Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.
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Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWeighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.
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Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 92
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHe was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.
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After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.
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Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.
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Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.
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Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case.
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnalysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.
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Trump Is Urged to Move on Nuclear Site Thought to Be Beyond Reach of Bombs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLittle is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.
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Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: “good, bad, and somewhere in the middle.”