Both parties appear to be weighing gatherings that would gin up excitement for candidates in 2026 — and give a major platform for ambitious politicians hoping to lead the parties …
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Nothing Could Topple the ‘Queen of Heels.’ Then Trump Came Along.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China.
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John Bolton Inquiry Eyes Emails Obtained by Foreign Government
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt is not clear what country intercepted Mr. Bolton’s private emails, but the investigation into President Trump’s former national security adviser picked up momentum under the Biden administration.
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CDC Director Susan Monarez Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is said to have demanded that the director, Susan Monarez, either quit or be fired. Her lawyers say she won’t resign.
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The agency’s fall recommendations underscore the goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to limit access to the vaccines, which he has long opposed.
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Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was a sharp rebuke to the prosecutors who are dealing with the fallout from President Trump’s move to send National Guard troops and federal agents into Washington.
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Note: Powell was appointed as governor by Obama and nominated as chair by Trump. When President Trump took office in 2025, just two of the seven seats on the Federal …
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It is unclear how Mr. Trump would carry out his directive. The Supreme Court ruled that mandatory death sentences were unconstitutional nearly half a century ago.
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When Republicans repealed a Biden-era “access and equity” grant program for transportation, they canceled funding for projects in some of their own districts.
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With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is halting wind projects that had been approved, financed and underway — while providing little to no justification.