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Donald Trump's Rosh Hashanah message to 'liberal Jews' reignites antisemitism debate
Was targeting his critics who 'voted to destroy America & Israel' the right way to mark the High Holidays?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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US-Iran prisoner swap: has Biden given in to blackmail?
Republicans condemn $6bn deal but it could help de-escalate rising tensions
By The Week Staff Published
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Russia and Ukraine face off in The Hague over genocide case
Kyiv is hoping court will rule Russia's actions illegal but Moscow wants the case dismissed
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Indigenous Voice referendum: is this Australia's 'Brexit moment'?
The referendum on Indigenous rights may be a moment of reckoning for the 'open wounds of nationhood'
By Rebekah Evans Published
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How the end of expanded child tax credits led to a spike in child poverty
The number of children living in poverty in the US doubled, and critics say it was avoidable
By Theara Coleman Published
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What might a post-Mitch McConnell GOP look like?
Here's what to watch for as questions about the longtime Senate leader swirl.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Why the Libya floods are a human-made disaster
A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Boebert denied vaping before 'Beetlejuice' ejection, but the video shows otherwise
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said she was asked to leave for having too much fun, not breaking the rules. Roll the tape!
By Peter Weber Published
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Hunter Biden hit with federal indictment
A Delaware grand jury has indicted Hunter Biden for three counts of gun-related crimes
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Is Mitt Romney's retirement the end of a Republican era?
Without the Utah senator, the GOP center might not hold
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Conservatives target George W. Bush's AIDS-fighting program
A successful program that previously had bipartisan support is in the crosshairs, worrying public health advocates
By Joel Mathis Published
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Mitt Romney won't run for re-election in 2024, citing age and GOP cynicism
Romney's Senate career will be one-and-done, but he isn't going into retirement quietly
By Peter Weber Published
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Would a Biden impeachment help the Democrats?
Critics say the impeachment inquiry against the US president is 'so thin you can see right through it'
By Arion McNicoll Published