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Top Democrats reckon with Biden’s reemergence as party looks to move past 2024 election

By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Prominent Democrats – from congressional leaders to potential 2028 presidential contenders – are grappling with revived questions about former President Joe Biden and the party’s handling of the 2024 election. The reemergence of the 82-year-old Biden – fueled by the former president’s own appearances in addition to revelations in

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American flags are seen during a protest outside the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship as the court hears arguments over the order in Washington

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions

By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday seemed open to lifting a series of nationwide orders blocking President Donald Trump from enforcing his birthright citizenship policy, even as several of the justices wrestled with the practical implications of allowing the government to deny citizenship to people

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People hold signs and Palestinian flags as they protest the arrest of former Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil in Seattle

Exclusive: DHS civil rights office opened investigation into Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest days before office was dissolved

By Priscilla Alvarez and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s oversight arm opened an investigation into the controversial arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil only days before officials working for that office were placed on administrative leave, according to a whistleblower disclosure exclusively obtained by CNN. It’s an example, according to

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President Donald Trump listens to questions as he speaks to members of the press on Air Force One while flying over Saudi Arabia on his way to Qatar on May 14.

White House officials say Trump won’t attend Ukraine-Russia talks, ending speculation sparked by president’s remarks

CNN By Jeff Zeleny, Betsy Klein and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Doha, Qatar (CNN) — No, President Donald Trump is not going to Turkey to personally mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks. For days, Trump repeatedly stirred speculation that he might upend his Middle East travel schedule – one his team meticulously crafted for weeks — to join

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