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Ron Klain Plans to Step Down as Chief of Staff
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By Julia Zorthian
January 21, 2023
How Hakeem Jeffries' Fraternity Days Shaped Him
His brothers say Jeffries' leadership of his historically Black fraternity prepared him for his historic career in Congress
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Republicans are amplifying conspiracy theories and sidestepping Trump's classified documents case, potentially undermining public trust in the investigations.
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What Washington Can Learn From Mayors
D.C. can set the national agenda, but cities actually have to administer the programs most Americans know.
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January 20, 2023
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The U.S. hit its debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said she doesn’t anticipate Americans will feel the effects before June—but there could be some consequences.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson wrestled with social justice, war, and unrest. Here's how his legacy is still relevant to America today.
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"Information is power—and government officials everywhere are awash in it," writes Jonathan Abel.
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The Digital Trail of New Mexico Political Shooting Suspect
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Why the Debt Ceiling Matters
Congress is not authorizing new spending when it votes to raise the debt ceiling. Failing to raise it could send the global economy into a tailspin.
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The new Speaker can either work with Democrats, defying the Freedom Caucus, or risk sending the world economy into a tailspin.
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January 17, 2023
Why the World Turned On America's Climate Plan
Allies say the U.S. is engaged in green energy protectionism. The U.S. argues it's footing R&D costs for the world.
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The growing revelations about President Biden's mishandling of classified documents undermines his strongest selling point as president
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Conservatives seized on a proposal to consider banning gas stoves over health risks—just as they have opposed federal rules on high-efficiency light bulbs and other green energy moves.
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Donald Trump’s company was fined $1.6 million as punishment for a scheme in which the former president’s top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish job perks.
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A Chaotic Congress Bodes Poorly for U.S. Climate Policy
The messy election of McCarthy as Speaker of the House suggests steep challenges for bipartisan climate work in the coming Congress
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DOJ Names Special Counsel in Biden Classified Documents Case
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel after classified documents were found at Biden's personal residence and former office.
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More Classified Documents Found Near President Biden’s Corvette
The car in question is likely Biden's 1967 Corvette Stingray, a classic green convertible featured in Jay Leno’s Garage show.
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Democrats Debate Strategy Over New GOP Panel
House Democratic leaders appear at odds over whether to seat their members to the controversial subcommittee, or steer clear of it.
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Divided Washington Heading Toward Debt-Ceiling Standoff
The expected showdown would be a stark display of the new reality for Biden and Democrats facing the freshly empowered House Republicans.
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Biden Deepens Involvement in War by Inviting Ukrainian Troops to U.S. for Weapons Training
Ukrainians will head to Fort Sill in Oklahoma as soon as next week to begin the months-long course to learn how to run a Patriot battery.
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George Santos Is Why So Many Hate Government
Santos is a personification of the adage that all politicians lie. His saving grace may be a weak House Speaker who needs every vote he can get
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Why George Santos May Not Get Much Done in Congress
New lawmakers need to focus on staffing, building relationships, and getting plum committee assignments—all of which pose particular challenges for Santos.
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Biden’s Charm Offensive in Mexico
Mexico's President spoke fondly of Biden before the two shared a sharp exchange over US foreign policy.
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What to Know About Biden’s Classified Documents
The discoveries raise questions of potential unlawfulness and will have political implications in a divided Washington.
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The special grand jury had been investigating whether Trump committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia
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Bolsonaro emulated Trump for years, including in defeat.
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The FTC has proposed banning noncompete clauses. Some 30 million workers are subject to a noncompete, but there are ways to get around them.
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Authorities Fear Extremists Are Targeting U.S. Power Grid
A surge of mysterious attacks has alarmed federal officials and security analysts, who warned last year of “credible, specific plans” by violent domestic groups to disrupt the power grid
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A party awash in backward-looking negativity needs to embrace a positive agenda, writes John Kasich
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