1. How Republican Hypocrisy Lifts Social Democrats

From New York Times: "By its astoundingly cynical approach to deficits and debt, the G.O.P. has opened the door to an expansive left."

2. A Reckless Scheme on Auto Emissions

From New York Times: "The administration's plan to roll back auto mileage standards is based on bad science, bad math and bad faith."

3. Are Democrats Having an Identity Crisis?

From New York Times: "Can its unruly coalition take shape against Trump without one wing predominating?"

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Constituent Services Director Vesna Kurspahic helps a student with his service academy application at U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick’s office in Cumming, Ga., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Kurspahic is constituent services director for Congressman Rich McCormick. During the government shutdown, she is handling a caseload of roughly 250 requests without receiving any salary. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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