Senator Mitch McConnell, the longtime Republican leader, has been outspoken over the past year about challenging the isolationist wing of his party that was questioning continued aid to Ukraine. He …
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, who made history as the first speaker to be ousted from the post, announced on Wednesday that he would leave the House at …
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Obamas’ Vision for Hollywood Company: ‘This Isn’t Like Masterpiece Theater’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite the projects ahead, Mr. Obama said the couple intended to continue spending just 10 to 15 percent of their time nurturing Higher Ground, especially as the 2024 election approaches …
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Haley and DeSantis Face Off: What to Watch for in the GOP Debate
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe debate stage in Tuscaloosa, Ala., will be down to four Republican presidential hopefuls on Wednesday — with the front-runner, Donald J. Trump, still absent — as the imperative to …
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSmaller airlines that operate in the shadow of the nation’s four dominant air carriers are increasingly feeling pressure to merge with others to gain access to more planes and airport …
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White House Condemns Protest at Israeli Restaurant in Philadelphia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhite House and state officials said that a protest on Sunday was hateful and antisemitic after dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators opposed to Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip chanted slogans …
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The fourth debate of the Republican presidential primary is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern time — or 7 to 9 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where it will …
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Republicans Weigh New Debate Rules That Could Lead to More Onstage Clashes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe next Republican debate on Wednesday could be the last one sponsored by the Republican National Committee in the 2024 primary race, with the party considering debate rule changes that …
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The Biden administration said on Monday that it was creating a “counter-fentanyl strike force” within the Treasury Department to combat trafficking of the drug into the United States by more …
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Controversial Purdue Pharma Deal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPurdue Pharma and the wealthy family that controlled it are forever linked to the deadly opioid epidemic, which has left hundreds of thousands of people dead. But their role in …