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Trump Squanders His Economic Inheritance
Donald Trump owes his victory last year largely to voter concerns about the economy. Democrats couldn’t shake the stigma of inflation, caused by pandemic-disrupted supply chains and generous government spending….
Trump State Department Redefines ‘Human Rights’
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“Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding late on Thursday as a ‘step toward a joint economic partnership agreement,’ according to Ukraine’s economy minister, bringing both sides…
Most Think Tariffs Will Be Bad for Them
A new Pew Research poll finds most Americans think increased tariffs on China will be bad for the U.S. – and for them personally. Save to Favorites
Mike Johnson Feels Underestimated
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Maggie Goodlander Won’t Run for Senate
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) told WMUR that she won’t run for Senate, which could clear the Democratic field for Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH). Save to Favorites
America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal
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Trump Has Declared More Emergencies Than Any President
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Andy Barr to Run for Senate
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) will jump into his state’s Senate race next week, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. Save to Favorites
Democrats Fume at David Hogg’s Plan to Oust Lawmakers
“Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg’s plan to spend $20 million to primary older Democratic incumbents in Congress has sparked intense anger from some lawmakers,” Axios reports. Said Rep….
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Trump and Powell on Collision Course
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Trump Tries to Bend the IRS to His Will
“In the years after President Richard Nixon enlisted the Internal Revenue Service to investigate his political opponents, Congress passed a series of laws to make sure the agency would focus…
Trump Ready to ‘Move On’ from Ukraine Peace Talks
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Senator Meets With Wrongly Deported Man
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FDA Plans to End Routine Food Inspections
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Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cut
“President Donald Trump is drastically shrinking the size and the mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest step in an extraordinary reshaping of the federal government,” the AP…
