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Chuck Todd: The race to build a better internet — before it's too late

Analysis: A new book proposes a framework for the internet that would give consumers more control over their own personal data.
From left, Jason Citron, Evan Spiegel, Shou Zi Chew, Linda Yaccarino, and Mark Zuckerberg are sworn in as they testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee
From left, Jason Citron, Evan Spiegel, Shou Zi Chew, Linda Yaccarino, and Mark Zuckerberg are sworn in as they testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee

Court blocks Louisiana's congressional map with a second majority-Black district

The case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court in another test of the Voting Rights Act.
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politics political vote ballot voters

Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP's majority

Democratic state Sen. Tim Kennedy won a special election in the deep blue 26th District in western New York to serve the rest of Brian Higgins' term.
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Trump to hold Ohio fundraiser with VP contender JD Vance

Sen. JD Vance is listed as a "special guest" for a May 15 lunch discussion in Cincinnati.
Donald Trump looks as J.D. Vance speaks.
Donald Trump looks as J.D. Vance speaks.

Trump on political violence in 2024: 'If we don't win, you know, it depends'

The former president also spoke about considering pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and deflected key questions on federal abortion policy in a lengthy Time magazine interview.
Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day after he appeared in court
Donald Trump speaks to the media at the end of the day after he appeared in court

RFK Jr. hires GOP operative who called Jan. 6 'Democrat misdirection'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign hired the firm of a former top spokesperson for GOP candidates Vivek Ramaswamy, Blake Masters and Kelli Ward.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign event
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign event

Gaza cease-fire talks come at a key moment as Biden faces growing campus protests

Top U.S. officials see a potential deal, which would also secure the release of hostages, as perhaps the only way to quell political blowback.
Image: Columbia University Issues Deadline For Gaza Encampment To Vacate Campus
Image: Columbia University Issues Deadline For Gaza Encampment To Vacate Campus

DNC votes to restore New Hampshire’s delegates for this summer’s convention

The move ends months of fighting between the national and state Democratic parties over New Hampshire’s early presidential primary status — for now.
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17h ago

DEA to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide

Cannabis is currently classified along with drugs like heroin and LSD. The administration is expected to reschedule it in a category that includes steroids and Tylenol with codeine.
A cannabis plant
A cannabis plant

Georgia governor signs bill into law restricting land sales to some Chinese citizens

Critics said the measure — and others like it — reflected xenophobia and would harm immigrant communities.
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Key witnesses in Trump’s criminal trial describe how the hush money deals came together

Judge Juan Merchan also ruled that Trump violated his gag order, fining him $9,000 and threatening jail time.
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politics political politician courtroom court Manhattan NYC

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