Democratic states urged to pull Guard troops from Washington
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with…
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World Affairs Reporter
Liam Chen covers geopolitics, diplomacy and global development, with a focus on making complex international stories accessible.
Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentucky voters on his condition
Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition…
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A timeline of the Iran war and talks aimed at ending it
Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested…
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Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet
State Republicans redrew their congressional map over the summer to make five Democratic-held seats winnable, in line with the explicit…
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Results takeaways from the 2026 Texas and North Carolina primaries
The first primaries of the year weren’t short on drama. Much of it centered around Tuesday night’s marquee races, the primaries for the…
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Mamdani proves his power and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries. The victories highlight the…
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How $125 million was spent in key Illinois primary races
Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are…
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Activist questions Pentagon deal with Scouting America
A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in…
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Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront
Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year. A federal appeals court…
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