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Jan. 6 panel zeroes in on Trump’s ‘clarion call’ to extremists
Tuesday's public hearing will focus on the convergences between the former president, his allies and the far-right groups that incited violence at the Capitol.
Trump rally ups the stakes in proxy fight with Arizona governor
The former president and Gov. Doug Ducey have endorsed rival candidates to be the state's next governor.
988 set for quiet launch in light of state, federal concerns about crisis call spike
States say they are ready for the launch but long-term funding remains an open question.
RECENTLY DEM, COULD FLIP
Hidalgo County, TX
A border county where the GOP is courting Latinos.
Clark County, NV
The hub for Nevada politics.
Wake County, NC
Where unaffiliated voters reign.
RECENTLY GOP, COULD FLIP
Johnson County, KS
Democrats' best hope in Kansas.
Luzerne County, PA
A typical Rust Belt county that's turned on Dems.
Kent County, MI
A hometown for GOP stars where Dems are gaining ground.
TRUE TOSS-UPS
Adams County, CO
Where a key House race will be decided.
Gwinnett County, GA
The battleground that drove Georgia's red-to-blue shift.
Dakota County, MN
A county essentially split down the middle.
July 12, 2022
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West Wing Playbook
The power players, latest policy developments, and intriguing whispers percolating inside the West Wing.
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CULTURE CLUB
The New Trump Documentary Shows Us Exactly What He’s So Good At
There are no unguarded moments in the new Trump documentary from Alex Holder. But that lack of candor is its own insight.
Letter from South Bend
How Abortion Is Sundering Amy Coney Barrett’s Hometown
South Bend, Indiana, is a blue city home to a conservative Catholic University. And both sides are taking their former neighbor’s vote on Dobbs very personally.
Politics
Opinion | If Tucker Runs in 2024, Here’s Who the Democrats Need
Jon Stewart is a better fit than most politicians for what modern politics has become.
The Friday Read
‘This Is Disgusting’: An Insider’s Account on the Fall of Cuomo
Kissing montages, Chris Cuomo’s interventions and the futile effort to save “Bad Andrew” from himself.
Foreign Affairs
Opinion | Take the Deal: Brittney Griner in Exchange for the ‘Merchant of Death’
Viktor Bout is responsible for unspeakable atrocities. But at this point, it’s not worth keeping him imprisoned if Biden can secure an innocent’s freedom.
Foreign Affairs
Opinion | Boris Johnson’s Grip on Power Was Always Weaker than Trump’s
The scandal-plagued British prime minister never secured total control over his party.
Politics
Opinion | Liberals Should Welcome Ron DeSantis’ Rise
If Trump is a unique threat to democracy, they should be happy to see a GOP alternative who could replace him.
Column | Altitude
Liz Cheney Wins the GOP’s Manhood Contest
Josh Hawley says real men value courage. Not many in Trump’s party clear the bar.
The Big Idea
He Was Dismissed as a Conservative Kook. Now the Supreme Court Is Embracing His Blueprint.
To really understand the GOP’s hard-right turn, look to L. Brent Bozell Jr.
Department of the Future
Why Bitcoin ATMs are Vexing Rulemakers
Regulators are worrying about who’s using the kiosks, and why — but national oversight is a patchwork at best.
Law And Order
Opinion | Bombshell Jan. 6 Testimony Could Hurt a Justice Department Prosecution
And DOJ only has itself to blame.
Book Club
From Chelsea Clinton to David Petraeus, Here’s What Politicos Are Reading This Summer
Top novelists, generals, politicians and more recommend their summer reads.
Republicans are poised to win the House and Senate. Welcome to our Election Forecast.
We rated every race in play in the midterms. Here’s who we think will win.
House GOP marches into deeper blue terrain as Dem prospects fade
With just four months until the midterms, Democrats were already on the defensive in at least 30 highly competitive districts.
The RNC is promoting Trump and his business, raising fresh concerns about its neutrality
These are uncharted waters for the committee. And some in the party don’t think it’s charting them well so far.
Meet the key players in the next Jan. 6 hearings
The next public hearings on the Capitol riot will focus on extremist groups who incited Jan. 6 violence and Trump's hours of inaction during the riot. Here's who you should know.
Biden’s abortion response curbed by fears of another Supreme Court showdown
The potential impact of the high court has left the White House feeling restricted by what post-Roe actions it can take.
STATES
Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed?
“That doesn’t legalize marijuana?” Republican Sen. Jim Abeler asked after state lawmakers OK’d products with hemp-derived THC.
‘Stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened’: Biden mourns Japan’s Abe after assassination
“The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief,” the president said.
Americans scramble for abortions in states that have banned it
New avenues are emerging, but logistical hassles are everywhere
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