Fentanyl’s toll has this Republican reaching out to Democrats
Michael McCaul’s family has felt the pain of the drug overdose crisis first hand
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The real story on Europe’s transgender debate
Europeans are reconsidering standards of care, but aren’t nearly as hostile to treatment as many Republicans in the U.S.
Pharmacies begin dispensing abortion pills
A handful of pharmacies are offering the pills 10 months after the Biden administration allowed them to do so.
Why health care experts are so concerned about fishing boats
The slew of cases has alarmed legal experts, patient advocates and former health officials from both parties who say the consequences for the health care system — from drugmakers to nurses to patients — could be dire.
Dems pressure White House to change economic message
Democrats are loving the Biden economy. They’re less certain about his economic message.
Major business group, GOP blames Biden for UAW strike
The United Auto Workers announced a strike at three plants — one each at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — overnight.
Univ. of MD Prof. Shibley Telhami to President Biden: Value Palestinian Life as Well as Israeli Life
As we continue to cover Israel’s war on Gaza, we speak with Middle East scholar Shibley Telhami, who says this latest violence is likely to have a major impact on the wider region, especially if other actors like Lebanon’s Hezbollah fighters get involved in the conflict. He says U.S. President Joe Biden’s support for Israel following the Hamas attack on Saturday was understandable, but that focus must shift to finding a long-term solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sen. John Fetterman Mercilessly Mocks Republicans With Scathing 1-Liner
The Pennsylvania senator responded to “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert’s question about the awkwardness of running into lawmakers he’s taunted.
Fani Willis Blasts Jim Jordan, Again, For Wading Into Trump Case
“A charitable explanation of your correspondence is that you are ignorant of the United States and Georgia Constitutions,” she wrote.
Rep. Nancy Mace Claims Democrats Trust Jim Jordan, But Jake Tapper Is Not Convinced
The CNN anchor asked the South Carolina congresswoman to name one Democrat in Congress who supports Jordan, but she refused to show receipts.
Cenk Uygur To Challenge Biden In Democratic Primary
The progressive commentator argues that Biden will lose his bid for reelection against Donald Trump.
A Horrific New TikTok Dilemma for Parents
This week, a teenager might open up their TikTok feed and immediately be served a video about a hairbrush that promises to gently detangle the roughest of tangles. Or a clip about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s rumored romance. Or the app could show them a scene from the Israeli Supernova music festival, where on Saturday a young woman named Noa Argamani was put on the back of a motorcycle as her boyfriend was held by captors.
Hamas May Not Have a Step Two
A U.S. intelligence officer once told me that his boss would often send back his reports about Iranian terror operations with one crucial question: Why now? Why were the Iranians hatching this particular plot now, instead of last year or five years in the future? This question is good, and the answer is the beginning of any good strategic analysis. But the analyst was frustrated. Even in intelligence, it is possible to overthink things. “Why now?” he said.
Kamala Harris Is Trying to Change the Narrative
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Since taking office, Vice President Kamala Harris has struggled to communicate her vision and the nature of her role to both the press and the public.
Court Preserves California’s Large-Capacity Gun Magazine Ban For Now
Detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds are still banned in the state.
Nikki Haley Is the New Ron DeSantis
This might be Nikki Haley’s moment.Not her moment to become the Republican presidential front-runner. (Don’t be silly.) Not even her moment to nip at Donald Trump’s heels. But it could be her chance to consolidate the anti-Trump support in the GOP, and to make a solid play for the silver medal and maybe a good speaking slot at the RNC in Milwaukee next summer.
The Journalist and the Fallen Billionaire
Michael Lewis was captivated by Sam Bankman-Fried from their very first meeting—and on the evidence of Lewis’s new book, Going Infinite, his affection has not wavered in the two years since. Which is surprising, because Bankman-Fried is no longer a lauded cryptocurrency billionaire but an alleged con man, on trial for seven counts of fraud and money laundering. (He has pleaded not guilty.
Can Peace in Ukraine Be Achieved Without War? Medea Benjamin & Barbara Smith Debate
So far this year, U.S. spending on Israel, typically the largest annual recipient of U.S. military aid, has been outstripped by military aid to Ukraine, though that balance could begin to change as President Biden plans to ask Congress to approve emergency funding to support Israel’s retaliatory campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip following Saturday’s attack by Hamas militants. For more on U.S.
Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy: Israel Should Lift Siege & Call Off Plans for Ground Invasion of Gaza
From Tel Aviv, we hear from award-winning Israeli journalist and author Gideon Levy, whose recent column for Haaretz is headlined “Israel Can’t Imprison Two Million Gazans Without Paying a Cruel Price.” Levy discusses the reaction within Israeli society toward Hamas’s unexpected attack and condemns the Netanyahu government for only mobilizing for further warfare rather than providing effective assistance to victims.
Mustafa Barghouti: Israel’s Siege & Bombing of Gaza Are War Crimes. Is Ethnic Cleansing Next?
As Israel prepares to launch a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, we continue our coverage of escalating conflict in the Middle East. We’re joined from Ramallah by Mustafa Barghouti, a Palestinian physician, activist and politician who serves as general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, also known as al-Mubadara, and is a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization Central Council.
Conservatives target Ohio to end their losing streak on abortion votes
Abortion opponents have lost every state referendum since Roe was overturned. In Ohio, they’re wooing students, Black communities and even abortion rights advocates to turn their fortunes around.
Fentanyl’s toll has this Republican reaching out to Democrats
Michael McCaul’s family has felt the pain of the drug overdose crisis first hand
The real story on Europe’s transgender debate
Europeans are reconsidering standards of care, but aren’t nearly as hostile to treatment as many Republicans in the U.S.
Pharmacies begin dispensing abortion pills
A handful of pharmacies are offering the pills 10 months after the Biden administration allowed them to do so.
Why health care experts are so concerned about fishing boats
The slew of cases has alarmed legal experts, patient advocates and former health officials from both parties who say the consequences for the health care system — from drugmakers to nurses to patients — could be dire.
Dems pressure White House to change economic message
Democrats are loving the Biden economy. They’re less certain about his economic message.
Major business group, GOP blames Biden for UAW strike
The United Auto Workers announced a strike at three plants — one each at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — overnight.
‘Be absolutely quiet. Not a word.’
The Israeli journalist Amir Tibon and his family were trapped inside a safe room in their house on the Israel-Gaza border when they heard gunshots outside. Tibon speaks Arabic, so he knew what was happening. Hamas terrorists had somehow made it into their Israeli village.
Gaza Prepares To Once Again Become One Of The World’s Bleakest Battlefields
As Israel’s government implements “a complete siege” on the region, Gazan civilians have nowhere to turn.