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CIA botched its handling of sexual assault allegations, House intel report says

The committee’s findings were based on interviews with 26 whistleblowers and a review of 4,000 pages of CIA documents.
The seal of Central Intelligence Agency in the lobby the headquarters building in Langley, Va., on Sept. 24, 2022.
The seal of Central Intelligence Agency in the lobby the headquarters building in Langley, Va., on Sept. 24, 2022.

The remarkably stable 2024 race: From the Politics Desk

Plus, New York prosecutors for the first time lay out their case against Trump in a courtroom.
President Joe Biden; Former President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden; Former President Donald Trump.

2024’s remarkably, stubbornly stable race — for now

American politics has largely been stuck in a narrow band of close division for most of the Biden era. New polling shows what could break it one way or the other.
Then-President Donald Trump answers a question as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden listens
Then-President Donald Trump answers a question as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden listens

Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers

Isreal Easterday took "a symbol of treason, defiance of the law, and insurrection" to the Capitol before he temporarily blinded two officers with chemical spray, prosecutors said.
Isreal Easterday perched in a tree holding a Confederate flag
Isreal Easterday perched in a tree holding a Confederate flag

Trump's lawyers argue 'democracy' in response to 'porn star payoff' allegations. What you missed on Day 5 of his trial.

The prosecution detailed allegations of a sensational tabloid scheme to “catch and kill” stories that could have proved damaging to Trump.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day on April 22, 2024 in New York City.
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Supreme Court conservatives skeptical of challenge to Oregon city's crackdown on homeless

The case, concerning ordinances in Grants Pass, raises questions under the Constitution's Eighth Amendment, which bars cruel and unusual punishment.
A homeless man in Fruitdale Park in Grants Pass, Ore.
A homeless man in Fruitdale Park in Grants Pass, Ore.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration can regulate 'ghost guns'

The latest gun rights dispute concerns the Biden administration's effort to regulate gun-making kits the same way as commercially available firearms.
Seized ghost guns are displayed on a table.
Seized ghost guns are displayed on a table.

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

Bidenis working to energize young voters for his re-election campaign.
Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, carries a panel as he and Brian Hoeppner install a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., on July 17, 2023.
Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, carries a panel as he and Brian Hoeppner install a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., on July 17, 2023.

Trump trial highlights: DA alleges Trump led 'cook the books' scheme to hide 'porn star payoff'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was called as the first witness for the prosecution.
 Former President Donald Trump leaves court on April 22, 2024.
 Former President Donald Trump leaves court on April 22, 2024.

Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays

Since 1983, the state has promised families and pregnant women a right to shelter. Now, lawmakers are moving to overturn that right.
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex

All the players in Trump's trial: Judge Juan Merchan, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and more

While Trump is the only defendant in the criminal case, prosecutors have said there are several other people involved in the alleged “catch and kill” scheme.
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial

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