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The Suspension of a Government and the Question of Legitimacy
Pakistan’s president declares emergency and suspends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s government, led by Imran Khan’s party, ahead of a planned march on Islamabad.
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Two Exercises of Power, One Election Calendar
Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms as an ICE shooting in New York renews scrutiny of federal enforcement operations.
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When the Machinery of Death Fails, a Nation Reckons
Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike and a South Carolina firing squad case have renewed national debate over capital punishment methods and their reliability.
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The Embrace That Once Came Easily Now Carries a Cost
Republican candidates across the country are distancing themselves from Trump in debates, reflecting voter frustration over inflation and the Iran war as midterms approach.
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When a Monument Meets the Machinery of Environmental Law
Arlington County sued to block Trump's planned 250-foot Triumphal Arch, arguing the National Park Service bypassed required environmental review and ignored impacts on traffic, safety, and historic sightlines.
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When a Candidate Disappears, the Campaign Becomes a Question
James Talarico's two-week absence from the Texas Senate campaign trail, attributed to the flu, sparked speculation from Republicans and concern from his own volunteers.
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In a Close Race, Both Candidates Believe the Other's Record Is the Question
PolitiFact and Bangor Daily News fact-checked claims from the Collins-Jackson debate on abortion, electric rates, Iran votes, and ICE funding, finding inaccuracies from both candidates.
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A Small Step at the Pump, and the Question of What Comes Next
Gov. Josh Stein signed a law suspending North Carolina's 41-cent gas tax through November 30, aiming to lower prices at the pump as fuel costs remain high.
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When the Camera Arrives After the Gunfire, It Captures What Remains
NYPD body camera footage shows officers rushing Oscar Bergal to a hospital after an ICE agent shot him in Marble Hill, as DHS defends the operation and protests erupt.
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When Sanctions Meet the Price at the Pump, Priorities Shift
Trump announced a deal with Putin to release Russian diesel into global markets, suspending sanctions as U.S. diesel prices hit record highs ahead of midterms.
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When the State Proposes a Public Spectacle, a Vice President Pauses
Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on the Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution, saying he won't watch it as criticism mounts from both parties.
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A Donor Looks Behind the Curtain and Does Not Like What He Sees
GOP donor Eric Deters criticized Trump's sons and Jared Kushner over their financial dealings amid a scandal involving Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle's alleged $100,000 payment request.
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A Candidate Speaks What Was Meant to Silence Her
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped while fixing a campaign sign and believes the attack may have been politically motivated; police are investigating.
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From Apartheid's Shadow to Oslo's Light, a Jurist's Journey
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief and international jurist, won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong efforts to promote international law and justice.
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A Committee Divided Speaks Past Itself, and the Work Waits
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley defended his oversight record and rejected Democratic demands for an apology over the treatment of former special counsel Jack Smith at a recent hearing.
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A Warrant Withdrawn, and a Question of What the State Can Know
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant for William Thompson, 74, days before his scheduled execution amid concerns the inmate suffers from dementia and cannot understand his punishment.
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A Stranger on the Lawn, and a Family's Fear Before Dawn
A 72-year-old Fresno homeowner shot an off-duty ICE agent found sleeping on his lawn after the agent allegedly assaulted him and his daughter; the homeowner faces no charges.
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When the President’s Own Words Become the Government’s Worst Evidence
In a hearing over Trump’s ban on three news outlets from the White House, the president’s own public statements undermined the Justice Department’s defense of the policy.
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The Constitution Places the Power to Decide Who Votes, and a Judge Agrees
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department’s policy of collecting state voter rolls and cross-checking them against an immigration database was unlawful, violating privacy laws and risking disenfranchisement.
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When the Tax Is Removed, the Regulation Cannot Stand
The Justice Department will no longer enforce NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and similar firearms after a court ruled the regulations can’t stand without the tax that supported them.
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A City Pauses as the Motorcade Arrives, and Ordinary Rhythms Wait
President Trump's Friday visit to Syracuse will bring rolling road closures, a no-fly zone, and protests, with police declining to release specific street closure details.
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When Encouragement Arrives Without Resources, a Coalition Speaks
Latino Democratic leaders clash with DGA Chair Andy Beshear over insufficient investment in Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, raising questions about the party's Latino outreach.
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Bettel Condemns U.S. Sanctions on ICC, Calls for a United European Response
Luxembourg’s foreign minister says Europe must defend international law and hopes EU foreign ministers will adopt a strong, unified position.
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France’s Envoy Says Carney Is Admired for Facing “Extremely Radical” U.S. Demands
French Ambassador Hélène Farnaud-Defromont praised Carney’s calm, determined approach and urged Canada and Europe to strengthen strategic ties quickly.
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