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Scene Change

Starmer Resigns, Guthrie Ransom Notes, Messi’s Record-Breaking Match, & More

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Into the Weeds

British PM’s Expected Resignation, Peace Talks Begin, USMNT Beats Australia, & More

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Understanding IPOs (What?)

Answering your most-asked questions with a crossword on the side and extra whipped cream on top.

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Details of the Deal

World Cup Stars, Iran Peace Deal Details, Severe Weather Updates, & More

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B-52 Crash

B-52 Aircraft Crash, G7 Summit Recap, UFC Threat Thwarted, & More

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Comin’ in Hot

U.S.-Iran Peace Deal, SpaceX’s Nasdaq Debut, Knicks Win NBA Championships, & More

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Explaining the World Cup for Fútbol Novices

Answering your most-asked questions with a crossword on the side and extra whipped cream on top.

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Vuvuzela Fest

World Cup Kick Off, Inflation Hits Three-Year High, Canada Social Media Ban, & More

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Kick Off

Iran and Israel Break Ceasefire, DOJ Seeks to Denaturalize 17 People, World Cup Kick-Off, & More

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Tightening the Screws

Immigration Updates, May Job Growth, Chicago Bears’ Stadium, & More

TPO Explains

Why should we care about the Strait of Hormuz?

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Strait of Hormuz, explaining why the narrow waterway is the world's most important oil chokepoint, why Iran has all but shut it down, and what that means for global markets.

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Dethroned

House Limits Iran War Powers, SpaceX Sets Share Price, California Siege Ended, & More

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Three Jobs

Six States Hold Primaries, Florida Sues OpenAI, Peace Deal Ping-Pong, & More.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin (By Beginners)

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down Bitcoin, explaining how the decentralized digital currency works, how transactions are tracked through blockchain, and why many people treat it as an investment.

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Went Boom

Iran Deal Edits, Judge’s Kennedy Center Ruling, NBA Finals Set, & More

TPO Explains

Imagine the Olympics on Steroids (Literally)

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Enhanced Games, explaining how the Olympics-style competition openly allows performance-enhancing drugs, why athletes are signing up, and the debate over whether it celebrates or endangers human performance.

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Gold Rush

U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drones, Protests At New Jersey ICE Facility, Israel Strikes Lebanon, & More

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Pontificating

"Self-Defensive” Strikes on Iran, Pope Leo Warns Against AI, Attacks on Ebola Treatment Centers, & More

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Scrubbed Attempt

Iran Peace Deal, California Chemical Leak, New Green Card Policy & More

TPO Explains

Who is the WHO?

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the World Health Organization, explaining what the UN's global health agency does, how it differs from the CDC, and why the U.S. withdrew earlier this year.

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Red Pen

Castro Indicted for Murder, Harvard Caps “A” Grades, SpaceX Makes Finances Public, & More

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Settlement

Trump Settles with IRS, San Diego Mosque Shooting, Jury Dismisses Musk-Altman Suit, & More

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Outbreak

Ebola Outbreak in Congo, ISIS Terrorist Taken Out, U.S.-China Summit Recap, & More.

TPO Explains

What’s the deal with UFOs?

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down UFOs, explaining what's in the Pentagon's newly declassified UAP files, why they were released now, and what they do (and don't) reveal about alien life.

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Beijing Beef

Murdaugh Murder Conviction Overturned, U.S.-China Summit, Shots Fired in Philippine Senate, & More

TPO Explains

Why’s Everyone Talking About Redistricting?

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down congressional redistricting, explaining how states redraw voting maps, why gerrymandering is controversial, and why some states are trying to redraw districts before the next census.

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Hot Tea

Trump Meeting With China’s President, U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Nears End, California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent, & More

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Phone Home

Russia-Ukraine 3-Day Ceasefire, Redistricting Updates, Declassified UFO Files, & More

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Explaining The Voting Rights Act

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Voting Rights Act, explaining why the 1965 law was needed, how the Supreme Court has narrowed it over the years, and why its Section 2 is back in the headlines.

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Bad Apples

U.S.-Iran Peace Under Review, Epstein Suicide Note, Ted Turner’s Death, & More

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Not Mathing

Shots Fired in the Strait of Hormuz, Cruise Ship Stranded Amid Hantavirus Outbreak, Pulitzer Prize Winners & More

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Grounded for Good

At-Home Abortion Ruling, Trump Declares Iran War Over, Spirit Airlines Shuttering Operations, & More

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Your May Shopping List ✅

Our favorite finds for the loved ones you’re celebrating this season.

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Why’s Everyone Talking About Redistricting?

Answering your most-asked questions with a crossword on the side and extra whipped cream on top.

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Toodaloo

SCOTUS Limits Voting Act, Royal Visit Recap, Costs of the Iran War, & More

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Spot O’ Tension

Assassination Attempt Aftermath, Royal White House Visit, Musk v. Altman, & More

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Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

Shots Fired at WHCD, Stalled Peace Talks, NFL Draft Picks, & More

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Moms, Dads, and Grads, Gift Guide

Our favorite finds for the loved ones you’re celebrating this season.

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Soo Explain Stocks To Me Like I’m Five

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We’ll Be Watching You

U.K. Smoking Ban, Naval Secretary Resignation, Virginia Redistricting Block, & More.

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Hot Seat

U.S. Accepting Tariff Refund Requests, New Apple CEO, U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extended, & More

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Shreveport

Louisiana Mass Shooting, of Hormuz Rollercoaster, Mysterious Wave of Missing Scientists, & More

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Wooly Wares

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Stock Market Records, Fed Chair Standoff, & More

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Peppy Potables

Strait Blockade Updates, House Resignations, Basketball Postseason, & More

TPO Explains

Why did we go to the moon... again?

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Blockade

Peace Talks Stall; Artemis II Splashes Down; Inflation Climbs

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Pizza-Crust DNA

Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Special Election Results, Bitcoin’s Anonymous Inventor Exposed (Maybe), & More

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What Is War? (Legally Speaking)

In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down what “war” means legally, explaining how the U.S. formally declares war, why most modern conflicts aren’t officially wars, and the alternatives presidents use to authorize military action.