State.

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Iran’s Complicated Web of Terror

As regional tensions escalate, Israel and the U.S. focus on Tehran.

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The Copyright Expiration Free-for-All

A look at the legal oddity known as Public Domain Day.

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Jimmy Lai’s Trial Spotlights Beijing’s Reach

The pro-democracy advocate faces national security charges in Hong Kong.

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The Dispatch’s Best of 2023

The culture and content we enjoyed the most this year.

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New Year, New Economic Forecast

Economists and everyday Americans try to make heads or tails of the economy.

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An End-of-Year Migrant Surge

Border crossings continue to reach record levels while Washington struggles to address the crisis.

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Dispatch writers share their favorite holiday traditions.

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Colorado Kicks Trump Off the Ballot

The controversial decision held that the 14th Amendment renders the former president ineligible to run for reelection.

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