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The Week - Politics

E-betting's unstoppable force meets Utah's immovable anti-gambling culture - TALKING POINT - As Kalshi, Polymarket and other 'prediction marketplaces' spread to near ubiquity online, Utah's historically conservative Mormon culture presents a unique challenge - TALKING POINT

12 hours ago

'Food companies are riding this leguminous wave' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

13 hours ago

Senate passes bipartisan housing affordability bill -- Speed Read -- The bill was sponsored by Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

16 hours ago

The Mandelson files: when will we know the whole story? -- Today's Big Question -- The first release of documents shed little light on accusations of a government 'cover-up' -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

16 hours ago

The major players in legacy media's rightward shift -- THE EXPLAINER -- As storied institutions across journalism and media pivot toward more MAGA-friendly offerings, these are the movers and shakers shifting what many of us read, hear and watch -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

17 hours ago

A running list of RFK Jr.'s controversies -- In Depth -- The man atop the Department of Health and Human Services has had no shortage of scandals over the years -- Brigid Kennedy -- Last updated

1 month ago

Should the Senate bring back the talking filibuster? -- Today's Big Question -- Trump wants it to pass new voting rules -- Joel Mathis, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

'These are not abstract delays' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

Britain ousts hereditary peers from House of Lords -- Speed Read -- They will leave Parliament permanently this spring -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

Trump begins lengthy process of reviving tariffs -- Speed Read -- The White House is opening a slew of investigations into trading partners' practices -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

'If you don't live here, it's quite frankly none of your business' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

Can the West keep the Strait of Hormuz open? -- Today's Big Question -- 'Death valley' oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world's energy prices -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

1 day ago

'Executives face a choice' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago

Why is Trump gamifying the war in Iran? -- Today's Big Question -- The White House is posting 'video-game vibe' content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

1 day ago

Failed NYC bombing inspired by ISIS, police say -- Speed Read -- Homemade explosives were thrown outside the mayor's mansion -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

1 day ago