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Takeaways from AP’s report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election

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Takeaways from AP’s report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election

House Republicans release report blaming Biden for disastrous end to US war in Afghanistan

House Republicans release report blaming Biden for disastrous end to US war in Afghanistan

Today on the Hill: The latest developments on Capitol Hill

Today on the Hill: The latest developments on Capitol Hill

Congress returns — and so does political drama over avoiding a government shutdown

Congress returns — and so does political drama over avoiding a government shutdown

Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs

Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs

What the Trump-Clinton debate might tell us about Tuesday’s match with Harris

What the Trump-Clinton debate might tell us about Tuesday’s match with Harris

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What the Trump-Clinton debates might tell us about Tuesday’s match with Harris

What the Trump-Clinton debates might tell us about Tuesday’s match with Harris

Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters

Harris turns to her favorite foods in effort to show a more private side and connect with voters

Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military

Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military

Algeria’s president joins opponents in claiming election irregularities after being named the winner

Algeria’s president joins opponents in claiming election irregularities after being named the winner

President Tebboune and his challengers jointly accuse Algeria’s election authority of discrepancies in reported results

President Tebboune and his challengers jointly accuse Algeria’s election authority of discrepancies in reported results

Greek opposition leader is ousted by his Syriza party

Greek opposition leader is ousted by his Syriza party

Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Opposition candidate burst into Venezuelan politics just months before being chased into exile

Opposition candidate burst into Venezuelan politics just months before being chased into exile

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been named the winner of Algeria’s presidential election, granting him a second-term

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been named the winner of Algeria’s presidential election, granting him a second-term

Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday’s debate with Trump

Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday’s debate with Trump

Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate

Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate

The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective

The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective

A new Virginia governor candidate answers one question, but raises another

A new Virginia governor candidate answers one question, but raises another

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected

Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected

US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say

US believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, AP sources say

Algeria’s 78-year-old president is expected to breeze to a second term in election

Algeria’s 78-year-old president is expected to breeze to a second term in election

Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows

Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows

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