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Survey Says: Japan may soon get its first female leader. Why hasn’t the US?

The most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics.

Congressional Cowards: GOP spreads increasingly desperate and dangerous lies to shirk blame for their shutdown

The worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. 

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Injustice for All: Musk’s big mouth, and the DOJ’s unlawful meme obsession

How the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back.

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