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Even if President Biden can stem high-level Democratic defections, many Americans will still have grave concerns about his age and abilities. Read full article

The majority leader has been caught in an awkward spot as he balances his role as President Biden’s Senate champion with his determination to hold the majority and the White House. Read full article

A review of President Biden’s interviews shows he is often asked the same few questions in interviews. It’s not a coincidence. Read full article

The New York congresswoman was blamed for not being supportive enough of the Palestinian cause and efforts to end the war in Gaza. Read full article

She was among 10 members of the F.A.L.N., a terrorist group, who were convicted on arms and conspiracy charges in 1981. She was granted clemency by President Bill Clinton. Read full article

The man, who had been arrested days earlier on the Capitol grounds, was accused of stealing phones and other electronic devices belonging to national security aides who had left them outside a secure space. Read full article

The $230 million short-notice project has struggled to overcome rough seas and other problems since it started in May. Read full article

The U.S. Department of Transportation is still studying whether to set minimum standards for cabin temperatures. Read full article

The G.O.P.-run State Legislature was wrong to flout a voter-approved ballot measure calling for fair maps, the court said. A lower court will now hear a challenge to the House map. Read full article

Frustrated prosecutors and alarmed election officials are finding that it’s not always easy to make charges stick for those who interfere with elections, including many of the Capitol rioters. Read full article