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The vote comes amid deep economic and popular discontent, heavy Western sanctions, mounting tensions with the U.S., and ramped-up Iranian nuclear enrichment.

Iran's upcoming snap elections: A battle of anti-western hardliners - DC JOLT The vote comes amid deep economic and popular discontent, heavy Western sanctions, mounting tensions with the U.S., and ramped-up Iranian nuclear enrichment.

Some of Hollywood's brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate.

Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala - DC JOLT Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate.

From the urban and rural divide to the partisan gulf, from religious groups to warring factions on campuses, organizations and funders are cropping up with hope for common ground.

Is the Partisan Divide Too Big to Be Bridged? - DC JOLT From the urban and rural divide to the partisan gulf, from religious groups to warring factions on campuses, organizations and funders are cropping up with hope for common ground.

An emerging coalition that views Donald J. Trump’s agenda as a threat to democracy is laying the groundwork to push back if he wins in November, taking extraordinary pre-emptive actions.

The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started - DC JOLT An emerging coalition that views Donald J. Trump’s agenda as a threat to democracy is laying the groundwork to push back if he wins in November, taking extraordinary pre-emptive actions.

We fact-checked claims about migrants and border security from both presidential candidates.

Assessing Trump’s and Biden’s Claims About Immigration and Border Security - DC JOLT We fact-checked claims about migrants and border security from both presidential candidates.

Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI - DC JOLT Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.

Once unthinkable, the accord allowed President Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term in office.

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal - DC JOLT Once unthinkable, the accord allowed President Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term in office.

Republicans’ latest efforts capitalize on the issue’s prominence in the 2024 election. But the fate of their proposals is still being litigated.

G.O.P.-Led States, Claiming ‘Invasion,’ Push to Expand Power to Curb Immigration - DC JOLT Republicans’ latest efforts capitalize on the issue’s prominence in the 2024 election. But the fate of their proposals is still being litigated.

Bob Bauer, the personal attorney for President Biden and former White House counsel for President Barack Obama, is now wrestling with the win-at-all-costs nature of American politics.

How a ‘Committed Partisan Warrior’ Came to Rethink the Political Wars - DC JOLT Bob Bauer, the personal attorney for President Biden and former White House counsel for President Barack Obama, is now wrestling with the win-at-all-costs nature of American politics.

With Donald Trump’s rampage at the first 2020 debate still fresh in the memories of both campaigns and the moderators, the candidates are preparing in sharply different ways.

Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate (With Muted Mics) - DC JOLT With Donald Trump’s rampage at the first 2020 debate still fresh in the memories of both campaigns and the moderators, the candidates are preparing in sharply different ways.

The Biden campaign said it raised at least $28 million on Saturday, at a fund-raiser in Los Angeles, where entertainers, Barack Obama and even Jill Biden assailed Donald J. Trump.

At Biden Fund-Raiser, Hollywood and Democrats Let the Trump Attacks Fly - DC JOLT The Biden campaign said it raised at least $28 million on Saturday, at a fund-raiser in Los Angeles, where entertainers, Barack Obama and even Jill Biden assailed Donald J. Trump.

Trump offered scant details on how he would reduce taxes and cut back on business regulations, according to two people in the room.

CEOs at Trump meeting: Ex-president ‘meandering’ and ‘doesn't know what he's talking about’ - DC JOLT Trump offered scant details on how he would reduce taxes and cut back on business regulations, according to two people in the room.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.

Infowars host Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold to help pay Sandy Hook debt, judge rules - DC JOLT Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.

The Justice Department's decision not to prosecute its own leader was expected after Biden's assertion of executive privilege. DOJ has declined similar prosecutions in the past.

DOJ won't prosecute Merrick Garland after House GOP held him in contempt over Biden tapes - DC JOLT The Justice Department’s decision not to prosecute its own leader was expected after Biden’s assertion of executive privilege. DOJ has declined similar prosecutions in the past.

The ruling will allow the conspiracy theorist to continue broadcasting on Infowars, while the Sandy Hook families pursue payment of $1.4 billion in defamation damages.

Judge Orders Sale of Alex Jones’s Personal Assets but Keeps Infowars in Business - DC JOLT The ruling will allow the conspiracy theorist to continue broadcasting on Infowars, while the Sandy Hook families pursue payment of $1.4 billion in defamation damages.

Russian President Vladimir Putin set out the requirements for Moscow to start peace talks with Ukraine, more than two years after its full-fledged invasion.

Russia's Putin sets out conditions for peace talks with Ukraine - DC JOLT Russian President Vladimir Putin set out the requirements for Moscow to start peace talks with Ukraine, more than two years after its full-fledged invasion.

In a new book, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci recounts a career advising seven presidents. The chapter about Donald J. Trump is titled “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.”

Fauci Speaks His Mind on Trump’s Rages and Their ‘Complicated’ Relationship - DC JOLT In a new book, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci recounts a career advising seven presidents. The chapter about Donald J. Trump is titled “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.”

As he vies to become the oldest person to be elected president of the United States, former President Donald J. Trump said this birthday was one he wanted to ignore.

It’s Donald Trump’s 78th Birthday. He Isn’t Happy About It. - DC JOLT As he vies to become the oldest person to be elected president of the United States, former President Donald J. Trump said this birthday was one he wanted to ignore.

The devices allow semiautomatic guns to fire more rapidly. They were banned after one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history, at a Las Vegas concert in 2017.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks - DC JOLT The devices allow semiautomatic guns to fire more rapidly. They were banned after one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history, at a Las Vegas concert in 2017.

The Republican National Convention, where the party will officially nominate Trump as its presidential candidate, is set to take place in Milwaukee in July.

Trump allies scramble to explain after he calls Republican National Convention host Milwaukee a 'horrible' city - DC JOLT The Republican National Convention, where the party will officially nominate Trump as its presidential candidate, is set to take place in Milwaukee in July.

President Biden reached a deal with G7 leaders in Italy to provide a $50 billion Ukraine loan backed by frozen Russian assets.

Yellen: More Ukraine aid can be backed by frozen Russian assets after initial $50 billion loan - DC JOLT President Biden reached a deal with G7 leaders in Italy to provide a $50 billion Ukraine loan backed by frozen Russian assets.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence has come under fire for accepting years of luxury gifts and private jet rides.

Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed trips paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, Senate committee chair says - DC JOLT Supreme Court Justice Clarence has come under fire for accepting years of luxury gifts and private jet rides.

What Trump told CEOs in their private meeting

What Trump told CEOs in their private meeting - DC JOLT What Trump told CEOs in their private meeting

The longtime movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg always sought scary villains for his films. Now he has found what he considers a real-life one in Donald J. Trump.

A Hollywood Heavyweight Is Biden’s Secret Weapon Against Trump - DC JOLT The longtime movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg always sought scary villains for his films. Now he has found what he considers a real-life one in Donald J. Trump.

G.O.P. leaders are publicly calling for Democrats to be prosecuted in retribution for Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Jonathan Swan reports on how the verdict is fueling anger and vengeance in the Republican Party.

Republicans Seek Retribution After Trump Conviction - DC JOLT G.O.P. leaders are publicly calling for Democrats to be prosecuted in retribution for Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Jonathan Swan reports on how the verdict is fueling anger and vengeance in the Republican Party.

A congressional committee released documents showing that Justice Clarence Thomas had not disclosed three private jet trips paid for by the Texas billionaire Harlan Crow.

Thomas Took Additional Trips on Harlan Crow’s Private Jet, Documents Show - DC JOLT A congressional committee released documents showing that Justice Clarence Thomas had not disclosed three private jet trips paid for by the Texas billionaire Harlan Crow.

“I said I’d abide by the jury decision,” the president said. “I will do that.”

Biden Says He Won’t Commute Son’s Sentence on Gun Charges - DC JOLT “I said I’d abide by the jury decision,” the president said. “I will do that.”

In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.

‘Oversight After Dark’: Lawmakers Hurl Insults at Session - DC JOLT In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more.

Veteran Republican and Democratic strategists offered their advice for the presidential candidates’ goals during their two planned debates, in June and September.

How Biden and Trump Might Try to Win Their Debates - DC JOLT Veteran Republican and Democratic strategists offered their advice for the presidential candidates’ goals during their two planned debates, in June and September.

Russian forces on Friday continued to attack Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, according to its regional governor.

Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine’s Kharkiv hit by drones during longest air raid alert of the war; Putin praises Russia-China cooperation - DC JOLT Russian forces on Friday continued to attack Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, according to its regional governor.