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High court struggles on whether officials may block social media critics
The cases present a fresh opportunity to decide whether and when public officials can block individual critics from their private social media accounts.
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Israel-Gaza war consumes Biden’s attention
Biden and Harris have rearranged their schedules as the White House insists that they remain focused on domestic priorities.
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A plurality of Americans believe God created humans without evolution
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) past endorsement of a creationist theme park has a large — often older and more Republican — constituency.
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Trump grouses that his indictments took years. Here’s why that is.
Trump has zeroed in on the idea that the indictments against him are politically timed, neglecting some rather important details.
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The House weighs historic decision on whether to expel George Santos
The move requires approval from two-thirds of the House, and many members remain hesitant to take the step.
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The Republican bait-and-bait approach to investigating Biden
The substance of the allegations matters less than their utility as an engagement tool.
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Here are the public figures who scare Americans the most
According to the most recent polling, a ranking of the 36 people Americans would least like to see trick-or-treating at their homes.
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer to retire after nearly three decades in Congress
Blumenauer has also served as a state legislator, county commissioner and city council member in Oregon. He is known for his bow ties and bicycle pins.
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Content creators surge past legacy media as news hits a tipping point
A recent report found that while the audience for traditional news outlets is shrinking, the online audience for independent news sources is growing.
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Democrats plan to subpoena wealthy benefactors of Supreme Court justices
A vote is expected soon as Nov. 9 to authorize subpoenas for information from Texas billionaire Harlan Crow and from conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo.
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Police officers recall Jan. 6 at Colorado hearing to kick Trump off ballot
The case is part of an interlocking set of legal challenges across the country seeking to remove Trump from the ballot under a section of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.
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David Shaffer, pioneering expert on child and teenage suicide, dies at 87
A psychiatrist once married to Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Dr. Shaffer studied suicide like a detective, conducting interviews with family members.
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Campaign, court gag order collide with Trump attack on likely witness
Trump’s ability to conform to the order, and a judge’s ability to police it, will be a constant question as he campaigns and prepares for his March trial in D.C.
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Biden supporters launch New Hampshire write-in campaign after president forgoes ballot
The effort comes after President Biden’s reelection campaign said last week he would decline to have his name appear on the ballot because of new Democratic National Committee rules.
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The 2024 Republican field winnows just as you’d expect
In recent elections, about a third of the GOP field has dropped out before Iowa.
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The loophole in efforts to block gun sales to the mentally ill
The shooter in Maine was denied a gun-store purchase several weeks ago — but probably only because he admitted his mental health issues.
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Google CEO calls search ‘very competitive’ in defending Apple deal
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai appeared Monday as the star witness for Google’s defense against a landmark antitrust case.
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77 days until Iowa, and we identify the 2024 Republican runner-up
The race for second place in the 2024 Republican presidential primary is heated and interesting. The race for first is not.
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Trump maintains lead in Iowa poll while Haley ties for second with DeSantis
Forty-three percent of likely caucus-goers pick Donald Trump as their first choice, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis both draw 16 percent support in a new Iowa poll.
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Judge reimposes restrictions on Trump’s speech in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors asked U.S. Judge Tanya S. Chutkan to limit Trump’s statements, saying his inflammatory commentary jeopardizes the integrity of the trial.
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