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The End of a Presidential Launchpad

Democrats stripped Iowa of its first-in-the-nation status.

Trump Embraces Extremism as He Seeks to Reclaim Presidency

As he gets his presidential campaign underway, Donald J. Trump has aligned himself with forces that used to be outside the mainstream of American politics.

Trump’s Far-right Embrace

Why it’s important to know more about Nick Fuentes.

To the Moon

NASA is on a return mission.

President Biden Turns 80, Making Him the First Octogenarian in the Oval Office

The president’s milestone birthday has brought new attention to the gerontocracy that has led both parties for years and raised questions about when a new...

Trump Inquiries Remain Politically Charged, Despite Special Counsel

The appointment of an independent investigator is meant to address the perception of conflict of interest. But the system no longer seems adequate in this...

Trump’s Precarious Moment

He’s expected to announce his third White House run at a time when he is politically vulnerable.

An Emboldened Biden Weighs Whether to Run for President Again in 2024

The president feels buoyant after the better-than-expected midterms. But as he nears his 80th birthday, he confronts a decision on whether to run in 2024...

Top U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist

Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made the case that the Ukrainians should try to cement their gains...

For Biden, Beating the Odds but Facing a New Challenge

President Biden appeared to have the best midterms of any president in 20 years, avoiding the “shellacking” his predecessors endured. But even a narrow Republican...
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