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How Kevin McCarthy 'dug his own grave' in his failed bid to remain House speaker
The Explainer McCarthy's speakership did not have to collapse in such a dramatic fashion
By Peter Weber Published
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'Do right by Haiti'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Kevin McCarthy says he won't run for House speaker again after historic ouster
Speed Read McCarthy became the first speaker ever removed by his House colleagues, and he leaves no obvious successor
By Peter Weber Published
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Just what has Biden accomplished anyway?
In Depth Polling suggests Americans increasingly see the Biden administration as a do-nothing dud. Are they right?
By Rafi Schwartz Last updated
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'The FTC has lost its way'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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Debating the 'book ban-demic'
Talking Point Banned Books Week comes at tender time for libraries. Conservatives are skeptical.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Why did Trump bother showing up at his New York fraud trial?
Today's Big Question There may be more than just ego at play in Trump’s New York fraud trial appearance
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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What to expect from the nationwide emergency alert system test
The Explainer The US government is testing the system's abilities with an alert to all cell phones, TVs and radio stations
By Theara Coleman Published
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The Tory tribes vying for influence at this year's party conference
The Explainer From free-market ultras to culture warriors, the party's electoral coalition is starting to fracture
By The Week Staff Published
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Nuclear drills: Putin urged to test atomic bomb
Speed Reads Russian rescue workers practise evacuating citizens as nuclear expert urges 'show of force'
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The truth behind Donald Trump's net worth
Under the Radar How much money does the billionaire ex-president actually have?
By Rafi Schwartz Last updated
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The Indigenous referendum splitting the Australian public
The Explainer The referendum would form a federal body of Aboriginal people in Australia
By Justin Klawans Published
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Who is Laphonza Butler, California's new senator and champion of labor?
Why Everyone's Talking About Butler has served as the president of pro-choice advocacy group EMILY's List
By Justin Klawans Published
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