Latest articles by Rafi Schwartz
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
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Where do Republicans go from here?
Today's Big Question The acrimonious removal of Kevin McCarthy is a sign of choppy waters ahead for the GOP
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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?
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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
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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?
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What is Rep. Matt Gaetz's endgame?
Today's Big Question The MAGA congressman loves to sow chaos, but there might be more to his latest moves than just disruption.
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Why is the government on the brink of a shutdown?
Today's Big Question GOP infighting is bringing the country to a standstill, but even Republicans aren't entirely sure why
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Is Donald Trump finished in New York?
Today's Big Question How the former president's fraud ruling could ruin him in the city that made him famous
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Is Sen. Bob Menendez's refusal to resign intransigence or smart politics?
Today's Big Question The indicted New Jersey Democrat is standing firm amidst calls to step down
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Sen. Bob Menendez charged with federal corruption, bribery
The longtime New Jersey Democrat finds himself in another round of legal peril
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Why some critics are so horrified by Alabama's new execution method
The Explainer State officials have petitioned to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith with a largely untested method of killing
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Why is Canada's assassination allegation against India more destabilizing than it seems?
Today's Big Question Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death has sent shockwaves across the world
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The states of statewide gerrymandering in 2023
In Depth Two extreme examples to watch ahead of the upcoming elections
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Should cognitive testing be a presidential prerequisite?
Today's Big Question A growing chorus of pundits and candidates are pushing mental fitness challenges as a campaign necessity
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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Cop City protesters hit with RICO charges: justice served or a chilling overreach?
Fulton County's sweeping charges against dozens of activists could set a dangerous precedent for future protests
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Is Biden's whirlwind Vietnam trip a warning to China?
Today's Big Question Emphasizing 'growth and stability,' the president keeps an eye on Hanoi's neighbor to the north
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Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder for Eddie Irizarry shooting
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Is Elon Musk too powerful?
Today's Big Question When one tech billionaire can stop an entire army on the other side of the globe, the risks might outweigh the rewards
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Is Google's looming monopoly trial a watershed moment for Big Tech?
Today's Big Question The federal government's first major antitrust action in decades could set a major precedent for internet giants
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Donald Trump's biggest legal threats
In Depth It's not just Jack Smith's indictments — the former president is facing a host of separate challenges from around the country
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