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For Donald F. McGahn II, the former White House counsel, and Senator Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican, sweeping anti-regulatory rulings are the big payoff of their drive to reshape the federal courts. Read full article

Some of the president’s past supporters want a new candidate, but they are leery of going public. Read full article

The Department of Homeland Security said it was working with Chinese authorities to arrange more flights as more migrants enter the United States. Read full article

Representatives Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who are in tough re-election battles, added to widespread pessimism among Democrats about the election in November. Read full article

Jack Smith plans to continue two criminal cases against Donald J. Trump until Inauguration Day if the former president wins, according to a person familiar with his thinking. Read full article

President Biden blamed his international travel schedule for his disjointed performance, calling it “not an excuse but an explanation.” Read full article

The veteran congressman, once a prominent voice for his party’s left flank on Capitol Hill, said aloud what some Democrats have privately whispered in the days since the president’s debate performance. Read full article

Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, met with Democrats on Capitol Hill as well as Biden administration officials, seeking more help to combat the unrest in his country. Read full article

Democrats have rebuffed comparisons between 2024 and 1968. Recent events show they have more to do. Read full article

Mr. Castro, who was criticized for remarks questioning Mr. Biden’s memory in a 2020 primary debate, said Democrats should find a different candidate. Read full article