The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.
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Trump Backers, Including Elon Musk, Clash With Far Right Over Immigrant Workers and H-1B Visas
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.
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The Treasury secretary urged Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by raising the debt limit.
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The president-elect took no position on the app’s First Amendment challenge to the law, which sets a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or close the popular platform.
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Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.
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As North Carolina’s Governor Departs, He Stays Cagey on 2026 and 2028
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president.
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The self-help author has twice run unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.
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The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.
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Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.