President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan reaffirmed on Wednesday the decades-old bond between their two countries, declaring a unity of military and economic purpose as they struggle …
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After Trump Broadside, Surveillance Bill Teeters in the House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSpeaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday faced a buzz saw of Republican opposition to his bid to extend a warrantless surveillance law that national security officials call crucial to their efforts …
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Trump Allies Have a Plan to Hurt Biden’s Chances: Elevate Outsider Candidates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAllies of Donald J. Trump are discussing ways to elevate third-party candidates in battleground states to divert votes away from President Biden, along with other covert tactics to diminish Democratic …
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More Funding Needed to Prosecute Pandemic Fraud, Justice Dept. Says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore resources are needed to investigate and prosecute individuals who stole billions in pandemic relief funds, the Justice Department said in a report on Tuesday. Federal officials said they have …
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Elliott Broidy, a California businessman who was once a top fund-raiser for Donald J. Trump, dropped two lawsuits on Monday against people he accused of helping to carry out a …
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Multiple Republican candidates in swing-state races aligned themselves with former President Donald J. Trump after he said abortion access should be left up to the states, avoiding mention of a …
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As Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm Steps Out, the Potential Conflicts Are Growing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJared Kushner’s investment fund is not especially large by global finance standards. But as he gets it fully up and running, each step is bringing with it ethical issues that …
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On Abortion, Trump Chose Politics Over Principles. Will It Matter?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Donald J. Trump ran for president in 2016, the leaders of the anti-abortion movement extracted a series of promises from him in exchange for backing his nomination. They demanded …
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Biden Campaign Ad Blames Trump for Near-Death of Woman Who Was Denied Abortion
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden’s re-election campaign on Monday released a searing campaign ad blaming former President Donald J. Trump for the near-death of a Texas woman who suffered infections after she was …
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A Look at Trump’s Mistruths and Political Attacks on the Campaign Trail
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBy Angelo Fichera April 7, 2024 Since the beginning of his political career, Donald J. Trump has misled, mischaracterized, dissembled, exaggerated and, at times, flatly lied. His flawed statements about …