In 1982, President Ronald Reagan was considering what became known as “Star Wars,” a plan to shield America from Soviet missiles by deploying up to thousands of weapons in space. …
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Schiff and Garvey Advance in the California Senate Race for Feinstein’s Seat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepresentative Adam Schiff, the lead prosecutor in Donald J. Trump’s first impeachment trial, and Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball star, advanced on Tuesday night to the California general …
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Biden Wins Vermont and Virginia Primary Elections, Starting Expected Sweep
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden won Democratic nominating contests in 13 states on Tuesday, when he is expected to dominate all 16 races as the 2024 presidential campaign shifts fully toward the general …
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The Biggest Issue on Americans’ Minds Is Also a Tough One to Agree On
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI don’t know how to make sense of it. It just hurts my heart. It should not be that hard. Americans have argued about immigration for decades, often with anger, …
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Weather Forecast: Rain or Snow Expected in Some States on Super Tuesday
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s debatable how much weather affects voter turnout, but the forecast is closely monitored on Election Days all the same. And on Tuesday, several states have rain or snow in …
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Trump Wins North Dakota Caucuses, Resuming March to Nomination
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDonald J. Trump defeated Nikki Haley in the North Dakota Republican caucuses on Monday, according to The Associated Press, as he resumed his march to the nomination after a victory …
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FAA Audit Finds Boeing Didn’t Comply With Quality-Control Requirements
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that a six-week audit of Boeing and one of it key suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems, found “multiple instances” in which the companies failed to …
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Highlights of the Supreme Court’s Opinions on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe main opinion was a joint ruling that was not signed by any particular justice. None of the opinions addressed whether Donald J. Trump engaged in insurrection.
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Across the Board, Voters Give Better Marks to Trump’s Policies Than Biden’s
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNot since Theodore Roosevelt ran against William Howard Taft in 1912 have voters gotten the opportunity to weigh the records of two men who have done the job of president. …
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Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday called for an “immediate cease-fire” in Gaza, saying that Hamas should agree to the six-week pause currently on the table and that Israel should …