Nation and World Politics
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
Sep 16, 2024 11:26 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive House districts. A fervent suppor...
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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show
Sep 16, 2024 10:47 am - The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent thwarted the potential attack and opened fire, according to court documents filed Monday.
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Man accused of trying to kill Trump wrote a book urging Iran to assassinate the ex-president
Sep 16, 2024 9:20 am - KAAAWA, Hawaii — Ryan Routh portrayed himself online as a man who built housing for homeless people in Hawaii, tried to recruit fighters for Ukraine to defend itself agai...
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Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don't, leading to a push for civics education
Sep 16, 2024 7:40 am - BLUFFTON, South Carolina — On the first day of his American National Government class, Prof. Kevin Dopf asks how many of his students are United States citizens. Every ha...
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Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?Sep 16, 2024 7:12 am - WASHINGTON — American consumers and homebuyers, business people and political leaders have been waiting for months for what the Federal Reserve is poised to announce this...
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5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses
Sep 16, 2024 7:08 am - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” while playing golf two months after a...
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Adam Kinzinger doc ‘The Last Republican’ shows toll of opposing Trump
Sep 15, 2024 6:00 am - Adam Kinzinger’s bro-ish energy is serving him well as he makes the rounds in his new gig, as the subject of a vital — and surprisingly laugh-filled — documentary, “The Last Republican,” which debuted recently at the Toronto Film Festival.
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How to talk politics at work without upsetting anyone
Sep 15, 2024 5:27 am - Can you believe what happened during the presidential debate? If the idea of that question popping up at work makes you cringe, you’re not alone. As the race for the Whit...
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Facts Matter: Harris, Trump deliver false claims during fiery debateSep 14, 2024 3:00 pm - The first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump included a bunch of memorable moments, along with some false information.
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US says Russian state media outlet runs intelligence operations
Sep 13, 2024 10:54 pm - Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russian state media company RT is now being deployed by the Kremlin to conduct cyberintelligence and covert influence operations ac...