A new crop of candidates has turned away from the aspirational “American dream” message of campaigns past and is leaning into how difficult life can be for working people — …
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Trump Tramples Congress’s Power, With Little Challenge From G.O.P.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn national security, spending and oversight, the president continues to undercut the legislative branch, and Republicans in charge have done little to stop him.
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The department had assigned officers to protect the former vice president after her Secret Service detail was terminated. Some officers criticized the move, people familiar with the matter said.
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The immigration crackdown is expected to last several weeks, sources with knowledge of the operation said.
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Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant in Georgia Rattles South Korea
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe shocked but subdued reaction to the arrest of hundreds of Koreans at the site reflected the delicate position of a government engaged in tense trade talks with the Trump …
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What to Know About a Rapid U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe United States has deployed eight warships, several surveillance planes and one attack submarine to the region as tensions with Venezuela grow.
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How Trump’s Blunt-Force Diplomacy Is Pushing His Rivals Together
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSome of President Trump’s pressure tactics appear to have backfired, sending would-be allies into the embrace of China.
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Second Weak Jobs Report Undercuts Trump’s Claims of a Booming Economy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter a bad employment report in August, President Trump fired the official in charge of the numbers. This month’s data was just as disappointing.
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How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe 2019 operation, greenlit by President Trump, sought a strategic edge. It left unarmed North Koreans dead.
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new video loaded: Melania Trump Says ‘the Robots Are Here’ transcript Back transcript Melania Trump Says ‘the Robots Are Here’ The first lady, Melania Trump, issued a warning about the …