This week, The Daily examined how the past shapes the present across multiple fronts: Republicans grapple with defying Trump even as Maine voters confront a candidate's complicated history, while deeper historical rifts—between the U.S. and Iran, and between traditional and populist economics—continue to reverberate through contemporary politics. The week also ventured beyond the political realm, exploring everything from Hollywood marriages to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, reflecting on how big questions about power, belief, and consequence play out in unexpected places.
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