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The Supreme Court’s newest decision could make it impossible to end the shutdown
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How do you negotiate with a man who can break his promises at any time?

By Ian Millhiser
The Supreme Court’s newest decision could make it impossible to end the shutdown
Politics

How do you negotiate with a man who can break his promises at any time?

By Ian Millhiser
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The imminent government shutdown, briefly explainedThe imminent government shutdown, briefly explained
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Trump is threatening to fire federal workers if the government shuts down.

By Cameron Peters
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Many used to worry about China’s power over the app — but American control is troubling, too.

By Sean Illing
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What do they do about ICE?

By Christian Paz

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By Cameron Peters
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By Ian Millhiser
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By Ian Millhiser
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By Abdallah Fayyad
On the Right
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By Christian Paz
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By Cameron Peters
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By Cameron Peters
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By Dylan Scott
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By Eric Levitz
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By Zack Beauchamp
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By Cameron Peters
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By Zack Beauchamp
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By Cameron Peters
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By Ian Millhiser
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