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The Explainer - Who runs US elections? Why the Constitution puts states and Congress in charge. The crafters of the U.S. Constitution, wary of centralizing power, gave states and Congress oversight over national elections. The president's role is to enforce federal laws, including voter laws. The Trump administration is now testing the boundaries of that enforcement power, in the name of rooting out voter fraud. By - Henry Gass - / 4 min

19 hours ago

From the Magazine -- The 'Clash' that never was: How Sept. 11 attacks still shape global relations

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Society -- Homebuyer help programs, new law aim to untie housing affordability knot

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From the Magazine -- In Texas, a historic Route 66 neighborhood taps its deep roots for a revival

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First Look -- Iran vows response to US strikes, says American facilities are 'exposed'

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Society -- 'She listened.' Gloria Steinem raised women's voices through writing and activism.

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The Explainer -- Flock cameras: How a police tool sparked a surveillance revolt in the US

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Security -- Fighting on two fronts: Army secretary's exit highlights Hegseth's war on pushback

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Society -- A good kind of rot: Boston wants your old lasagna

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Politics -- Iowa farmers grow impatient with Trump on tariffs, Iran war

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Foreign Policy -- Why the US seeks to dismantle the International Criminal Court

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From the Magazine -- Small nuclear reactors could be America's next power move

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Politics -- House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December

9 days ago

Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are heading toward war - The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen are stepping up attacks against their enemies at home and abroad. By - Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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