Mark Kelly turns Gabby Giffords’s “symbiotic” partnership into a campaign risk test
A 2011 shooting reshaped their lives, their conversations, and the question Democrats can’t dodge: can it translate to presidential heat?

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A 2011 shooting reshaped their lives, their conversations, and the question Democrats can’t dodge: can it translate to presidential heat?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Peru’s Andes leaves at least six dead and 30+ injured, worsening damage from fragile structures.
Pochin argues the investigation is politically motivated, as the Farage gifts case collides with a Clacton byelection.
A bill passed by the House this month aims to reduce confusion by clarifying how businesses return change on cash payments.
The Defense Secretary’s bench, push-ups, and pull-ups are scrutinized for range-of-motion, consistency, and “no-go” standards.
A military official says Central Command is not required to release details on injured troops, even when they return quickly.
ProPublica and the Minnesota Star Tribune investigate a church culture where “forgive and forget” allegedly blocked reporting.
Democrats avoid a messy scramble, but Troy Jackson's rise creates new questions the party cannot dodge.
Russian authorities report at least 10 injured, including a child, after Monday night strikes targeting an oil depot.
With one week left, the House leadership agenda turns into a high-stakes test of unity on spending and governance rules.
Republican strategist Rob Burgess explains why a $95 billion budget reconciliation push is harder than it looks.
A rushed internal race is starting to look settled, and party leaders must move fast against Sen. Susan Collins.