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or,' one official said. `But you had to nip it in the bud.' ... The emphasis on Iran is consistent with the Trump administration's animosity toward Tehran, whose economy it has squeezed through crippling sanctions aimed at limiting the regime's nuclear program and curbing its actions in the region. On

in fits and starts. • Toluse Olorunnipa, Amy Wang and Josh Dawsey: "Second Trump- Biden debate has fewer interruptions but more counterpunches." • Sean Sullivan: "Union leaders have Biden's back on fracking. But in Pennsylvania, their members aren't so sure." • Annie Gowen: When Biden talks about "transitio

e in fuel prices. (EPA-EFE) THE NEW WORLD ORDER: -- Hundreds of leaked Iranian intelligence reports offer a detailed portrait of how aggressively Tehran has worked to embed itself into Iraqi affairs and the unique role of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani. the head of Iran's Quds Force. From the Times and t

the primary contest." -- Former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg apologized for his stop-and-frisk policy ahead of his likely presidential run. Sean Sullivan and Michael Scherer report: "Bloomberg expressed regrets at a predominantly black megachurch he has visited many times, telling congregants he didn

e in fuel prices. (EPA- EFE) THE NEW WORLD ORDER: -- Hundreds of leaked Iranian intelligence reports offer a detailed portrait of how aggressively Tehran has worked to embed itself into Iraqi affairs and the unique role of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the head of Iran's Quds Force. From the Times and t

n the primary contest." -- Former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg apologized for his stop-and-frisk policy ahead of his likely presidential run. Sean Sullivan and Michael Scherer report: "Bloomberg expressed regrets at a predominantly black megachurch he has visited many times, telling congregants he didn

othe and Liz Sly. In New York, meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that if Congress lifts sanctions against the country, Tehran will commit firmly to allowing international inspections of its nuclear program, per Carol Morello. 2. An alleged Islamic State fighter and Americ

herer) -- Unionized campaign organizers working for Sanders are clashing with the campaign manager, according to internal communications leaked to Sean Sullivan: "Campaign field hires have demanded an annual salary they say would be equivalent to a $15-an-hour wage, which Sanders for years has said should

mothe and Liz Sly. In New York, meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that if Congress lifts sanctions against the country, Tehran will commit firmly to allowing international inspections of its nuclear program, per Carol Morello. 2. An alleged Islamic State fighter and Americ

herer) -- Unionized campaign organizers working for Sanders are clashing with the campaign manager, according to internal communications leaked to Sean Sullivan: "Campaign field hires have demanded an annual salary they say would be equivalent to a $15-an-hour wage, which Sanders for years has said should b

ore arrests, Iran restored Internet access in large parts of the country after a weeklong shutdown aimed at nationwide protests. From the Journal: "Tehran's response to the unrest indicates its willingness to resort to deadly force to push back against what it sees as U.S. attempts to weaken and eventu

. "Convicted criminals who would face execution under current law would instead be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole," Sean Sullivan reports."Biden's plan also would decriminalize marijuana and expunge past cannabis-related convictions; end the disparity between sentences for pow

ilitary at a time of competing priorities. > Iran: An Iranian tanker seized by Great Britain on July 4 was released on Monday and headed to Greece. Tehran warned against additional attempts to seize its tankers and accused the United States and its allies of trying to provoke a confrontation (Reuters)

ep them out of Iowa. "The organizers of events are all going to say, 'If you fail to be at this event, you've lost.' They're all jealous lovers." (Sean Sullivan) VIDEOS OF THE DAY: Sen. Bennet (D-Colo.) announced this morning that he plans to hold 50 New Hampshire town halls in the 10 weeks leading up to

he Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a dramatic step bound to further escalate tensions with Tehran. Carol Morello and Karen DeYoung report: "A senior administration official said Zarif had acted more as a `propaganda minister' than a diplomat. Th

last, speaking for only 8.7 minutes. • The Fact Checker team scrutinized 13 statements made during the debate. • Annie Linskey, David Fahrenthold, Sean Sullivan and Holly Bailey: "8 key moments from night 2." • . Stein and Yasmeen Abutaleb: "Biden and Harris muddle through confusing health policy in debat