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The Most Perfect Coincidence in American History

T wo hundred years ago, on July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died within hours of each other. Today, this is usually recalled, when it’s recalled at all, as trivia.

Why it matters: T wo hundred years ago, on July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died within hours of each other. Today, this is usually recalled, when it’s recalled at all, as trivia.

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House Republicans Move to Repeal the 17th Amendment — Shifting Senate Power Back to State Elites

Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by...

Why it matters: Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by...

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European Conservatives Bring Unity Message To US: Ukraine Matters. Iran Does, Too

As NATO leaders prepare to gather for next week's summit, a group of senior European conservative lawmakers visited Washington with a message they hope will resonate inside the Trump administration: Support for Ukraine...

Why it matters: As NATO leaders prepare to gather for next week's summit, a group of senior European conservative lawmakers visited Washington with a message they hope will resonate inside the Trump administration: Support for Ukraine...

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America’s Greatest Strength

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success.

Why it matters: As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success.

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It Wasn’t Just the Founders

Who is responsible for American independence? The most common answer invokes a short list of familiar names: Washington, Jefferson, Adams.

Why it matters: Who is responsible for American independence? The most common answer invokes a short list of familiar names: Washington, Jefferson, Adams.

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Tucker Carlson floats idea of new political party in the US in interview

Former Fox News host further said he doesn’t ‘want to be a candidate’ for president and aired frustration with Trump Tucker Carlson, the rightwing broadcaster, wants to help build a new political party in the United...

Why it matters: Former Fox News host further said he doesn’t ‘want to be a candidate’ for president and aired frustration with Trump Tucker Carlson, the rightwing broadcaster, wants to help build a new political party in the United...

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China’s reach and regional fault lines: reading seven Latin America relations items

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1.

Why it matters: We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1.

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What Would Mark Twain Think of America at 250?

So what would Mark Twain—a man never at a loss for opinions—make of America on the 250th anniversary of its birth? He wouldn’t be surprised to be asked, or bashful about answering.

Why it matters: So what would Mark Twain—a man never at a loss for opinions—make of America on the 250th anniversary of its birth? He wouldn’t be surprised to be asked, or bashful about answering.

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Democratic socialists turn local momentum into primary leverage from New York to Colorado

Surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism reshape debate on how campaigning movement governs in office Inside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned underground event venue, local leaders of the Democratic Socialists...

Why it matters: Surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism reshape debate on how campaigning movement governs in office Inside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned underground event venue, local leaders of the Democratic Socialists...

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Arizona GOP attorney general primary: a contest over electability that reshapes institutional leverage

The two Republicans seeking the party’s nomination in this year’s Arizona Attorney General’s race are engaged in a heated primary battle focused on who has the experience to defeat incumbent Democrat...

Why it matters: The two Republicans seeking the party’s nomination in this year’s Arizona Attorney General’s race are engaged in a heated primary battle focused on who has the experience to defeat incumbent Democrat...

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Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.

Why it matters: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.

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Why Netanyahu won't publicly challenge Trump on Iran — and who benefits

News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...

Why it matters: News editor Ben Sales reviews PM's status during 2015 Iran deal and now, Israel-opposition as a unifying factor in NYC primaries, and new details about the 1976 raid on Entebbe The post Daily Briefing June 30: Why...

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Is the Chinese dream replacing the American dream?

For much of the 20th century, the “American dream” was perhaps the most successful export in human history. It reached far beyond American borders.

Why it matters: For much of the 20th century, the “American dream” was perhaps the most successful export in human history. It reached far beyond American borders.

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McAuliffe family bid turns Virginia primary into a test of political power

Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...

Why it matters: Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...

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Jamie Dimon presses Trump on tariffs in a shareholder letter

Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...

Why it matters: Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...

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