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The sun sets at the U.S. Supreme Court building the week that the court is expected to hear arguments in a Mississippi case that challenges Roe v. Wade in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2021.
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Get ready for the SCOTUS deluge

This is the Supreme Court’s last scheduled week for issuing opinions this term — and they have some big questions to decide. At least 14 cases are still outstanding, with big consequences for the election and the US government.

Francis Fukuyama: Americans should be very worried about failing democracy
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Francis Fukuyama: Americans should be very worried about failing democracy

The prospect of another Trump presidency can be hard to imagine. Still, before we even get there, we must confront the possibility of political violence in the months leading up to November 5.

Biden’s primetime warning kicks off the midterms
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Biden’s primetime warning kicks off the midterms

President Joe Biden delivered Thursday night a primetime address in Philadelphia — the birthplace of the US republic — with a clear message to the American people: Democracy is under threat.

What We’re Watching: Mar-a-Lago  "under siege," US pitches Africa, Italy’s left falters, Greek spy scandal
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What We’re Watching: Mar-a-Lago  "under siege," US pitches Africa, Italy’s left falters, Greek spy scandal

Three big stories we're keeping an eye on today: US Secretary of State tours Africa; left-wing coalition in turmoil in Italy; a Greek Watergate

Opinion: January 6 failed but the threat to U.S. democracy is far from over
by ian bremmer

Opinion: January 6 failed but the threat to U.S. democracy is far from over

America remains as polarized and dysfunctional as it was the day the insurrection happened.

US political violence increases; Democrats seek Jan 6 accountability
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US political violence increases; Democrats seek Jan 6 accountability

What was the biggest takeaway from the first January 6th congressional hearing? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares his perspective on US politics.

A year after Jan. 6, U.S. democracy is in more trouble than ever
by ian bremmer

A year after Jan. 6, U.S. democracy is in more trouble than ever

Last January's insurrection failed. The next one may not.

Fiona Hill: January 6 rioters should sue Trump
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Fiona Hill: January 6 rioters should sue Trump

One year after the US Capitol insurrection, what's the state of American democracy? For former US national security official Fiona Hill, not good.